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Crisis and Tragedy Response (Flight Team) Training

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Event Description

This session will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to guide schools through their most difficult moments. This training provides a strong foundation for responding effectively when tragedy strikes—whether it’s a death or other traumatic event with community impact. Participants will gain practical strategies, compassionate approaches, and a clear understanding of their role in school recovery. 

Topics covered include:

  • Response overview & timeline
  • Navigating grief & developmental stages of grief
  • Impact of trauma
  • Roles of school staff vs. response team members
  • Support room setup, activities, and processes
  • Best practices for honoring loss: memorials and student belongings
  • Communication with staff, students, families, and community
  • Supporting staff needs
  • Tailoring support for specific tragedies and traumatic events (e.g., suicide, homicide, non-death events)
No mental health background is required to participate in this training, and crisis and tragedy response teams are not limited to staff in certain roles. This training is open to any school staff or community partners who want to learn how to support others effectively and sensitively in a crisis or tragedy.

Community partners outside the school system: to create an account in PD Networks, click the "Not in Education" button next to the "District" dropdown, and then enter your position/title.

Online registration closes a week beforehand. Once registration closes, please reach out to Neha Hertzog, School Safety & Prevention Specialist, to inquire about registration availability: nhertzog@nwresd.k12.or.us

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Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible and inclusive to participants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you think you will need additional accommodations, such as an interpreter, please contact Neha Hertzog, School Safety & Prevention Specialist: nhertzog@nwresd.k12.or.us

About Northwest Regional Education Service District: Northwest Regional ESD is the largest of Oregon’s 19 education service districts. We serve students, educators, child care providers and families living in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties. Our staff members work collaboratively with school districts and other educational partners to deliver quality, cost-effective programs and services including special education, technology, professional development, school improvement and operational support. Our vision is that every student is educated, equipped and inspired to achieve their full potential and enrich their communities. Learn more at nwresd.org.

Location

Northwest Regional ESD - Washington Service Center
5825 NE Ray Circle
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Site

Washington (Rm 502, 503)

Tags

School Safety community suicide prevention tragedy response trauma-informed School Culture and Climate mental health grief and loss crisis recovery

Fee

Free to school staff and community partners in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, and Washington Counties

Contact Information

Neha Hertzog
nhertzog@nwresd.k12.or.us

Session Information

Start: Friday October 16th, 2026 at 08:00 am
End: Friday October 16th, 2026 at 03:30 pm
PDUs: 6.50
Instructor: Leslie Rodgers & Kathy Wilson-Fey
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