Practice Leadership Before It Matters Most 

A single decision can shape the outcome of a school crisis. This facilitator-ready tabletop exercise gives school leaders the opportunity to practice critical decision-making in a realistic, low-risk environment before an emergency occurs.

"The Post No One Took Seriously" places participants in the middle of a developing social media threat just minutes before the school day begins. As new information unfolds, your leadership team must assess risk, communicate effectively, coordinate with law enforcement, and determine the most appropriate response while maintaining confidence among staff, students, and families.

Designed for school leadership teams, this self-guided tabletop exercise encourages discussion, strengthens coordination, and helps identify gaps in emergency preparedness and continuity planning.

What's Included 

✔ Complete Facilitator Guide

✔ Realistic School Crisis Scenario

✔ Participant Role Cards

✔ Timeline with Progressive Scenario Injects

✔ Leadership Discussion Questions

✔ Decision-Making Exercises

✔ After-Action Review Template

✔ Improvement Planning Worksheet

Learning Outcomes 

After completing this tabletop exercise, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate a developing school threat using incomplete information.
• Strengthen communication and coordination among leadership team members.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities during a crisis.
• Identify gaps in current emergency procedures.
• Develop actionable improvements for future preparedness and organizational resilience.

Recommended Participants 

• Head of School
• Principal
• Assistant Principal
• School Safety Team
• School Counselor
• Communications Lead
• Front Office Staff
• School Resource Officer (SRO)
• Teacher Representatives

Exercise Details 

Scenario: The Post No One Took Seriously

Topic: Social Media Threat / Possible Active Threat

Duration: 60–90 Minutes

Format: Self-Guided PDF Download

Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate

Perfect For 

• Faculty Professional Development
• School Safety Team Meetings
• Emergency Operations Plan Reviews
• Administrator Training
• Independent Schools
• Public School Leadership Teams
• Charter Schools
• Faith-Based Schools

Why This Exercise Matters 

Schools rarely have the opportunity to practice complex leadership decisions before a crisis occurs. This tabletop exercise helps your team move beyond compliance by creating meaningful discussions about communication, coordination, decision-making, and organizational resilience—before those skills are needed in a real emergency.

Prepare your leadership team for a developing social media threat with a facilitator-ready tabletop exercise that strengthens crisis decision-making, communication, and emergency preparedness in just 60–90 minutes.

Pricing

For a one-time investment of $47, you get ongoing access to all three resources for your school or district leadership team. No subscriptions, no renewals.

About you

Created by a practitioner, not a theorist

I’m AJ Edwards, and I’ve worked with schools and districts on safety and emergency response planning for 15 years. I’ve helped leaders design tabletop exercises, refine crisis communication, and turn generic plans into practical, school-specific procedures.

These resources are built from that real-world work with school leaders, not from generic templates pulled off the internet.”

Practice the Decision Before the Crisis.