The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s programs for crisis response and post-crisis reunification are used in more than 50,000 schools, districts, departments, agencies, organizations and communities around the world. They are created through the research-based best practices of school administrators, psychologists, public space safety experts, families, and first responders. We’re a powerful conduit uniting this work.
ProgramsThe “I Love U Guys” Foundation has built a reputation of training excellence. Accessible to a wide range of stakeholders, the Foundation’s training programs are continuously updated, grounded in real-world applications, and developed in collaboration with hands-on practitioners.
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The Briefings are nationally-recognized school and community safety symposiums that explore timely topics in school and community safety, as well as training on the Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Method. While the Briefings’ historical roots are in Colorado, we’ve branched out with regional Briefings around the country.
EventsRight now kids, teens and adults are being trained in the Standard Response Protocol or the Standard Reunification Method.
Programs and training evolve every way through collaboration, research, evaluation and heart.
Even if an organization doesn’t adopts our programs, if we ignited a conversation that's a mission win.
For us, being a catalyst is the real end game. Together, we can change the culture through meaningful conversations and clear action.
Emily gave us a voice. And from the classroom she told us what to say. "I love you guys."
Developed hand-in-hand with school administrators, psychologists, public space safety experts, families, and first responders, our programs are both research and experience-based.
They are used in more than 50,000 schools, districts, departments, agencies, organizations, and municipalities around the world and are available at no cost. Not even an email address.
The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) provides consistent, clear, shared language and actions among all students, staff and first responders for all hazards. It is action based, and allows organizations, first responders, students, and parents to share a specific vocabulary for quick and coordinated action. It also acts as a tool for training which develops the muscle memory necessary to respond appropriately in moments of crisis.
The SRP is based on five actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.
Reunifying students with parents or guardians is a critical component of emergency response, but one that is often overlooked. The Standard Reunification Method (SRM) provides school and district safety teams with proven methods to plan, practice, and achieve a successful reunification amid what can be chaotic and stressful circumstances.
The Standard Reunification Method - Reunification Exercise (SRM-REx) brings our team to your community to work with all of the stakeholders and conduct an actual reunification exercise. The two-day program includes classroom training, tabletop exercises, and functional demonstrations and exercises designed to give you the skills and confidence to successfully reunify families following an emergency.
The “I Love U Guys” Foundation has never gone it alone. Serving first responders, administrators, and our community is the result of endless collaboration and partnerships. We all have a role to play. Together we’re a powerful conduit that unites this important work.
We will achieve our mission only with the help of others. Whether you’re a concerned parent, active community member, a school looking for a service project, a company concerned with school or community safety, or a potential underwriter for our work we’re grateful you found us.
Delivered by people who’ve been there, an “I Love U Guys” Foundation training is a special blend of emotional heart and tactical takeaways. Our instructors’ stories from inside and behind school crises illustrate the importance of planning and preparing, while our easy-to-learn protocols and methods show you how.
We also have virtual delivery for some of our training options. Fewer hugs, same effectiveness.
The "I Love U Guys" Foundation offers training to schools, districts, departments, agencies and organizations. While there is enough material on the website to implement the programs, Foundation training may add a bit more. Please contact us for rates and availability.
These educator focused sessions are perfect for training your staff on the SRP and SRM during in-service or professional development days. These sessions are perfect for groups that want an introduction to the SRP and SRM, and they are also great for groups that just want a refresher on the programs.
Ideal for conferences and events, SRP or SRM Breakout Sessions introduce the concepts and history of the programs and how to implement the program in an educational environment.
Perfect for in-service days or training events, our Half-Day Seminars provide a comprehensive exploration of the Standard Response Protocol and the Standard Reunification Method. Our offerings include an SRP, SRM, or SRP/SRM half-day seminar that each provide valuable insights and practical strategies for crisis response and post-crisis reunification.
The Full-Day Workshop introduces the history, concepts and functionality of the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and the Standard Reunification Method (SRM), including implementation of the programs, team training, advanced questions, and plenty of opportunities for networking with your peers.
Participants will come away from this workshop able to train others within their organization on the SRP and the SRM.
Restrictions do apply. (Hover for more info) Completion of the workshop allows attendees to conduct training, at no cost to attendees, on the SRP and SRM within their local organization or jurisdiction for two (2) years. After two years, we encourage individuals to freshen up with our latest Train the Trainer Workshop.
This 2-day course offers a day in the classroom and a day in the field, taking you through focused classroom training, tabletop discussions, and functional reunification exercises. All stakeholders in reunification are encouraged to take part in this exercise including district and school staff, public safety, emergency managers, mental health professionals, and community leaders.
Choose from our half-day, full-day, or full-day with dual keynotes options led by nationally recognized leaders and practitioners. The Immersive Learning Experience features captivating keynote sessions and hands-on SRP and SRM workshops designed for skill development, with ample opportunities for networking with your peers.
The Briefings are nationally-recognized school and community safety symposiums that explore timely topics in school and community safety, as well as training on the Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Method. While the Briefings’ historical roots are in Colorado, we’re branching out with regional Briefings around the country.
If you would like to be notified via email when we open up registration for the upcoming Briefings Symposium, sign up for updates!
Upcoming Briefings
San Mateo, CA
November 7-8, 2024
School safety software providers have utilized the Standard Reunification Method in their applications for years. We are piloting a new program with Raptor Technologies, T-REx (yes, we know, but we couldn’t resist). T-REx is a unique opportunity to learn the practical mechanics of the SRM and how it works using mobile and desktop technology.
T-REx follows the same agenda as the 2-day SRM-REx workshop and functional exercises, with the added bonus of seeing how the process works with technology.
The “I Love U Guys” Foundation does not endorse any specific commercial product mentioned on this website, training, or exercises.
Reunification after a violent event is a unique event. In nearly all other reunification scenarios, the school or district remains the authority. Not so in a violent event. School Safety and Violent Event Incident Management (SSAVEIM) is a 1-day course training school administrators, teachers, and public safety together.
The SSAVEIM course is delivered by our Mission Partner C3 Pathways and the National Center for Integrated Emergency Response (NCIER).
The “I Love U Guys” Foundation does not endorse any specific commercial product mentioned on this website, training, or exercises.
The Briefings are a nationally recognized school and community safety symposium. We explore timely topics such as being prepared for small or large incidents, threat management, lessons learned from prior incidents, recovery after a traumatic experience, as well as training on the Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Method.
Each event is unique offering the stories, insights, next steps and lessons learned across the entire spectrum of safety. From prevention through recovery, thought leaders, practitioners and survivors bring you effective methods for keeping schools and communities safe. Participants take away actionable insights they can implement immediately.
Our goal with The Briefings is to bring together an array of leaders, change makers, and explorers to share their knowledge and experience so we can learn from each other, make strong connections, and take away actionable insights and that help advance our collective mission of safer schools and communities.
In the broad sense, the topic is always safety – physical and emotional safety of students, staff and the community. Our particular emphasis at The Briefings is on the ways we can prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. The basis for this is our work developing the Standard Response Protocol and the Standard Reunification Method, and The Briefings always include training on the SRP and the SRM.
Additionally, The Briefings bring to light, timely topics, new insights and fresh perspectives from our ever-growing network and the ever-evolving world of public safety.
San Mateo, CA - November 7-8, 2024
If you would like to be notified via email when we open up registration for future Briefings, a National Symposium, sign up for updates!
What are The Briefings? Powerful stories, incredibly informative, practical insights, and actionable steps to enhance school and community safety.
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The “I Love U Guys” Foundation serves the lives of students, administrators, public safety experts, families, and first responders through the development and training of school and community safety and family reunification programs. Our programs have been implemented by over 50,000 schools, agencies and organizations across the United States, Canada and 11 other countries.
We are a conduit for the work and experience of administrators, psychologists, public space safety experts, families, and first responders. This collaborative work is data-driven, researched, and based on experience and leading practices.
All our programs are available online at no cost. Not even an email address.
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To restore and protect the joy of youth through educational programs and positive actions in collaboration with families, schools, communities, organizations and government entities.