Lesson Plan
Crisis Care Toolkit Lesson Plan
Teachers will identify and use emotional and behavioral crisis resources, culminating in a personalized crisis response plan and a curated resource list for individual student support.
Providing targeted crisis supports equips teachers to respond promptly and effectively to individual student crises, reducing escalation and promoting well-being.
Audience
Teachers
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Guided exploration of resources and personalized plan creation
Prep
Review and Print Materials
5 minutes
- Familiarize yourself with each generated material:
- Print or prepare digital access for all participants.
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection
5 minutes
- Ask teachers to recall a past classroom crisis and note key emotional/behavioral warning signs.
- Pair-share reflections to surface diverse experiences and common challenges.
Step 2
Resource Overview
8 minutes
- Present major emotional and behavioral crisis resources (local hotlines, school counselors, community agencies).
- Distribute Crisis Resources Overview Handout.
- Facilitate quick Q&A on accessing each resource.
Step 3
Draft Personalized Plan
10 minutes
- Guide teachers through creating an individualized crisis response plan using Personalized Crisis Response Plan Template.
- Encourage referencing the Curated Crisis Resource List to identify specific supports for their students.
- Prompt identification of roles (counselor, admin, family) in plan execution.
Step 4
Peer Review
5 minutes
- In triads, have teachers exchange and review each other’s crisis plans.
- Provide constructive feedback and suggest additional resources from the Curated Crisis Resource List.
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
2 minutes
- Summarize key takeaways and emphasize ongoing refinement of crisis plans.
- Distribute Emotional and Behavioral Crisis Protocol Checklist.
- Outline follow-up coaching sessions for plan implementation support.
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Lesson Plan
Crisis Care Toolbox Plan
Teachers will identify and access key emotional, behavioral, and crisis supports and develop a personalized response plan to address individual student crises.
Equipping teachers with targeted crisis resources and a clear action plan enhances their confidence and ability to support students in urgent need, reducing escalation and promoting well-being.
Audience
Teachers
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Guided one-on-one coaching through resource review and plan development
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
- Familiarize yourself with each generated material:
- Print or prepare digital access to all materials.
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection
5 minutes
- Ask the teacher to recall a past classroom crisis and identify key emotional and behavioral warning signs.
- Discuss the situation, response, and outcomes in conversation with the coach.
Step 2
Resource Overview
8 minutes
- Present major emotional and behavioral crisis resources (local hotlines, school counselors, community agencies).
- Provide Crisis Resources Overview Handout to the teacher.
- Discuss access procedures and answer any questions.
Step 3
Draft Personalized Plan
10 minutes
- Guide the teacher through creating a crisis response plan using Personalized Crisis Response Plan Template.
- Encourage referencing the Curated Crisis Resource List to tailor supports for specific students.
- Identify roles and responsibilities for plan execution.
Step 4
Coaching Feedback
5 minutes
- Review the teacher’s draft plan collaboratively.
- Provide constructive feedback and suggest additional strategies or resources from the Curated Crisis Resource List.
- Clarify any uncertainties and refine the plan as needed.
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
2 minutes
- Summarize key takeaways and reinforce the importance of preparedness.
- Share Emotional and Behavioral Crisis Protocol Checklist for ongoing reference.
- Discuss follow-up support and potential next coaching sessions.
Slide Deck
Crisis Care Toolbox
30-Minute One-on-One Coaching Session
Help teachers identify, access, and use emotional, behavioral, and crisis resources for students in immediate need.
Welcome the teacher, introduce the session, and share objectives. Emphasize the importance of being prepared to support students in crisis.
Session Objectives
• Identify key emotional, behavioral, and crisis resources
• Access and navigate those resources effectively
• Develop a personalized student crisis response plan
Briefly go over each objective, noting how they build on one another to create a cohesive crisis support plan.
Warm-Up Reflection (5 min)
• Recall a past classroom crisis
• Identify emotional & behavioral warning signs
• Discuss the situation, response, and outcomes
Ask the teacher to reflect on a past classroom crisis, focusing on warning signs and response. Guide a conversational debrief.
Resource Overview (8 min)
• Local crisis hotlines
• School counseling services
• Community mental health agencies
Refer to the Handout: Crisis Resources Overview
Present major resources (hotlines, counselors, agencies). Pass the Crisis Resources Overview Handout and review access procedures. Invite questions.
Draft Personalized Plan (10 min)
• Use Personalized Crisis Response Plan Template
• Reference Curated Crisis Resource List
• Define roles: counselor, admin, family
Guide the teacher through each section of the template. Encourage personalization for specific students and roles.
Coaching Feedback (5 min)
• Examine the crisis response steps
• Suggest resource additions from Curated Crisis Resource List
• Refine roles and timelines
Review the draft plan together. Provide feedback on clarity, resource alignment, and feasibility. Suggest additional strategies.
Wrap-Up & Next Steps (2 min)
• Recap preparedness strategies
• Share Emotional & Behavioral Crisis Protocol Checklist
• Plan follow-up coaching sessions
Summarize key takeaways, distribute the protocol checklist, and outline follow-up support options.
Worksheet
Crisis Resources Overview
Use this handout to review and record key crisis resources. Fill in contact details, access steps, and personal notes for each resource.
National Crisis Hotlines
1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Description: 24/7 confidential phone support for individuals in emotional distress.
Contact Information:
Access Procedure (e.g., menu options, languages):
Notes (response time, best practices):
2. Crisis Text Line
Description: 24/7 text-based support via SMS for immediate crisis intervention.
Contact Information (e.g., text HOME to 741741):
Access Procedure (platforms, hours):
Notes (character limit, follow-up process):
School and District Supports
3. School Counselor or Mental Health Specialist
Description: On-site professional offering ongoing support and referrals.
Name and Role:
Contact Information (office, email, phone):
Access Procedure (referral process, walk-in hours):
Notes (confidentiality guidelines, response time):
Local Community Agencies
4. Community Mental Health Center
Description: Local agency providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management.
Agency Name:
Contact Information (address, phone, website):
Access Procedure (intake steps, cost, insurance):
Notes (eligibility criteria, wait times):
5. Local Crisis Hotline or Mobile Response Team
Description: Community-based emergency response for on-site support during a crisis.
Service Name:
Contact Information (hotline number, dispatch line):
Access Procedure (when to call, referral steps):
Notes (response radius, available languages):
Additional Resources
Use this section to add other important supports (e.g., Child Protective Services, local shelters, faith-based organizations).
Resource Name:
Description:
Contact Information:
Access Steps:
Notes:
Worksheet
Personalized Crisis Response Plan
Use this template to draft a detailed, step-by-step response plan for a student experiencing a crisis. Leave spaces blank and fill in during planning.
1. Student Information
- Student Name:
- Grade/Year:
- Brief description of the student’s current situation or stressors:
2. Crisis Warning Signs and Triggers
- Emotional Warning Signs (e.g., intense anxiety, tears, hopeless statements):
- Behavioral Warning Signs (e.g., aggression, withdrawal, self-harm indicators):
- Known Triggers (events, topics, environments that escalate distress):
3. Immediate Response Steps
- Step-by-Step Actions (in order of priority):
- Action 1:
- Action 2:
- Action 3:
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Teacher’s Role:
- School Counselor/Mental Health Professional:
- Administrator/Other Staff:
- Family/Caregiver Contact:
4. Resource Coordination
- Resource/Agency Name:
Contact Information (phone, email, address):
Access Procedure (referral steps, intake criteria):
(Add additional resources as needed)
5. Communication Plan
- Family/Caregiver Notification Strategy (when, how, by whom):
- Internal Team Updates (who to inform, frequency, method):
- Documentation & Record Keeping (forms, digital logs, location):
6. Follow-Up & Monitoring
- Scheduled Check-Ins (dates/times, responsible person):
- Progress Indicators (behaviors, emotional signs, academic performance):
- Criteria for Plan Adjustment (what triggers a review or change):
Use this personalized plan to coordinate supports, communicate effectively, and monitor the student’s safety and well-being over time.
Worksheet
Curated Crisis Resource List
Use this list to select and record key resources for your personalized crisis plan. For each resource, mark its relevance and jot any notes.
1. SAMHSA National Helpline
- Description: 24/7 confidential referral for mental health & substance use support
- Contact: 1-800-662-HELP (4357); https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help
- Include in Plan? ______
- Teacher Notes:
2. Crisis Text Line
- Description: 24/7 free text-based crisis support
- Contact: Text HOME to 741741
- Include in Plan? ______
- Teacher Notes:
3. Local Mobile Crisis Response Team
- Description: On-site emergency mental health intervention in the community
- Contact: ______________________________
- Include in Plan? ______
- Teacher Notes:
4. School-Based Counseling Services
- Description: On-campus mental health professionals for assessment & follow-up
- Contact: ______________________________
- Include in Plan? ______
- Teacher Notes:
5. Youth Peer Support Groups
- Description: Peer-led support groups for youth coping with emotional challenges
- Contact: ______________________________
- Include in Plan? ______
- Teacher Notes:
Additional Resources
Use the sections below to add other relevant agencies, hotlines, or community supports.
Additional Resource 1
- Resource Name: ______________________________
- Description: ______________________________
- Contact Information: ______________________________
- Include in Plan? ______
- Teacher Notes:
Additional Resource 2
- Resource Name: ______________________________
- Description: ______________________________
- Contact Information: ______________________________
- Include in Plan? ______
- Teacher Notes:
Additional Resource 3
- Resource Name: ______________________________
- Description: ______________________________
- Contact Information: ______________________________
- Include in Plan? ______
- Teacher Notes:
Worksheet
Behavioral Crisis Protocol Checklist
Use this checklist during an acute behavioral crisis to ensure you follow each required step. Check off items as you complete them and use the space provided for notes.
1. Immediate Safety Assessment
- Observe and identify crisis indicators (e.g., aggression, self-harm risk, severe distress)
Teacher Notes:
- Determine if the student or others are in imminent danger
Teacher Notes:
2. Secure the Environment
- Remove or secure potential weapons or hazards
Teacher Notes:
- Keep a clear path for emergency responders or safe exit routes
Teacher Notes:
3. Mobilize Support
- Alert on-site responders (school counselor, administrator, behavior specialist)
Teacher Notes:
- Call 911 or local crisis hotline if the situation escalates beyond school protocols
Teacher Notes:
4. Communicate Clearly
- Inform relevant staff of the situation and any immediate actions taken
Teacher Notes:
- Contact family/caregiver with factual updates and next steps
Teacher Notes:
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Record the timeline of events, actions taken, and staff involved
Teacher Notes:
- Complete and submit the official incident report per district policy
Teacher Notes:
6. Debrief & Follow-Up
- Hold a staff debrief to review what went well and areas for improvement
Teacher Notes:
- Update the student’s Personalized Crisis Response Plan (Personalized Crisis Response Plan) based on lessons learned
Teacher Notes:
- Schedule follow-up check-ins with the student and support team to monitor progress
Teacher Notes: