Talking About Crisis & Tragedies » Lee's Summit R7 School District

National tragedies can cause a range of emotion for both adults and children, such as feeling frightened or confused. From natural disasters to terrorist attacks, it is important that adults give children information and guidance on how to process and react. Helping children feel safe and secure and providing them with ways to cope is the most important thing we can do. For more information please use the following resources:

Tips for Talking to Kids about National Tragedies

Care for the Caregiver

Helping Children Cope with Loss, Death and Grief

Sesame Street in Communities

Talking With Youth About Grief

Listen, Protect and Connect: Psychological First Aid for Teachers and Schools

Partners Against Hate

Talking with Kids about the News – PBS

Tips for Supporting Children and Youth After a Crisis Event – NASP Resources

Empower, don’t scare: How to talk about school shootings

How to talk to kids about school shooting: controlling your fears, calming theirs

KidsHealth – School Violence and the News

Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Helping Children Cope with Terrorism

School Violence Prevention

Talking to Children About Violence

Talking to Children About Violence (graphic)

Anti-Discrimination

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, P.L. 93-112, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the regulations thereunder, it is the policy of the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District that no person shall, because of age, sex, race, disability, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity of the District, including the employment of staff personnel. Written district policies concerning the rights and responsibilities of employees and students are available for inspection at the Stansberry Leadership Center (R-7 Administrative Offices), located at 301 NE Tudor. Inquiries by persons about their protection against discrimination under The Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, Title VI, or P.L. 93-112 and the Section 504 may be directed in writing or by telephone to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Lee’s Summit R-7 School District 301 NE Tudor Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 (816) 986-1000