The event will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. Access directions and parking information. All sessions will be in C Concourse in the north part of the building near High St.
Schedule
8:30 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. Safety Connection opens
10 a.m. - Opening General Session
Short North Ballroom
The state of school safety in Ohio: What we know to be true and recommendations for moving forward
Dr. Amy Klinger, co-founder and director of programs, Educator’s School Safety Network
Dr. Amy Klinger is a nationally recognized expert in school safety and crisis management. With nearly 30 years of experience as an educator and administrator, Klinger brings a practitioner's perspective to the critical concerns of school crisis response. With expertise in active shooter response, crisis planning and preparedness, vulnerability assessment and mitigation, and lockdown enhancements, she combines a knowledge of law enforcement procedures with the practical experience of educational administration.
Handouts: Abstract of US secret service TAM document.pdf; Checklist-is our response effective.pdf; Checklist-What makes a good vulnerability assessment.pdf; EntryScreener TrainingFlyer.pdf; ESSN 4 Empowered or Intimidated.pdf; REMS K-12 Guide 508.pdf; Safe School Initiative Study.pdf; States of Concern An Analysis of U.S. States with High Rates of School-Based Violent Threats and Incidents.pdf; TAM Training Flyer.pdf; Violent threats and incidents in schools report 2017-2018.pdf
11 a.m. - Learning Sessions
Short North Ballroom
A comprehensive approach to school safety
David Hile, superintendent; Wesley David Weaver, high school principal; Scott Beery, middle school principal; and Sherry Crum, intermediate principal, Licking Valley Local
Licking Valley Local (Licking) shares how it developed and continues to improve a comprehensive approach to safety and security. The district’s plan addresses school culture, staff training, cutting-edge enhanced facility security, threat assessment and mitigation, student-parent reunification, planning and more.
Handout: School Safety and Security is Job One
C 170-172
A framework to assess, prevent, intervene
Dr. Scott J. Hunt, superintendent, Cardinal Local (Geauga); Karen Lackey, prevention services director, Geauga County ESC; and Holly Jacobson, coordinator, Geauga Youth-Led Prevention
Geauga County ESC has worked with local school district staff and students and 15 county agency partners to design a countywide decision framework for developmental services. These services help schools deal with mental health and wellness issues, the impact of social media and the risks involved in key student transitions.
Handouts: Coalition.pdf; Continuum.pdf; County Wide Framework.pdf; Steps 2 Success.pdf
C 160-162
Crisis team response to a student death
Beth Johnston, school psychologist; and Katie West, therapy dog team coordinator, Muskingum Valley ESC; and Sharon McDermott, superintendent, Franklin Local (Muskingum)
Muskingum Valley ESC has created a collaborative system for responding to the death of a student. Learn the protocol for assembling a team, information that is disseminated to educators, support staff and parents, items in a crisis bag and lessons learned.
Handout: Crisis Team Response.pdf
C 150-151
Engaging the community in your district’s safety initiatives
Jenny Alexander, communication specialist, Mad River Local (Montgomery); Dr. Roseann Canfora, communications officer, Cleveland Municipal; Trevor Patton, director of marketing and communications, Washington Court House City; Erika Daggett, associate director of communications, Forest Hills Local (Hamilton); and Lou DeVincentis, director of communications, Orange City
Learn best practices and the role of effective communications in promoting district safety. Discover the value of proactively communicating about safety policies and protocols before a crisis happens, the messaging to the community and media that needs to occur in the aftermath of an incident and systems that should be in place to disseminate the facts.
Handouts: Crisis script responses2.pdf; CrisisChecklist2018.pdf; emergency drill.pdf; FHSD Emergency Guide.pdf; incident communication chain 2017.pdf; Orange School Safety Summit.pdf; Press Release.pdf; Safety Plan Media Timeline.pdf; School Safety Plan Talking Points.pdf
12 p.m. - Lunch on your own
1 p.m. - Learning Session
C 150-151
Helping elementary students with anxiety
Amy Blankenship, GIS and instructional coach, Olentangy Local (Delaware)
Blankenship, from Olentangy Local (Delaware), has developed a process to prevent elementary students dealing with stress and anxiety from being labeled with behavior issues. Learn about different types of stress and anxiety and take away simple activities to use in elementary classrooms to help students identify and deal with stress and anxiety.
Handout: Invisible Backpack.pdf
C 160-162
Planning and moving forward after tragedy
Tim Armelli, president; Frank Hall, founder; Andy Fetchik, vice president; Doug Snyder, treasurer; and Bill Cushwa, board member, Coach Hall Foundation
After a tragic event, such as the shootings at Chardon High School in 2012, planning, services and recovery must be provided for the community as a whole. While planning for the prevention of crisis is paramount, the recovery effort is just as important. Follow Chardon Local (Geauga) through the recovery and learn what plans worked and what to avoid.
Handout: Planning and moving forward presentation.pdf
Short North Ballroom
Trauma-informed care
Dr. Kelly Glick, assistant principal; and Darlene Mack, counselor, Findlay City
Trauma-informed care is quickly becoming a buzz phrase throughout Ohio and the nation. In 2014, Findlay City began a transformational change to create a trauma-sensitive culture. This session will discuss trauma theory and the neuroscience behind the movement, why trauma-informed care makes sense, the impact of trauma on learning and behavior, the differences between a traditional and trauma-informed school perspective, and practical and relevant interventions.
Handout: Trauma-Informed Care.pdf
C 170-172
Using PBIS to improve school safety
Sabrina Scott, director of health and wellness, Canton City; and Scott Barber, transitional care coordinator and Jeff Grosse, assistant superintendent, Berea City
Learn about Berea City’s systemic approach to address school safety. Hear how the district has incorporated positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), a multitiered approach to behavioral intervention, along with district-agency collaboration in addressing behavior and discipline.
Handouts: A Community of Caring.pdf; About OhioGuidestone General Sheet.pdf; Day to Liv YMHFA.pdf; Flowchart - CCSD iCARE.pdf; Flowchart - Levels of Intervention.pdf; MTSS Matrix.pdf; Student and School Safety Through PBIS.pdf, Transition Bridge Program-9618.pdf
2:15 p.m. Learning Sessions
Short North Ballroom
A community approach to promote student experiences through collaboration
JoLynn Wheatley, district social worker, Jonathan Alder Local
Learn how Jonathan Alder Local (Madison) built a family-school-community partnership and implemented evidence-based practices and programs in school mental health to address suicide prevention education and awareness efforts.
Handouts: We Lose a Child.pdf; CSPR_SOSforParents_Brochure_2016.pdf; SHP_Say_Something_Parent_Brochure_2016.pdf
C 160-162
After-school safety
Pete Japikse, senior transportation consultant, OSBA, and Bruce Brown, executive director, Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Safety in schools should not end when the bell rings. School buses, athletic events, school dances and after-school meetings are just some of the soft targets a district needs to consider when looking at school safety. A panel of experts will share what you need to consider when making your plans.
Handout: School security-outside the school day.pdf; Emergency Action Plan.pdf
C 170-172
Communicating in a crisis
Kirk Koennecke, superintendent, and Chad Lensman, middle school principal, Graham Local; Dave Lyle, security administrator, Springfield City; and Tony Sells, deputy sheriff, Champaign County Sheriff's Office
Graham Local (Champaign) used a team planning approach to develop a communication strategy that addresses the timing, nature, location and circumstances of a crisis. This session will provide multiple perspectives on communicating proactively when dealing with safety and security issues. You will learn about proper responses to situations through the lens of district leaders, law enforcement, principals, staff and community members.
Handout: Communicating in a crisis.pdf
C 150-151
Enhancing communication during active threats
Robert Winton, high school principal; and Austin Wilson, Hady Salama and Mary Biebe, former students, Rocky River City
Seconds count during a crisis and keeping students and staff informed is critical in ensuring safety. Learn about software developed by high school students at Rocky River City that increases communication during an active shooter or emergency situation.
3:30 p.m. - Closing General Session
Short North Ballroom
School safety: A parent’s perspective
Alissa Parker, co-founder, Safe and Sound Schools
Alissa Parker tells her personal story and recounts the lessons she learned on Dec. 14, 2012, and in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. She shares the inspiring way she has chosen to help school communities improve school safety in honor of her daughter, Emilie, and in the memory of the other 19 children and six teachers lost on that day. Parker’s perspective as a parent provides unique insight and inspiration for parents, administrators, school staff, emergency responders and community members who strive to make their schools safer.
Handouts: Ten-Tips.pdf
4:30 p.m. Adjourn
Attendee sample press release: Word format; PDF format