Crisis Response Checklist Template for District Leaders

Type: Checklist
Topics: Communications & Public Relations, District & School Operations, School Safety & Cybersecurity

March 20, 2025

SRRN Response Checklist
 Response:

A Clear Path for Responding to a Crisis 

Developed by the AASA Superintendent Response and Recovery Network (SRRN), this adaptable crisis response checklist guides leaders from initial response through communication and recovery.

This action-oriented tool transforms crisis management into clear, sequential steps, providing guidance from pre-crisis planning through first-year commemoration considerations.

Note: This is a living document which will be added to over time. Please make a copy of the document and adapt it for your district’s needs. Make a copy by clicking the button below, visit the “File” tab in the top navigation bar and select “Make a copy”.

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This resource and the accompanying toolkit is brought to you by the AASA Superintendent Response and Recovery Network (SRRN). SRRN serves as an expert support network for superintendents and administrators who have experienced tragedy or violence in their schools.

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