What is the best practice regarding attendance during an evacuation?

Taking the attendance or grade book with you during an evacuation is a best practice because it ensures that you have accurate and immediate access to student information. This is crucial in the event of an emergency, as it allows you to quickly account for all students and identify anyone who may be missing. Having this information immediately available can facilitate communication with emergency personnel and help ensure the safety of all students.

Recording attendance after the evacuation or conducting it once you reach safety may not adequately account for students who are unaccounted for during the chaos of an emergency. Allowing students to leave without proper accounting can lead to confusion and delay in identifying any potential issues. Therefore, being proactive by taking essential documents like the attendance book is a critical step in emergency preparedness and student safety.