The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s programs for crisis response and post-crisis reunification are used in more than 30,000 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 team of trainers all have personal and professional experience with school and public safety. Through their experiences, our trainings come to life in a way that can only be felt through people who’ve been there.
It was a tragedy that launched The Foundation. And we thrive because we know that with love, we can work together to protect and restore the joy of youth. We’re doing it. Join us. With you, we got this.
TrainingI realize how unprepared we have been… now we have the tools, the resources, and a plan.
Twice a year the Foundation hosts its national conference. The Briefings is a nationally-recognized school and community safety symposium suited for educators, school safety teams, first responders, emergency and risk managers, victim advocates, mental health professionals and community members.
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 30,000 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 involved in school 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 trainers’ 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.
Today, we also have remote options for most 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.
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, the Half-day Seminar gives participants practical information on the Standard Response Protocol and the Standard Reunification Method.
Participants will come away from this Full-day Workshop able to train others in the Standard Response Protocol and the Standard Reunification Method. This includes program implementation, team training, and handling advanced questions.
Completion of the workshop allows attendees to conduct training within their organization for two (2) years. After two years, the individual must attend another Train the Trainer Workshop, as materials are updated periodically. Please note:
This 2-day course offers a day in the classroom and a day in the field, going hands-on with a reunification. The functional exercise is promoted to all stake-holders and should include School, District, Public Safety, Public Health and Emergency Management.
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.
The Briefings are nationally-recognized school and community safety symposium held twice a year. The Winter Briefings are traditionally limited to the occupancy of the Frank DeAngelis Center for Community Safety. (A renovated elementary school transformed into a training facility.)
In the summer, The Briefings are held in Colorado and include a moment at the Columbine Memorial.
Available in breakout, half day and full day formats, we can deliver any of our in-person training online. Not your typical Zoom meeting, we've invested in high definition cameras, microphones and software to live stream our training events.
Perfect for individuals or groups who want to learn more about crisis response and post-crisis reunification but are unable to host a training at their organization, these two virtual half-day seminars will introduce the history, concepts, and functionality of the SRP and SRM and how to implement the programs.
Join us on Friday, July 7th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm MT, for our virtual SRP Half-Day Seminar or on Friday, July 14th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm MT, for the SRM Half-Day Seminar.
The “I Love U Guys” Foundation keynotes are experiences that transform thoughts and ideas into action. That something can be done to prepare for the unthinkable, and what can happen when we don’t.
Delivered by people who’ve been there, our keynotes blend emotional heart with tangible paths forward with stories from inside and behind school crises They illustrate the importance of planning and preparing in a way only those who’ve been through it can.
If you are interested in booking one of our keynote sessions, please fill out our request form.
Carly Posey tells her story of what happened inside Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. She shares what went wrong and right on that day and the years to follow.
John-Michael Keyes connects the violent incident at Platte Canyon High School with the Black Swan Theory of improbable events. How the aftermath of tragedy is also in that category: that outcomes and programs of The “I Love U Guys” Foundation are unpredictably positive.
The tragedy at Columbine redefined the nation. Dr. Frank DeAngelis tells his story from the events to the aftermath.
As much as we prepare and train for emergencies, there are always things we don’t expect. In this session, James Englert provides first-hand details of the shooting at Arapahoe High School from the perspective of a school resource officer (SRO) on scene.
The tragic events on September 27th 2006 at Platte Canyon High School brought two unlikely people together: A.J. DeAndrea who devised and executed the tactical plan for the hostage rescue, and John-Michael Keyes who lost his daughter, Emily. The riveting point-counterpoint of their actions on that day are only part of the story.
This presentation gives a deep dive of the events and lessons learned at Platte Canyon High School from the law enforcement perspective. A.J. DeAndrea devised and executed the tactical plan for the hostage rescue, and John-Michael Keyes lost his daugher, Emily. A SWAT Team lead and a victim's father share their experiences.
This presentation explores the interactions during the Platte Canyon High School events between a negotiator, Stacy Avila, and a 16 year old girl being held hostage. It's a powerful affirmation of a negotiator and a victim's father (John-Michael Keyes) sharing their experiences on that day and beyond.
Jordan Murphy and Carly Posey share lessons learned through their stories and experiences of the Aurora Theatre shooting and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and their unbreakable bond through tragedy.
The true enemy of a great presentation is the brain of everyone in your audience. How it's wired. How it works. How it explodes. (Figuratively, of course. None of us want actual exploding brains.) Carpe Audience exposes the science behind multimedia learning and reveals how many of today's common practices actually induce cognitive overload.
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The Briefings are a nationally recognized school and community safety symposium held twice a year. 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, leading experts, 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 experts to share their knowledge and experience so we can learn from each other and take away actionable insights that help advance our collective mission of safer schools and communities.
As we see it, there are three types of experts and the best approach is to learn from all.
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 a half-day training on SRP and SRM.
Additionally, The Briefings bring to light, timely topics, new insights and fresh perspectives from our ever-growing network of experts and the ever-evolving world of public safety.
The Briefings are going on the road! More information will be coming soon. Stay vigilantly tuned and continue checking iloveuguys.org for more information.
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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 30,000 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.