Lesson Plan
Alert Toolkit Structure
Equip 8th graders to identify early warning signs of emotional or behavioral risk, practice structured alert protocols, and execute referral procedures through interactive role-play and group challenges.
Early identification and timely alerting can prevent crises and ensure students receive support when needed. This lesson builds students’ confidence in recognizing risk signs, communicating effectively, and collaborating on referrals, fostering a safer, more attentive school community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Pulse-Check Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Early Warning Workshop
10 minutes
Step 3
Signal Relay Challenge
15 minutes
Step 4
Alert Action Cards Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Early Warning Workshop
Why Early Alerts Matter
Common Risk Indicators
Discussion Prompt
Referral Protocol Steps
Preparing to Practice
Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Warm Up
Game
Worksheet
