Schools/Education
The American Red Cross (ARC) offers a "Masters of Disasters" curriculum to assist schools in the aftermath of an emergency.
Prepare at School 
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has developed a site for colleges and universities that need emergency preparedness and planning assistance.
University Preparedness
FEMA also offers a kid-friendly emergency education page with a special section for parents and teachers.
Resources for Parents and Teachers
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has a model school crisis management policy that can help educators plan for a disaster.
MSBA Crisis Management Policy (PDF)
There are also resources to help educators cope with the emotional aftermath of children who've experienced tragedies or disasters.
Safe and Healthy Learners
Planning for a pandemic influenza is a complex task for schools, and the MDE has developed several resources for Minnesota schools.
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Pandemic Preparation
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), has developed a comprehensive guide for schools to prepare for emergencies.
Emergency Planning and Procedures Guide for Schools (Word)
The U.S. Department of Education has information about emergency preparedness for threats, disasters, pandemic influenza and other crises that schools may face.
Emergency Planning
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) Emergency Response and Crisis Management (ERCM) Technical Assistance Center has a site that is designed to help school districts develop comprehensive plans for any emergency or crisis, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts.
www.ercm.org
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) provides resources for talking to children and teens about crises and disasters.
Emergency Mental Health and
Traumatic Stress
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has a range of resources for schools that are planning for a serious emergency, including readiness information and activities for kids.
School and Workplace