ALICE Active Shooter Training for Schools

ALICE Active Shooter Response Training

Be prepared to respond to emergencies.

Empower students and staff to survive in the face of violence with ALICE Active Shooter Response Training, the original civilian active shooter response training program.

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Options-Based Approach

Strengthen your standardized response protocol and playbooks with a recognized approach for addressing violent emergencies through ALICE Training for schools:

Become aware of a threat. A speedy response is critical to survival. Quickly recognizing and accepting signs of danger allows one to make the best survival decision for the situation.

ALICE’s enhanced Lockdown strategy buys time and fortifies safety when evacuation isn’t possible, keeping individuals secure until help arrives.

Use real-time information about the armed assailant to help others make informed decisions during an emergency. Identifying the exact location of the threat using a PA system, 911 call, or another channel can give others an opportunity to escape.

As a last resort, Counter involves creating noise, movement, and distraction to disrupt the intruder’s focus. It is not synonymous with fighting.

If safe to do so, evacuate to distance yourself from the threat, using any available exits and moving to designated rally points, which should be practiced during ALICE drills.

Designed by Educators & Experts

Leverage our 20+ years of experience delivering ALICE Active Shooter Response Training to empower, prepare, and protect every individual on your campus, no matter where they are.

Blended Training Model

Start online with an on-demand lesson library and continue in person with trauma-informed, interactive training. This blended model combines flexible online active shooter training with hands-on instruction to strengthen preparedness.

ALICE Active Shooter Response Training is delivered in two phases:

Participants receive foundational knowledge through flexible digital modules that fit into their schedule while reinforcing effective active threat response training practices.

Participants apply what they’ve learned in practical, scenarios, allowing them to practice emergency response techniques with guidance from experts.

This approach strengthens retention and builds confidence across your entire school community.

Based on Age & Ability

Use our K-12 instructional materials customized to children’s age, cognitive, behavioral, and developmental ability levels. Teachers are supported with lesson plans and visual aids that simplify introducing critical safety concepts in ways students can understand and retain as part of ALICE Training for schools.

Trauma-Informed

Training is trauma-informed, guided by the four R’s: Realize the effects of trauma, Recognize the signs of trauma, Respond to students using trauma-informed practices, and Resist re-traumatization during drills.

A common question educators ask is: why is it important to utilize a trauma-informed approach when implementing the ALICE protocol? Trauma-informed delivery helps ensure preparedness while minimizing anxiety and supporting student emotional well-being during safety training.

Each component of ALICE considers the emotional impact of ALICE Active Shooter Response Training and emergency preparedness drills.

Leaders and staff must understand the impact of trauma and how it can influence behavior, decision-making, communication, and overall well-being. This includes recognizing how past experiences shape responses to stress and crisis.

Being trauma-informed means identifying signs that someone may be struggling—such as withdrawal, heightened aggression, fatigue, or disengagement—and understanding these may be linked to past trauma rather than willful misconduct.

Trauma-informed response strategies involve using respectful language, practicing situational awareness, and implementing policies that prioritize emotional safety alongside physical security. Every interaction is an opportunity to reinforce trust and support.

Safety drills and training exercises should be conducted in ways that avoid triggering individuals who have experienced trauma. ALICE Training® emphasizes thoughtful communication, age- and ability-appropriate instruction, and the importance of debriefing and support after training events.

Give Students & Staff the Knowledge They Need

Discover how the ALICE research-based active threat response training program empowers students and staff to respond and survive in the face of violence.

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Alice Active Shooter Training to Ensure Compliance

Ensures Compliance

Provide required regular trainings that ensure everyone in your school is prepared and empowered through comprehensive ALICE Training for schools.

ALICE Training supports compliance with many local, state, and federal safety requirements for emergency response training across schools, businesses, healthcare facilities, and other organizations. It includes:

Documentation and tracking for mandated trainings
Integration with existing emergency operations plans
Alignment with best practices recommended by law enforcement and national safety organizations, including multi-option emergency response guidance

Instructor Certification

Attend an ALICE Certified Instructor 2-day class, and help your community become safer and more prepared.

This comprehensive certification includes:

Instructional strategies for delivering ALICE content
Drill planning and training that respects trauma-informed practices
Real-world scenarios to build confidence and retention
Tools to empower teachers and school employees to lead safely and effectively

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