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Level 1 General Considerations for Off-site Activities


There are a wide variety of considerations related to planning and providing off-site activities. The purpose of this section is to provide information related to common considerations for all or most off-site programs. Teachers/leaders and principals are encouraged to read this section at least annually to become and remain familiar with the content.

 

What is covered
Introduction
Rationale for Off-Site Activities
Staff, Service Providers and Volunteers
Teacher/Leader Readiness
Facilities and Locations
Equipment
Orientations, Briefings and Instruction
Clothing
Supervision
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Behavioral Expectations and Consequences
Parental Notification and Consent
Health and Medical Screening
Transportation
Communications
Emergency Procedures
Incident Documentation

 

 
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Introduction
Rationale for Off-Site Activities   
Staff, Service Providers and Volunteers
  • Screening of Contract Staff and Volunteers
  • Protection of Staff and Volunteers from Wrongful Charges
  • Orientation of Staff and Volunteers   
Teacher/Leader Readiness
Facilities and Locations   
Equipment   
Orientations, Briefings and Instruction
  • Orientations.
  • Briefings
  • Instructing Physical Activities
  • Instructing Outdoor Activities   
Clothing
Water and Food   
Supervision
  • Supervision Ratios
  • Supervisory Roles and Responsibilities
  • Supervision Processes
  • Levels of Supervision
  • Attendance   
Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • Student Rights
  • Student Responsibilities   
Behavioral Expectations and Consequences
  • All Involved
  • Staff, Volunteers and Service Providers
  • Students   
Parental Notification and Consent
  • Parental Notification
  • Consent Process   
Health and Medical Screening
Transportation   
Communications
  • Reasons to Communicate
  • Methods of Communication
  • When to Communicate and With Whom
  • Incident Management   
Emergency Procedures
  • Participant Illness
  • Medical Emergencies
  • First Aid   
Incident Documentation
  • Near Misses





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