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National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security to be held virtually, Sept. 25-26

National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security to be held virtually, Sept. 25-26

The National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security, hosted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), will be Sept. 25-26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. CST, each day. 

This virtual event brings together school safety experts, practitioners and leaders to discuss and share actionable recommendations that enhance safe and supportive learning environments in K-12 schools. Through expert panels, sessions and keynote addresses by leaders in the field, the summit explores current threats and issues in school safety and considers research-informed strategies for addressing security challenges. 

Click here to register for free: 2024CISASchoolSummit.eventbrite.com  

The summit will feature the latest research, resources, programs and guidance on the following topics: 

  • Understanding and preventing youth violence 
  • Emergency planning and safety 
  • Intervention strategies to support students 
  • K-12 cybersecurity best practices 
  • Online safety practices for youth 
  • Supporting student mental wellness 

 

Contact SchoolSafety@hq.dhs.gov or go to cisa.gov/national-school-safety-summit to learn more. 

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Posted: Sep 19, 2024,
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