IMPORTANT NOTE

Participants have the option to attend either the Safety Summit, the
Pre-Conference, or both. Registration for each event must be completed separately.

Both events are open to central office leaders, school resource officers, school board members, principals, community liaisons, and other members of your school safety team.

School Safety Summit

Planning & Preparedness

The 2024 School Safety Summit will bring together national and local school safety experts, leaders, and practitioners from across the school safety field. Join us for a one-day event to learn about best practices, training, and resources on planning and preparedness along with other school and community leaders from across the state. Areas of focus include physical security, mental health, school climate, critical incident response, cyber, threat assessment, and more.

When: Tuesday, April 30
Where: Lansing Crowne Plaza West
Cost: $250/person

Pre-Conference

From Concept to Action: Navigating Comprehensive School Safety Planning

This pre-conference opportunity – facilitated by the Michigan School Safety Initiative – will focus on the essential components of comprehensive school safety with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention.

Pre-conference participants will walk away with applicable resources grounded in evidence-based and equitable practices, designed to be sustainable, and adaptable to the unique context of their district.

When: Monday, April 29
Where: Lansing Crowne Plaza West
Cost: $50/person

Pre-Conference Agenda

Monday, Apr. 29, 2024
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM Setting the Stage
Dr. Sarena Shivers, Deputy Executive Director MASA
9:20 AM – 10:30 AM Comprehensive School Safety: Foundations and Implementation
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM Break
10:40 AM – 11:40 AM Facets of a Supportive School Environment
11:40 AM – 12:40 PM Lunch
12:40 PM – 1:40 PM Proactive and Attentive Safety Measures
1:40 PM – 2:40 PM Secure Spaces: The Role of Physical Environment
2:40 PM – 2:50 PM Break
2:50 PM – 3:50 PM Evaluating School Safety Initiatives
3:50 PM – 4:30 PM Fostering Positive Youth Development

Safety Summit Agenda

Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2024
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM – 8:35AM Welcome
Dr. Tina Kerr, Executive Director, MASA
8:35 AM – 8:45 AM Setting the Stage
Dr. Sarena Shivers, Deputy Executive Director, MASA
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM Keynote
Robert Runcie, CEO, Chiefs for Change and Former Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools at the time of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Break
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Legal Updates
Jessica McNamara, Attorney, Thrun Law Firm
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Lunch
Comprehensive Planning – Pre-Conference Highlights
 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM School Safety Legislation Update
Hannah Sweeney, Legislative Policy Analyst, MASA
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Networking & Partner Resources Break
 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM Learning Sessions (descriptions)

Cybersecurity Threats, Vectors of Attack, and Mitigations
Matt McMahon, Director, MiSecure, MAISA and Brandon Smith, Cybersecurity Intelligence Analyst , Michigan State Police, MC3

When the Gendered Security Field Meets the Equally Gendered Education Field
Leslie Chretien, Strategy Consultant, ACAP-Solutions and Karen Dunholter, MSW, Co-Founder, Downriver School Safety Task Force

Intervention Strategies to Create a Positive School Climate and Culture
Dr. Kristi James, Senior Director of Professional Development, Navigate360 and Marquin Parks, Academic Engagement & Social Emotional Learning Officer, Southfield Public Schools

The Role of Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Teams in Targeted School Violence Prevention
Dr. Karen Barnes, Behavioral Threat Assessment Management Consultant, ACAP-Solutions

Belonging > Bulletproof: Prioritizing Psychological Safety as a Sustainable Strategy for School Safety
Drew Schantz, Associate Partner, Education Elements

Changing Safety Training to Empower Attendees
Joe Hammond, Undersheriff, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Anthony Beattie, Co-Founder, CSSP Consultant, ACAP-solutions.com Solutions for School Safety

Prevent 2 Protect: The Adolescent Targeted Violence Prevention Project
Alyse Ley, Primary Investigator of Prevent 2 Protect, Associate Chair of Education, MSU Department of Psychiatry, and Danielle Murphy, Project Manager Prevent 2 Protect, MSU Department of Psychiatry

Safety Strategy and Problem Purchases
Andrew Shaw, Superintendent, Monroe Public Schools and Scott Beard, School Safety Consultant, ACAP-solutions.com Solutions for School Safety

Securing After School Events: Preparing for Emergencies Outside the School Day
Jason Russell, President and Founder, Secure Environment Consultants
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM Learning Sessions (descriptions)

Cybersecurity Threats, Vectors of Attack, and Mitigations
Matt McMahon, Director, MiSecure, MAISA and Brandon Smith, Cybersecurity Intelligence Analyst , Michigan State Police, MC3

Effective School Safety Planning: Comprehensive, Multi-Disciplinary, and Gender Balanced
Leslie Chretien, Strategy Consultant, ACAP-Solutions and Anthony Beattie, CEO, Protection Coordinator, ACAP-Solutions

Cultivating a Positive School Climate: The Role of Teacher Self-Care
Dr. Kristi James, Senior Director of Professional Development, Navigate360 and Paula Lightsey, Supervisor of Academic Advisement, Southfield Public Schools

School Safety in Every Aspect
Adam Brandt, Assistant Principal/District Safety Coordinator, Eaton Rapids Public Schools and Jason Ferguson, School Resource Officer, ERPD and Eaton Rapids Public Schools

A Positive Youth Development Approach to School Safety
Sarah Stilwell, Research Investigator, Michigan School Safety Initiative, University of Michigan

The Power (and Resources) to Impact Mental Health Challenges in Districts
Angela Shields, Michigan Cares Program Manager, Michigan Virtual, and Erin North, Principal, Haslett Public Schools

Prevent 2 Protect: The Adolescent Targeted Violence Prevention Project
Alyse Ley, Primary Investigator of Prevent 2 Protect, Associate Chair of Education, MSU Department of Psychiatry, and Danielle Murphy, Project Manager Prevent 2 Protect, MSU Department of Psychiatry

Safety Strategy and Problem Purchases
Andrew Shaw, Superintendent, Monroe Public Schools and Scott Beard, School Safety Consultant, ACAP-solutions.com Solutions for School Safety

Securing After School Events: Preparing for Emergencies Outside the School Day
Jason Russell, President and Founder, Secure Environment Consultants