California Crossing Guard Training: Online Course Part 1
California Crossing Guard Training:Online Course Part 1Prepared by the Safe Routes to SchoolTechnical Assistance Resource CenterThe Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center is aprogram within California Active Communities, a joint Unit of theUniversity of California, San Francisco and the California Department ofPublic Health, funded through a Safe Routes to SchoolNon-Infrastructure award from theCalifornia Department of Transportation (Caltrans).Pilot DraftSafe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center
AcknowledgementsThe California School Crossing Guard TrainingGuidelines, accompanying supplemental materials,and this online training, were developed with thehelp of existing training tools from the following: Colorado Department of Transportation’sCrossing Guard Train-the-Trainer Program Florida Department of Transportation’s SchoolCrossing Guard Training Program National Center for Safe Routes to School’sAdult School Crossing Guard GuidelinesSafe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center2
OverviewThis is Part 1 of 4 California Crossing Guard TrainingOnline Courses. The following will be covered in thissection: Introduction to the California School CrossingGuard Training Guidelines Why Crossing Guards Matter Elements of a School Crossing Guard Program Special Considerations for Crossing GuardsSafe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center3
Introduction to the California SchoolCrossing Guard Training Guidelines Training is an essential step to helpensure that School Crossing Guards(Crossing Guards) are performingproperly.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center4
Introduction to the California School CrossingGuard Training Guidelines continued The California Safe Routes to SchoolTechnical Assistance Resource Center(TARC), overseen by the CaliforniaDepartment of Public Health (CDPH) andin partnership with the CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation (Caltrans),has compiled this training andaccompanying materials to assist withlocal training efforts, and ultimately, toimprove the safety of California’s children.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center5
Introduction to the California School CrossingGuard Training Guidelines continued This training is not mandated, but isdesigned to provide consistent operatingstandards to assist Local School CrossingGuard Programs (Local Programs) intraining existing and new Crossing Guards.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center6
Introduction to the California School CrossingGuard Training Guidelines continued Local Programs are encouraged to utilizethe California School Crossing GuardTraining Guidelines and training materialsto inform program practices and replace orsupplement training procedures.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center7
Why Crossing Guards MatterNationally, In 2009, approximately 23,000 childrenages 5-15 were injured and more than 250were killed while walking or bicycling. From 2000-2006, 30% of traffic deaths forchildren ages 5-15 occurred while walkingor bicycling.Source: Safe Routes to School National PartnershipSafe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center8
Why Crossing Guards Matter continuedIn California in 2013, 3,200 children ages 5-17years sent to the emergency roomfor pedestrian-related injuries.There were 49 pedestrian deathsamong children ages 5-17, a 40%increase from 2011.More thanSource: EpiCenter, California Department of Public HealthSafe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center9
Why Crossing Guards Matter continued In a 2012 University of California, SanFrancisco study, parents ranked safety ofintersections and crossings as the numberone safety concern affecting their decision toallow their children to walk or bicycle toschool. In the same study, parents ranked CrossingGuards as the number two reason why theywould let their children walk or bicycle toschool. Walking or bicycling with an adult wasnumber one.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center10
Why Crossing Guards Matter continued Crossing Guards are an important part ofthe community and serve a vital role in thelives of children who walk or bicycle toschool. Crossing Guards help children safely crossthe street at key locations and reminddrivers of the presence of pedestrians. Crossing Guards not only help keepchildren safe, but they also help childrendevelop good pedestrian safety skills.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center11
CA CGGuidelinesPage #2Identification of WhereCrossing Guards are Needed Many factors contribute to the need for aCrossing Guard. At a location where vehicles are present,general guidance is provided by the CaliforniaManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(CAMUTCD). Ultimately, local traffic engineering judgmentand analysis are needed to determine whenand where a Crossing Guard is needed.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center12
Identification of WhereCrossingGuards are Needed continued Available gaps in traffic (space and timebetween vehicles) are a primary factor indetermining the need for a Crossing Guard. A pedestrian needs a gap in traffic that is atleast long enough to allow them time tocomplete their crossing.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center13
CA CGGuidelinesPage #2Identification of WhereCrossing Guards are Needed continuedOther factors to be considered: Age of Students;Road Conditions;Sight Distance;Presence or Absence of Traffic Control Devices;Vehicle Speed;Volumes of Vehicular Traffic and Pedestrians;School Route Plan;School Adjacent Land Use; and,Crash History.Reference Section 2a. of the California School Crossing Guard Training Guidelines fora more complete description of each factor.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center14
CA CGGuidelinesPage #4Local Programs A Local Program refers to the organizationresponsible for identifying locations whereCrossing Guards are needed, hiring, training,and supervising Crossing Guards, providinguniforms and equipment to help CrossingGuards effectively perform their duties, andsecuring funds to manage the Local Program. Cities and counties may designate local lawenforcement agencies, the governing board ofany school district, or a county superintendentof schools to administer the Local Program.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center15
CA CGGuidelinesPage #6Prequalification of Crossing GuardsCAMUTCD states that Crossing Guards shouldpossess the following minimum qualifications:a)b)c)d)e)f)g)h)i)j)Average intelligence;Good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and ability tomove and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errantvehicles;Ability to control a STOP paddle effectively to provideapproaching road users with a clear, fully direct view of thepaddle’s STOP message during the entire crossing movement;Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, andcourteously;Ability to recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations andwarn and manage students in sufficient time to avoid injury;Mental alertness;Neat appearance;Good character;Dependability; and,An overall sense of responsibility for the safety of students.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center16
CA CGGuidelinesPage #6Crossing Guard Uniform and DevicesCAMUTCD provides the following standards forthe uniform and devices used by CrossingGuards: Retroflective safety apparel;A STOP paddle;Optional: Retroreflective traffic cones orin-crosswalk panels; and,Optional: A whistle (Can be used as a warningdevice to alert a motorist who is unresponsive tothe display of the STOP paddle. More on whistleswill be covered in Online Course Part 4).Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center17
Crossing Guard Uniform andDevices continuedExamples:Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center18
CA CGGuidelinesPage #9Attendance ProtocolCrossing Guards should: Be at their station on time, properly attired,and neatly groomed; Notify the supervisor of a planned absenceat least 24 hours in advance; and, Notify the supervisor as soon as possible ifillness or unexpected circumstance preventstheir timely appearance so that a substitutecan be found.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center19
CA CGGuidelinesPage #9Personal Vehicle Parking Crossing Guards should only park theirvehicle in an allowed location (e.g., not ona sidewalk, not in any location wheresigns prohibit parking at the time). If parked on the street of near a crossing,a Crossing Guard’s vehicle should notblock the Crossing Guard’s view ofapproaching vehicles.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center20
CA CGGuidelinesPage #9Standing While on Duty The visible presence of an alert CrossingGuard can help to discourage unsafebehavior. Crossing Guards should not sit while onduty. Sitting down reduces an approachingdriver’s view of the Crossing Guard, ormight suggest to drivers or arriving childrenthat the Crossing Guard is not on duty. Crossing Guards need to be ready to reactquickly in case of an unexpected event.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center21
CA CGGuidelinesPage #9Distractions and Unrelated Activities While on duty or in uniform, Crossing Guardsshould not eat, smoke, use tobacco products,consume beverages, or patronize liquorestablishments. Crossing Guards should not use a radio (otherthan a two-way radio for officialcommunication), computer, mobile devices,headphones, portable audio players, or read(e.g., books, magazines, newspapers) whileon duty. A mobile communication device may be usedonly in an emergency and never whilecrossing children.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center22
CA CGGuidelinesPage #9Chain of Command Any request by school personnel orothers outside a Crossing Guard’schain of command (e.g., to changehis/her schedule or crossingprocedures) should be made throughthe Crossing Guard’s supervisor.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center23
CA CGGuidelinesPage #9Notice of Schedule Changes The Crossing Guard supervisor shouldnotify Crossing Guards of any schoolschedule change or special schoolfunction that would affect their workschedule.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center24
CA CGGuidelinesPage #9Emergency Response Plan Crossing Guards should be briefed onemergency response plans that havebeen adopted by the Local Program orschool, especially if it involves a specialprocedure for Crossing Guards. A Local Program should have a plan forcontacting on-duty Crossing Guards incase of an emergency.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center25
CA CGGuidelinesPage #10First Aid Local Programs are strongly encouragedto provide first aid and cardio pulmonaryresuscitation (CPR) training to all CrossingGuards. Crossing Guards who have not receivedproper training should not provide first aidor CPR while on duty. All Crossing Guards should be prepared totake reasonable action to help an injuredchild or contact emergency responders.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center26
CA CGGuidelinesPage #10Incident Reporting Crossing Guards should be familiar with thetype of information necessary to completean incident report (e.g., time, date,location, names of those involved,description of incident). Incident reports are typically used to reporta crash or infraction that can endanger thelives of pedestrians. Crossing Guards are advised to carry anotebook and pen to write down adescription of involved vehicles and/orindividuals.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center27
CA CGGuidelinesPage #10Reporting Concerns Crossing Guards are encouraged to be onthe lookout for any potential problems orareas of concern while on duty and beprepared to report them to theappropriate individuals or supervisors. A process should be in place to addressany problems or concerns.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center28
CA CGGuidelinesPage #10Crossing Guards’ Interaction with Children Crossing Guards are representatives of thecommunity, tasked with helping to create asafe environment for children. Crossing Guards should not physically touchstudents. Students should never be put into aCrossing Guard’s vehicle. Crossing Guards should never give gifts tostudents.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center29
CA CGGuidelinesPage #10Crossing Procedures for Inclement Weather Crossing Guards need to be particularlycareful during inclement weather and shouldensure that they have the attention ofmotorists before crossing. Bad weather tends to make people hurryand pay less attention. In addition, visibilityis reduced and stopping distances areincreased as roads become slippery. High visibility vests should be worn outsideof jackets, unless the jacket itself is highvisibility with retroreflective material.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center30
CA CGGuidelinesPage #10Courtesy Crossing of Adult Pedestrians Crossing Guards may perform acrossing for an adult who requests it,but this service is secondary to thepurpose of crossing studentpedestrians and should not be allowedto interfere with this primary purpose.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center31
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California Crossing Guard Training:Online Course Part 2Prepared by the Safe Routes to SchoolTechnical Assistance Resource CenterThe Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center is aprogram within California Active Communities, a joint Unit of theUniversity of California, San Francisco and the California Department ofPublic Health, funded through a Safe Routes to SchoolNon-Infrastructure award from theCalifornia Department of Transportation (Caltrans).Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center1
OverviewThis is Part 2 of four California Crossing GuardTraining Online Courses. The following will becovered in this section: California Crossing Guard Training Components Introductory Information for Crossing GuardsSafe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center2
California Crossing Guard TrainingThe information contained in the CaliforniaSchool Crossing Guard Training Guidelines,online trainings, and supplemental materials isintended to: Support Local Program administration. Teach Crossing Guard candidates the properprocedures and techniques necessary to getstudent pedestrians across the street safely.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center3
California Crossing Guard Training continuedCrossing Guard training is made up ofthree components: Online Training and Testing;Practical Training; and,Field Assessment.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center4
California Crossing Guard Training continued Completion of each component isrecommended to provide Crossing Guardswith the skills and knowledge appropriate tothe job. Upon completion of all training components,it is left to the discretion of Local Programs todetermine Crossing Guards’ mastery ofcrossing policies and procedures beforeassignment to a school crossing location.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center5
CA CGGuidelinesPage #11Online Training and Testing Once the online training is completed, theCrossing Guard may be given time forquestions and/or discussion with a CrossingGuard Trainer before taking the online test. A Crossing Guard candidate must achieve aminimum passing score of 80% in each ofthe four (4) parts of the online test in orderto move onto practical training.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center6
CA CGGuidelinesPage #11Practical TrainingPractical training involves: Hands-on instruction from a CrossingGuard Trainer. Role play and simulation to practicetechniques and procedures (e.g.,creating gaps in traffic, safely crossingpedestrians, reporting hazards and/oremergency situations) used to getstudent pedestrians safely across thestreet.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center7
Practical Training continued Practical training should be conducted ata crosswalk or simulated crosswalk withno children present and should coverboth signalized and unsignalizedintersections.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center8
Practical Training continued Participants should play and observe allroles (i.e., student pedestrians, CrossingGuards, drivers) and practice propercrossing procedures using the STOP paddle,hand gestures, and the whistle.**Whether and how to use the whistle is at thediscretion of the Local Program. The decision to usea whistle or not should be based on the trafficconditions and the safety of the Crossing Guard.Each crosswalk should be considered individually.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center9
Practical Training continued At the completion of the practical training,Crossing Guards will participate in a fieldassessment.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center10
CA CGGuidelinesPage #12Field AssessmentField assessment involves: Field assessment consists of observation,training, and guidance of a Crossing Guardcandidate by a Crossing Guard Trainer whilein the work environment. Crossing Guard candidates will performcrossing duties and procedures at schoolcrossing locations where they may beassigned while having their performanceevaluated by the Crossing Guard Trainer.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center11
Field Assessment continued During field assessment, Crossing Guardcandidates should demonstrateunderstanding of proper crossingprocedures and emergency protocols. Additional guidance and instruction may beprovided during the field assessment andany unsafe practices should be noted andaddressed.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center12
Field Assessment continued The duration of the initial fieldassessment is left to thediscretion of Local Programs. The Crossing Guard Trainer canscore the Crossing Guardcandidate by using the CaliforniaSchool Crossing Guard FieldAssessment Tool available inAppendix B of the CaliforniaSchool Crossing Guard TrainingGuidelines.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center13
CA CGGuidelinesAppendix BGuidelinesAppendix ACalifornia School Crossing GuardField Assessment ToolAssessment Areas:1. The Crossing Guard is wearing theappropriate uniform authorized by theCrossing Guard Local Program.2. The Crossing Guard is utilizing the properequipment (e.g., retroreflective vest, STOPpaddle, whistle, gloves) as authorized by theCrossing Guard Local Program.3. The Crossing Guard demonstratesunderstanding of school crossing signs,crosswalk markings, and traffic signals.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center14
California School Crossing Guard FieldAssessment Tool continuedAssessment Areas:4. The Crossing Guard appears alert andattentive to potential hazards in or near thecrossing location.5. The Crossing Guard is attentive to the overallsafety of crossing pedestrians and vehiculartraffic.6. The Crossing Guard is not engaging in anydistracting behaviors (e.g., eating, drinking,using mobile devices, headphones, portableaudio players, or reading books, magazines,newspapers).Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center15
California School Crossing Guard FieldAssessment Tool continuedAssessment Areas:7. The Crossing Guard is correctly positioned atthe edge of the road, in front of studentpedestrians, while performing curbsideassembly.8. The Crossing Guard makes sure studentpedestrians remain on the sidewalk until theyare told to cross.9. The Crossing Guard properly positions herselfor himself in the roadway for maximumvehicle visibility.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center16
California School Crossing Guard FieldAssessment Tool continuedAssessment Areas:10.11.12.The Crossing Guard makes sure alloncoming vehicles have stopped beforeinstructing student pedestrians to lookfor oncoming vehicles.The Crossing Guard instructs studentpedestrians to cross behind her/him.The Crossing Guard remains in theintersection until all of the students havesafely crossed the roadway.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center17
CA CGGuidelinesPage #12Location Assignment It is recommended that prior to anassignment, each Crossing Guard candidatebe briefed about what to expect at thecrossing. A newly placed Crossing Guard should beobserved by the Crossing Guard Trainer toensure that the Crossing Guard has masteredcrossing skills in the field.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center18
CA CGGuidelinesPage #13Common Traffic Hazards atCrosswalks Collisions between pedestrians and motorvehicles at intersections usually involve anunexpected violation of road rules by atleast one of the parties (pedestrian ordriver) and the subsequent failure of bothparties to take appropriate action.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center19
Common Traffic Hazards atCrosswalks continued Even when driver practice is poor,pedestrians who practice good crossingtechniques can usually anticipate conflictsand avoid a collision. Inexperienced pedestrians sometimesassume that, if one driver stops for them atan uncontrolled crosswalk, others will too.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center20
CA CGGuidelinesPage #13“Multiple-Threat” Pedestrian Crash A multiple-threat crashinvolves a driver stopping inone lane of a multi-lane roadto permit pedestrians tocross, and an oncomingvehicle (in the samedirection) then hits thepedestrian who is crossing infront of the stopped vehicle.This crash type involves boththe pedestrian and driverfailing to see each other intime to avoid the collision.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center21
Common Traffic Hazards atCrosswalks continued The visible presence of Crossing Guardscrossing children in a roadway tends toimprove driver behavior. Crossing Guards also deter impropercrossings by children (e.g., darting intoroadway, mid-block crossings betweenparked cars).Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center22
Common Traffic Hazards atCrosswalks continued Hazardous driver behaviors that may stilloccur at a crosswalk with a Crossing Guardpresent include: speeding (when crosswalk use is notnoticed);right turn into crosswalk on green light;entering crosswalk to make right turnon red light; and,left turn into crosswalk on green light.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center23
Common Traffic Hazards atCrosswalks continued Drivers who have a green light must stillfollow the direction of a Crossing Guard. The impulse to “go” may prevent the driverfrom noticing the presence of a CrossingGuard. In this circumstance, it is especiallyimportant that the Crossing Guard carefullyscan for vehicles upon a signal turninggreen.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center24
CA CGGuidelinesPage #14Understanding Children’s Needsto Master Safe Crossing Skills Children have only partially acquired theknowledge, skills, and abilities thatexperienced pedestrians use. Crossing Guards should actively reinforcesafe street crossing practices, coachingchildren to: look for vehicles before crossing—to “look left, right, and left again”, and at a corner, to look over the shoulder forturning vehicles.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center25
Understanding Children’s Needs toMaster Safe Crossing Skills continuedChildren in traffic: can be impulsive;have limited peripheral vision and ability tolocate relevant sound sources;have poor ability to assess vehicular approachspeeds and gaps in traffic;are shorter and easily blocked from view bycars;are likely to assume that if one driver stops forthem, the coast is clear; and,are likely to consider simply running across aroad as a viable crossing strategy.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center26
CA CGGuidelinesPage #14Procedures for Crossing Guards from the CAMUTCDCAMUTCD Section 7D.05: Adult crossing guards shall not direct traffic in theusual law enforcement regulatory sense. In the control of traffic, they shall pick opportunetimes to create a sufficient gap* in the traffic flow.At these times, they shall stand in the roadway toindicate that pedestrians are about to use or areusing the crosswalk, and that all vehicular trafficmust stop. Adult crossing guards shall use a STOP paddle. TheSTOP paddle shall be the primary hand-signalingdevice.*Howto create a gap in traffic should be covered bythe Crossing Guard Trainer in Practical Training.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center27
Understanding ApplicableRegulationsCA CGGuidelinesPage #14Traffic California Vehicle Code (CVC) includes rulesthat pertain to adult crossing guards,right-of-way at crosswalks, and parking orstopping at or near crosswalks. Although drivers do not always comply withthese rules, and Crossing Guards shouldnot depend on them to do so, CrossingGuards should understand the legal basisthat supports school crossings.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center28
Understanding ApplicableRegulations continuedTrafficCVC Section 2815 summary: A person is guilty of an infraction if theydisregard any traffic signal or directiongiven by an adult school crossing guard.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center29
Understanding ApplicableRegulations continuedTrafficCVC Section 21950 summary: A driver shall yield to a pedestrian crossing theroadway.No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb andwalk or run into the path of an approachingvehicle that could constitute an immediatehazard.No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delaytraffic.A driver approaching a pedestrian shall exerciseall due care and shall reduce the speed of thevehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety ofthe pedestrian.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center30
Understanding ApplicableRegulations continuedTrafficCVC Section 21970 summary: No person may stop a vehicle unnecessarily in amanner that causes the vehicle to block amarked or unmarked crosswalk or sidewalk.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center31
CA CGGuidelinesPage #15Understanding Traffic Signals atCrosswalksCrossing Guards should know the meaning of thefollowing signs: Indicates that the pedestrian may“WALK” or start to cross byentering the roadway.Indicates to the pedestrian“DON’T WALK” or do not enterthe roadway.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center32
CA CGGuidelinesPage #16Familiarity with School AreaSigns and Pavement Markings Crossing Guards should be familiar withthe signs and pavement markings used atand on approaches to their assignedcrossing. These may include crosswalk markings,parking prohibition signs, stop signs, stoplines, pavement word markings for schoolareas, and school warning and speed zonesigns.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center33
CA CGGuidelinesPage #16Examples of Parking Prohibition SignsSafe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center34
CA CGGuidelinesPage #16Example of a Stop SignSafe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center35
CA CGGuidelinesPage #16Example of a Stop Line The oval highlights the stop line. A stop line is asolid white pavement marking line extendingacross approach lanes to indicate the point atwhich a vehicular stop is to be made.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center36
CA CGGuidelinesPage #17Examples of School Warning Signs As described in CAMUTCD, crosswalk markingsnear schools shall be yellow and school warningsigns shall have a fluorescent yellow-greenbackground with a black legend and border.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center37
CA CGGuidelinesPage #17Example of aPavement Word Marking Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource CenterExample of apavement wordmarking for aschool area withoutstop signs, trafficsignals, or yieldsigns.38
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California Crossing Guard Training:Online Course Part 3Prepared by the Safe Routes to SchoolTechnical Assistance Resource CenterThe Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center is aprogram within California Active Communities, a joint Unit of theUniversity of California, San Francisco and the California Department ofPublic Health, funded through a Safe Routes to SchoolNon-Infrastructure award from theCalifornia Department of Transportation (Caltrans).Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center1
OverviewThis is Part 3 of 4 California Crossing Guard TrainingOnline Courses. The following will be covered in thissection: Techniques Used in School Crossings**Figures in this section, except whereindicated, were adapted from the FloridaDepartment of Transportation’s SchoolCrossing Guard Training Program**Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center2
CA CGGuidelinesPage #15Traffic Scanning Procedure At an intersection, vehicles can approach acrosswalk from various directions. A Crossing Guard uses thetraffic scanning procedure for crossinga street in order to gauge whether anyapproaching vehicles will have time to seethe Crossing Guard in the crosswalk andyield.Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center3
CA CGGuidelinesPage #18Traffic Scanning Proc
to provide first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to all Crossing Guards. Crossing Guards who have not received proper training should not provide first aid or CPR while on duty. All Crossing Guards should be prepared to take reasonable action to help an injured child or contact emergen
California School Crossing Guard Field Assessment Tool Assessment Areas: 1. The Crossing Guard is wearing the appropriate uniform authorized by the Crossing Guard Local Program. 2. The Crossing Guard is utilizing the proper equipment (e.g., retroreflective vest, STOP paddle, whistle, gloves) as authorized by the Crossing Guard Local Program. 3.
County Police Academy have adopted the crossing guard training program developed by VTC for instructing some crossing guards in their regions. To learn more about the training's effectiveness, VTC led crossing guard training in September 2014 in Middletown Township (73 crossing guards) and the City of Newark (122 crossing guards).
implemented a crossing guard pilot that transferred responsibility for crossing guards from the Richmond Police Department to the Richmond Public Schools (RPS). With the same level of funding, RPS was able to expand the crossing guard program from seven crossing guards at seven schools to 36 crossing guards at 12 schools.
Funding the School Crossing Guard Program 1 III. Criteria Used to Determine if School Crossing Guard is Warranted 1 IV. How to Request a Crossing Guard 2 . c. Hiring and Training School Crossing Guards 5 II. Crossing Procedures for a Variety of Situations 7 III. Emergency Situations 8 . 2 Alameda County Public Works Agency .
FDOT states that agencies overseeing the crossing guard program should build program expenses into their annual budgets. Municipalities are authorized to impose a surcharge on parking fines to fund the school crossing guard program (Florida Department of Transportation Safety Office, 2016). Florida DOT has had a statewide crossing guard
Crossing Guard Training Updated August 2018. Updated August 2018 Agenda Introduction Basic Crossing Procedures Basic Crossing Steps . Updated August 2018 Introduction Adult school crossing guards play several important roles in the community: They help children safely cross the street They remind drivers of the presence of .
OF CROSSING GUARDS The primary responsibility of an adult school crossing guard is to help children safely cross the street as they walk or bicycle to and from school. A well-trained adult school crossing guard can help to accomplish the following goals: Discourage children from behaving unsafely near traffic, such as darting .
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