Blackboard Connect Webinar: Preparing for Inclement Weather

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Sarah Hodges Public Information Officer shodges@beaufort.k12.nc.us The “5am-Proof” Inclement Weather Communications Plan for a One Person PR Office www.beaufort.k12.nc.us

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[object Object],-Communication Audit -Long Range Strategic Communication Plan -Assess communication tools -Blackboard Connect www.stcharles.k12.la.us

[object Object],-Upload student/employee data -Verify employee groups -Verify media contact information -Verify neighboring colleague contact information -Back up computer files -Review checklists for other communication resources www.stcharles.k12.la.us

[object Object],-April-Signed Blackboard Connect Contract -Summer-Collected/Uploaded Employee Data -August 15 th -First Day of School -August 19 th -Blackboard Connect Forms Due -August 22 nd -Schools Begin to Enter Data -August 24 th -Awareness is Heightened -August 26 th - Continue Monitoring Storm -August 27 th -Mandatory Evacuation Ordered -August 29 th -Hurricane Katrina Makes Landfall www.stcharles.k12.la.us

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[object Object],-Local agencies work together to disseminate clear and concise messages- ONE VOICE! -Daily Blackboard Connect messages -Update Industry Leaders -Assist Evacuees -Diffuse Rumors from National Broadcasts -Stage Distribution Sites -Encourage Businesses to Re-open -Work with Local Governments -Establish Normalcy www.stcharles.k12.la.us

[object Object],-Back to School -Delinquent Meal Money -Field Trips -Parent-Teacher Conferences -Progress Reports/Report Cards -Open Houses -Early Dismissal -Holidays -Testing -Attendance -Training Exercises www.stcharles.k12.la.us

[object Object],-Current Data on Record and Upload Often -Utilize Student/Employee Profile Forms -Train New Blackboard Connect Users -Educate Stakeholders -Maintain One Voice www.stcharles.k12.la.us

Thank you for joining us today Sarah Hodges: [email_address] Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard: [email_address] Blackboard Connect helps districts create networks and facilitates the sharing of information, critical to ensuring students develop 21 st century skills. Explore the vast array of school to home mass communication options. Contact Blackboard Connect to learn more: www.blackboard.com/connect 800-213-7168

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