Parents may request mediation or a due process hearing if they believe their due process rights have been violated. Each school has an emergency building plan, an earthquake preparedness plan, and a fire drill plan. In addition to obtaining a copy of the plan from the building principal, teachers should consider any special needs of children with disabilities so that modifications to the plan can be made. Special attention and training in evacuation procedures may be needed by staff in order to assist some children. Sudden Emergencies and Need for Help Occasionally, a teacher may need emergency help.
Classrooms have intercoms, and many have phones.
Teachers should work with their principals and office staff, as well as the special education team, to determine the best process to use if help is needed during an emergency. Staff Eligibility for Hepatitis B Shots Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. Staff in programs for the severely developmentally disabled who have contact with potentially infected blood or body fluids are at risk for contracting hepatitis B. Other people in casual contact with hepatitis B carriers in schools are at minimal risk of hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for staff in programs for severely developmentally disabled students. Contact Risk Management for questions regarding hepatitis B vaccination.