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Learn from national safety experts in a focused, one- day event.

Includes de-escalation tactics, tabletop emergency drills, trauma care, and hands-on crisis leadership training.

Catered Lunch Included: Enjoy a delicious catered meal while networking with school leaders from across the region.

Exclusive Time with Speakers: Opportunity to ask questions and gain practical insights directly from Rob DePriest and Bobby Brasher.

Summit Schedule Highlights

8:00 AM

Check-In & Welcome Coffee

Arrive, grab coffee, and connect with fellow attendees.

8:30 AM

Opening Session: The Current Threat Landscape

Overview of today’s top school safety threats.

9:00 AM

Emergency Response Plan Evaluation Workshop

Best practices and methods with Rob DePriest former FBI crisis leader. 

10:30 AM

De-escalation Strategies with Bobby Brasher

DOJ Developed Curriculum – Proven methods to defuse tense situations. 

12:00 PM

Awesome Lunch (provided) + Peer Networking

Enjoy lunch and connect with other leaders.

12:45 PM

Tabletop Drill: Crisis Response Walkthrough

Simulated crisis to test your response approach.

2:00 PM

Break Out Sessions with Expert of Your Choice

Deep Dive, hear the stories, and interact personally based on your needs.

03:00 PM

Closing Session: Practical Next Steps for Schools

Interactive Panel Discussion: Providing action steps to apply now.