Presented by Frank Clegg, Former President, Microsoft Canada, and Current CEO, Canadians for Safe Technology (C4ST); Sharon Goldberg, MD, Integrative Physician; J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, and Founder and Director of Think:Kids, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital; and Mary Anne Tierney, RN, MPH, Executive Director, SafeTech NC, CEO, Blue Ridge EMF Solutions
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
A student talks about serial killers with friends in school. His comments raise a red flag about a possible violent threat. He is reported to the school leadership, who must act in response.
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
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.