School Safety Summit: Exceed Expectations
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Date: June 5, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Region 7 ESC Cedar Rooms Workshop: #305411
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Join us for the School Safety Summit: Exceed Expectations, a full-day workshop designed to equip educators, administrators, and safety personnel with the latest strategies and tools to create a secure learning environment. This year’s summit will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities to help schools stay ahead of evolving safety challenges.
Why attend?
- Gain insights from top safety experts and law enforcement professionals
- Participate in hands-on workshops and panel discussions
- Network with peers and vendors showcasing cutting-edge safety technologies
- Walk away with actionable strategies to enhance school security
Don’t miss this opportunity to set a new benchmark for school safety in Region 7. Register now and be part of the movement to Exceed Expectations!
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. - Welcome
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Keynote, Jeffrey Yarbrough
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. - Break / Vendors
10:30 - 11:15 a.m. - Keynote by TEA
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Lunch
12:15 - 12:20 p.m. - Break
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. - Welcome
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Keynote, Jeffrey Yarbrough
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. - Break / Vendors
10:30 - 11:15 a.m. - Keynote by TEA
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Lunch
12:15 - 12:20 p.m. - Break
12:20 - 1:05 p.m. - Breakout Session 1
1:05-1:25 p.m. - Break / Vendors
1:25 - 2:10 p.m. - Breakout Session 2
2:10 - 2:15 p.m. - Break
2:15 - 3:00 p.m. - Breakout Session 3
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Door Prizes
1:05-1:25 p.m. - Break / Vendors
1:25 - 2:10 p.m. - Breakout Session 2
2:10 - 2:15 p.m. - Break
2:15 - 3:00 p.m. - Breakout Session 3
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Door Prizes
Jeffrey Yarbrough, a 27-year police and army veteran, will serve as this year’s keynote speaker. Chief Yarbrough was sworn in as the Chief of the Hutto (Texas) Police Department in April 2022 and is known for his innovative and transformational leadership. His session will focus on actionable strategies to enhance school safety while fostering collaboration among stakeholders.Prior to joining Hutto PD, Chief Yarbrough served as the inaugural Chief of Police for the Round Rock Independent School District and held leadership roles in Bastrop ISD and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. He has extensive experience in law enforcement, school safety, and public integrity investigations. Chief Yarbrough holds a Master of Science degree in Educational Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University and has completed leadership programs at Northwestern University and Blue Ridge Community College. Read more about Jeffrey Yarbrough.
Explore a diverse range of breakout sessions led by industry experts, covering critical aspects of school safety:
- Operationalizing Behavior Threat Assessment – Cara Whedbee, PhD, LMFT, CCPT
- TEA Keynote on BTA – TEA Representative
- Legislative Updates – Chief Bill Avera
- School Security Best Practices – Ray Barron
- TEA DVAs (District Vulnerability Assessments) – Jeremy Black
- FBI Insights on School Safety – Special Agent Josh Mathews
- Weather Preparedness for Schools – Doc Deason, Meteorologist
- TBD Topic – Bobby Brasher
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!
If you would like to become a sponsor for our event, find out more information on our sponsorship page.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT A MEMBER OF OUR SCHOOL SAFETY TEAM!
