Let’s take a poll. Do you think increasing visible security measures, such as taller fences and additional locked doors, keeps schools safe? Experts say it’s insufficient. The edLeader Panel “Rethinking School Safety: Building a Culture of Prevention, Protection, and Preparedness” shared how to navigate rising threats, mental health issues, and what it really takes to protect today’s schools and students physically, emotionally, and psychologically.
Presented by Joe McKenna, Ph.D., Former Deputy Superintendent and National School Safety Trainer; and Katherine Schweit, Attorney, Author, Retired FBI Executive, Schweit Consulting LLC
Presented by Dewey Cornell, Ph.D., Virgil S. Ward Professor of Education, School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia; and Ellina Xiong, Ph.D., NCSP, MTSS Practice Lead, Branching Minds
National literacy rates remain at an all-time low, and many schools are shifting to more core phonics curricula for their existing ELA programs. During the edLeader Panel “A Revolution in PK-2 Literacy: Invest in Prevention and Do Less Intervention,” three pathfinding school leaders revealed how to revolutionize your district.
Presented by Floyd Jolley, Director of Curriculum, Peach County Schools (GA); Luis Quan, Principal, P.S. 126X Dr. Marjorie H. Dunbar Elementary School (NY); and Libba Reed, Regional Literacy Coach, University Charter School (AL)
Moderated by Jeanette Russell, VP of Customer Success, Capit Learning