School safety is about more than guarding against disruption. It includes creating a culture where the entire school community thrives. Establishing a safe school environment is a strategic effort that requires district commitment and investment.
Presented by Dr. Jesús Jara, Former Superintendent, Clark County School District (NV); Steve Ptacek, Superintendent, Jacksonville School District 117 (IL); Dr. Susan Enfield, Former Superintendent, Washoe County School District (NV); and Dr. Roderick Sams, Chief Development Officer, CENTEGIX
Most educators had not seen evidence of human trafficking happening in their schools, according to an audience poll conducted during the edLeader Panel “Human Trafficking Prevention Education in Schools.” Yet 90 percent of the high schools reviewed in a recent San Diego County study found evidence of local trafficking, according to Monica Dominguez, Coordinator of School Counseling for Socorro Independent School District (TX).
Presented by Monica Dominguez, Coordinator of School Counseling, Socorro Independent School District (TX); Cynthia Cook, Education Manager, 3Strands Global Foundation; Charisma De Los Reyes, Program Coordinator, San Diego County Office of Education; and Ashlie Bryant, CEO and Co-Founder, 3Strands Global Foundation
K-12 institutions are under attack, and cybersecurity is very much on the radar of district CIOs and superintendents. With the increased use of technology in schools over the last five years, cybersecurity attacks at the K-12 levels have increased significantly.
Presented by Andrew (Andy) Roszak, JD, MPA, EMT-Paramedic, Executive Director, Institute for Childhood Preparedness
Moderated by Jennifer Lewis, President, Gryphon House, Inc.
Presented by Lenny Schad, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, District Administration; Keith Weisman, Senior Director and Engineer, SentinelOne; Rob Eidson, Security Product Manager, ENA; John Butler, Director, Cyber/E&O Industry Leader, CNA Finance; and Paul Caiazzo, Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President, Avertium
Moderated by Dr. Tom Ryan, Co-Founder, K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group (K12STAG)
Presented by Greg Ottinger, Ed.D., Former Chief Business/Financial Officer, San Diego Unified School District (CA); Lenny Schad, Chief Information and Innovation Officer, District Administration; Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director, Office of Ed Tech, US Department of Education; and Julie A. Evans, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer, Project Tomorrow
Presented by Amy Taylor, Chief of Community Engagement, Truth Initiative; and Jay Matthews, Community Impact Specialist, EVERFI
Moderated by Jessie Fox, M.Ed., Director of K12 Community Engagement, EVERFI