Superintendent Response and Recovery Network
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Whether you're managing an active crisis or working to prevent future incidents, you don't have to carry this weight alone.
While the network is in its early stages, our commitment to supporting school leaders is unwavering. We're actively developing additional resources, expanding our peer support system, and refining our approach based on the real needs of superintendents. SRRN members will have access to crisis management resources, trauma-informed leadership strategies, and when needed, in-person peer support from those who truly understand.
AASA Crisis Hotline
Have a safety concern? Recently experienced a crisis situation in your school or district?
Dial 520-565-4111 to access the AASA Crisis Hotline.
The hotline is managed by Janet Robinson, a former member of the AASA Governing Board and retired superintendent who led Newtown Public School District (Conn.) during the Sandy Hook crisis.
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In 2024, there were at least 205 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 58 deaths and 156 injuries nationally (Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund).
AASA understands that no school or leader is fully prepared for every aspect of a violent incident on school grounds. That’s why we brought together current and former school superintendents and crisis response experts who have been there, learned lessons, and are passionate about helping others navigate - personally and professionally - through some of the darkest days of their life in school system leadership. The Superintendent Response and Recovery Network (SRRN) serves as an expert support network for superintendents and administrators who have experienced tragedy or violence in their schools.
As we launch this initiative, we're building a foundation of support that will grow stronger with each connection made. Our network connects you with fellow education leaders and crisis response experts who have walked similar paths, offering both immediate and long-term support during three critical phases:
Preparedness
Strategies, insights and training materials to strengthen your district's crisis prevention and emergency response capabilities.
AASA Crisis Team Development Toolkit (Source: AASA)
This is an adaptable document for building school crisis response teams, including emergency contact lists, incident logs, and action plans.
Threat Assessment and Reporting (Source: SchoolSafety.gov)
Anonymized Threat Response Guidance | Abridged Version (Source: U.S. Secret Service and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
School Threat Assessment Toolkit (Source: National Center for School Safety)
K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit (Source: U.S. Secret Service and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
Threat Assessment at School Facts and Tips (Source: National Association of School Psychologists)
Path to Safer Schools Series (Source: ZeroNow)
Tabletop Threat Exercise Packages (Source: U.S. Secret Service and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Intervention in Schools (Source: School Administrator magazine)
Response
Immediate guidance and support during active crises, including communication templates and direct connections to leaders with experience.
AASA Response Checklist Template (Source: AASA)
This is an action-oriented tool that transforms crisis management into clear, sequential steps—from initial response through communication and recovery—providing guidance from pre-crisis planning through first-year commemoration considerations.
AASA Crisis Communication Development (Source: AASA)
This resource includes customizable templates and strategic guidance to help school leaders protect their district's reputation and maintain stakeholder trust during a school tragedy.
Responding to a Mass Casualty Event at a School: General Guidance for the First Stage of Recovery (Source: National Association of School Psychologists)
Recovery
Navigate the complex journey of rebuilding and healing with resources for trauma-informed leadership, community rebuilding and long-term support strategies.
Recovery, Reunify, Resolve (Source: ZeroNow)
NASSP Principal Recovery Network Guide to Recovery (Source: National Secondary School Principals Association)
JED Postvention Consulting Services (Source: The Jed Foundation)
Are you managing an active crisis or working to prevent a future incident?
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There is no preparing for the worst, but I remember thinking at the time, 'Who can I call right now? Where do I begin?' Janet Robinson with AASA’s crisis support hotline helped me think through the immense task ahead and gave a semblance of structure to the chaos so I could lead one day at a time - asking the right questions of myself and my team throughout the long journey. This is what we aim to provide for other districts.Kimberley Cantu
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To superintendents navigating a school crisis: you now belong to a club that none of us ever wanted to join. How you lead through the next 10 days will determine the next 10 years for your district. I’ve been there, Cheri Lovre was there for me, and we’re here to help.
Randy Russell