The Classroom Safety Setup Packet is a trauma‑informed, educator‑ready guide designed to help K–12 teachers create calm, predictable, and safer learning environments. It contains five standalone sections, each grounded in the TIRRA+™ Framework and intentionally written to avoid fear‑based language. The packet can be used for PD, staff orientations, or classroom setup reviews.

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1. Understanding the Hard Corner

Explains what a hard corner is — “the area inside a classroom that is not visible from the door or any exterior window” — and why it serves as a predictable rally point during emergencies. Includes a simple identification test and a readiness checklist.

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2. Intentional Furniture Placement

Shows how furniture arrangement becomes a Tier 1 safety strategy that supports both instruction and emergency readiness. Key principles include clear pathways, sightlines, teaching position, heavy‑furniture placement, and mobile seating.

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3. Lines of Safety

Defines the three invisible safety lines in every classroom:

• Line of Sight from Entry

• Line of Movement to the Hard Corner

• Line of Egress

Each line includes practical guidance and a self‑assessment table.

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4. Predictable Entry & Exit Routines

Shows how daily routines reduce chaos, strengthen relationships, and anchor safety. Covers greeting students, securing the door, predictable first tasks, orderly exits, and teacher‑led dismissal.

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5. Quick‑Start Checklist

A one‑page, actionable checklist synthesizing all previous sections. Covers room layout, lines of safety, routines, and communication essentials.

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You can download the packet here: