National Summit on School Safety

The National Summit on School Safety, an intensive and interactive two-day conference, will cover the six-key areas essential to comprehensive school safety: (1) physical environment (2) operations and emergency management (3) mental and behavioral health (4) health and wellness (5) culture, climate, and community (6) school law, policy and finance. 

What to expect: 

• Experience hands-on learning about school safety best practices from national and regional experts.
• Engage in deep-dive breakout sessions, workshops, leadership round tables, and inspirational keynotes.
• Connect with other educators, administrators, safety professionals, mental health practitioners, and community leaders.
• Add to your school safety toolbox to better meet your school community’s school safety needs.

Featured speakers include:

• Michele Gay and Alissa Parker, Sandy Hook Mothers & Co-founders of Safe and Sound Schools
• Frank DeAngelis, Retired Principal of Columbine High School
• Patrick Ireland, Columbine Survivor
• Dr. Lina Alathari, Chief of the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center
• Susan Payne, Founder of Safe2Tell
• And dozens of other school safety experts and survivors of school-based crisis.  

Who Should Attend?

Educators, Administrators. Safety Professionals, Mental and Behavioral Health Professionals, Solution Providers, and Community Members/Leaders.

The Summit is hosted by Safe and Sound Schools, Region 4 Education Service Center and Crime Stoppers of Houston.