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A Systematic Framework for Digital Safety and Hope

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

As the digital landscape evolves, so must our framework for youth suicide prevention. This session provides a research-based foundation grounded within an Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for comprehensive school safety and well-being. Specifically, participants will be guided through a full continuum of suicide prevention: prevention, intervention, risk assessment, and postvention as it exists within a digital world. Moving beyond traditional risk screening and assessment interviews, this session will demonstrate how multi-disciplinary school teams can identify and interpret the "digital footprint" of a student at risk. This proactive approach equips educators and mental health professionals with key considerations for utilizing multi-source data to identify mental health needs and evaluate risk in the digital sphere. Participants will gain practical strategies and learn of tools to intervene before, during, and after life-threatening behaviors occur and foster a culture of safety, connectedness, and hope in a digital world.

Speakers

Margaret Sedor

National Association of School Psychologist (NASP), School Psychologist and School Safety and Crisis Response Committee

Dr. Margaret A. Sedor is a nationally recognized school psychologist with over 30 years’ experience within schools, alternative education settings, residential facilities, and graduate programs. As a national expert, she facilitates training in MTSS, mental wellbeing, suicide risk... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 203/204

Lens Social/Emotional Safety

10:30am EDT

Addressing Violent Online Networks Targeting Virginia’s Youth: What Educators and Public Safety Professionals Need to Know

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

This session will provide an overview of violent online networks targeting youth, including the “Edgesphere,” “COM,”, “764,” and the “True Crime Community.” Some recent acts of targeted violence, including school-based incidents, have been linked to individuals influenced by these networks. Participants will receive critical insights into how these decentralized violent online networks operate, including the structure of affiliated subnetworks and groups, common narratives and symbols used to signal affiliation, and the tactics employed to recruit, manipulate, and normalize harm. The training will address the use of disturbing content, such as extreme violence, animal cruelty, and self-harm as well as coercive and psychologically abusive behaviors designed to desensitize and control vulnerable youth. A key component of this training is helping participants recognize potential behavioral indicators and warning signs of youth involvement in violent online networks. The training will also help participants better understand how this information can inform early identification, reporting, and prevention efforts within school and community settings.

Speakers

Krystal Laine

Criminal Intelligence Division / VSP BTAM and Fusion Center Liaison, Hanover County Sheriff's Office

Sergeant Krystal Laine has dedicated her career to serving and protecting the citizens of Hanover County, the community where she was born and raised. She joined the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice... Read More →

Bethany Sajan

Senior Intelligence Analyst, Virginia Fusion Center

Bethany Sajan is a Senior Intelligence Analyst on the Counter-Terrorism Team at the Virginia Fusion Center (VFC), which is a part of the Virginia State Police (VSP) Strategic and Tactical Intelligence Directorate. This team collects and disseminates information regarding foreign and... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 102/103

Lens Prevention and Planning

10:30am EDT

Beyond the Badge: Bringing School Safety Into Focus Through Community-Minded Leadership

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Conference Room B

Provides actionable prevention and planning strategies while also serving as a bridge to the full Advanced SRO course. The objective would be to equip SROs to confidently communicate safety concerns and lead productive conversations with school leadership.

Speakers

Von Hill

Captain (Retired), Executive Strategies, LLC

Captain Von L. Hill (Ret.) is an emerging nationally recognized school safety consultant, public safety leader, and instructor with more than 33 years of experience in law enforcement, school safety, emergency management, leadership development, and community partnership building... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Conference Room B

Lens Physical Safety
Audience SRO

10:30am EDT

Cannabis & Youth: What School Safety Professionals Should Know

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

As cannabis and vaping products continue to evolve, so do the risks they pose to student health, learning environments, and overall school safety. This session, led by the Cannabis Control Authority, offers a look through the “lens on school safety” at emerging trends in youth cannabis and vape use, product types commonly encountered in Virginia schools, and the impacts on student wellbeing and campus climate. Participants will learn about the new cannabis laws in Virginia, the roles of each agency in regulation, the risks of underage use, and what schools should do with confiscated products. The session will also highlight evidence-informed prevention approaches, strategies for strengthening school policies, and ways to collaborate with families, community partners, and state resources to reduce incidents and promote safer school environments. Attendees will leave with practical tools, up-to-date guidance, and a clearer understanding of how to support safer, healthier K–12 communities.

Speakers

Brianna Bonnat

Director of Public Health & Engagement, Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

Brianna Bonat joined the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority in June 2022 and currently serves as the Director of Public Health and Engagement. In this role, Brianna oversees administrative, analytical, and educational efforts to support the public health focus of the Authority’s... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 106/107

Lens Prevention and Planning

10:30am EDT

Considerations for Making Sound School Safety Equipment Purchasing Decisions

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Across the country, school divisions continue to make meaningful investments in security technology, emergency plans, and training. Yet many K–12 leaders still wrestle with fundamental questions: How do I know our school safety investments actually work? Is our safety and security approach designed around our schools’ unique risks and needs? Are our investments strategic and sustainable for today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges? And as school leaders, how do we ensure we are building a coherent safety system—rather than a patchwork of fixes? In this session, Drawing on a decade of work with divisions of every size, Hough—former senior federal school-safety official—will outline why compliance-driven approaches often stall and what it looks like to move toward holistic, risk-based safety systems that support not only survival, but learning, growth, and development. This is not a session about buying the next tool. It is about building the conditions in which young people feel safe to learn, belong, and thrive.

Speakers

Don Hough

Vice-President, COSECURE

Don Hough serves as Vice President at COSECURE, where he leads the firm’s work to advance integrated approaches to physical security, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness in schools. Don brings more than 15 years of experience leading complex safety and resilience initiatives... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 205

Lens Physical Safety

10:30am EDT

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Updates

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

This session of D.A.R.E. updates will include Virginia D.A.R.E. Association business and updates in training available from D.A.R.E. America, including new elementary vaping and social media lessons.

Speakers

Breanna Marini

SRO, King George Sheriff's Office

I serve as a School Resource Officer with the King George Sheriff’s Office and have been involved with D.A.R.E. for the past ten years, working to promote youth safety, leadership, and positive decision-making. I'm also the program coordinator for KGSO's summer Youth Criminal Justice... Read More →

Rob Hefner

Director, Virginia DARE Program

Rob is currently the Virginia D.A.R.E. State Program and Training Center’s Director. He previously served on the Virginia D.A.R.E. Officers Association board as Treasurer, Vice President, President and Past President. Rob serves with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, where... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 209

Lens Prevention and Planning

10:30am EDT

Four Proactive Priorities for Decision Making in Schools

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

As educators and safe, caring adults in schools, we make so many decisions within a day. For equity-centered trauma informed practices to be universal and noncomplex, we apply Alex Shevrin Venet’s four proactive priorities in our interactions and relationships with students and adults, pedagogy and academics, and systems, policy, and school wide practices. Answering these four questions: Is it predictable?, Is it flexible?, Does it foster empowerment? And Does it foster connection? will help all educators and safe, caring adults in schools be proactive and improve how schools are designed to provide safe and supportive environments.

Speakers

Dr. Christobelle Tan

Transformative Social and Emotional Learning Project Specialist, San Diego County Office of Education

Dr. Christobelle Tan (Belle) is a Transformative Social and Emotional Learning Project Specialist at the San Diego County Office of Education. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics - Secondary Education, Masters of Education, and her Joint Doctor of Education in Educational... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 201/202

Lens Social/Emotional Safety

10:30am EDT

From Classroom to Command Post: Integrating School Critical Incident Response

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

This presentation provides an overview of how schools and public safety agencies coordinate their response to critical incidents such as mass attacks. The session highlights lessons learned from real-world events, the importance of multi-agency coordination, and the management of complex incidents involving law enforcement, fire/EMS, and school personnel. The curriculum is informed by the analysis of more than 780 incidents and related after action reports. The material aligns with nationally recognized guidance and best practices for incident management and school safety.

Speakers

Greg Pass

Director of Training and Research, First 30 Group

Greg Pass is a retired Lieutenant from the Prince William County Police Department in the Washington, D.C. National Capital Region. As an Assistant Commander for the department's full-time SWAT team, Greg worked on several regional multi-disciplinary committees focused on preparing... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Grand Ballroom

Lens Physical Safety

10:30am EDT

Leading the Way in Protecting Students Online: Building a Safer Digital Future Together

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

208

The Virginia Department of Education’s Internet Safety Advisory Council provides essential leadership in helping schools address modern online risks. Through this initiative, divisions gain access to recommended instructional materials and model policies that strengthen digital citizenship and enhance student protection. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies, ready‑to‑use resources, and a clear roadmap for establishing or strengthening their own Internet Safety Advisory Council.

Speakers

Calypso Gilstrap

Executive Director of Innovation, Virginia Department of Education

Calypso Gilstrap is a nationally recognized leader in educational innovation and digital transformation, celebrated for her ability to connect emerging technologies with the real‑world needs of teachers and students. With more than a decade of experience shaping statewide instructional... Read More →

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Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
208

Lens Prevention and Planning

10:30am EDT

Legal Issues in Schools: Where’s the Line Between Enforcing the Student Code of Conduct and Enforcing the Law

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Where is the line between what school leaders and school security should be doing to enforce school rules - and what School Resources must do to uphold the law? Is bullying a crime? This session will provide insight into these topics using cases from the Federal Courts regarding use of force in school, cases involving juveniles, and cases involving active threats to public safety. The presentation will focus on new statutes but will also examine the debate regarding qualified immunity, with respect to law enforcement decisions to use force and situations where law enforcement may face violence at a school. Presenters will provide a strategic approach and provision of guidelines, coupled with key elements of Federal and Virginia law, all with the goal of enhancing the ability of school and police personnel to better respond to legal issues within the school environment and beyond.

Speakers

Elliott Casey

Staff Attorney, Virginia Commonwealth Attorney's Services Council

Elliott Casey is a Staff Attorney for the Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council. Elliott has 15 years’ experience as a prosecutor, having served as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the County of Albemarle, the City of Alexandria and the County of Arlington... Read More →

Mandi Smith

Partner, Timberlake Smith Law

As one of the leaders of Timberlake Smith's Education Law practice, Mandi’s practice focuses on advising and representing various school boards and regional educational programs in both internal and external matters. Her practice includes the Local Government practice area, where... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 108/109

Lens Prevention and Planning

10:30am EDT

Seeing Schools Through a CPTED Lens: A Guided Tour of Virginia’s New School Safety Inspection Checklist

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Conference Room A

This session orients participants to CPTED as a practical school safety lens: how design and environment shape behavior, supervision, and risk. Participants will then receive a guided tour of the School Safety Inspection Checklist structure (exterior to interior), including tips for conducting efficient walkthroughs, capturing meaningful notes, and ensuring consistent completion across diverse team members. Recommended for school administrators, SROs, emergency managers, safety specialists, and audit team members who want a clearer, more confident approach to the checklist that is required as part of the Virginia School Safety Audit program.

Speakers

Kim Simon, INCI

Founder, S2C for Schools

Kim Simon is a retired Virginia law enforcement officer with more than 30 years of experience across patrol, undercover investigations, accreditation, crisis negotiation, and training leadership. She is nationally recognized for advancing safe, effective school–law enforcement partnerships... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Conference Room A

Lens Physical Safety

10:30am EDT

Steady Minds: Empowering SROs to Help Kids Build Mental Fitness

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Conference Room C

Drawing from neuroscience, sport psychology, and real-world implementation in schools and high-performance environments, participants will learn actionable frameworks for integrating mental fitness into daily school routines — not as an “add-on program," but as a core safety and student success competency. Participants will leave with an understanding of how mental fitness reduces escalation, impulsivity, and conflict, and how SROs can play a pivotal role in guiding students through the process.

Speakers

Dr. Seth Hickerson

Founder/CEO, My Steady Mind

Dr. Hickerson is a best selling author, innovative educator, coach, entrepreneur and multi-branch military Veteran. Seth has been training high performing individuals for the last 20 years; including professional athletes, Navy SEALS, NASA, and Business Executives. Seth is a pioneer... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Conference Room C

Lens Social/Emotional Safety

10:30am EDT

The Digital Drug Market: Threats, Trends, and Intervention Methods for Youth Safety

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

At the intersection of online drug trends, substance use, and gang-associated behavior, how can Digital Threat Assessment® be used as an effective methodology? With platforms such as Discord, Snapchat, and Telegram increasingly used for the illegal buying and selling of substances, Safety/Threat Assessment Teams and law enforcement can often refer to online spaces as the origin of risk-enhancing behaviors among youth. In this workshop, SST imparts tools on how to identify timely digital leakage, assess evolving drug-related coded language, and respond to worrisome digital trends. By examining real-world cases, SST will emphasize how online negative peer groups are targeting High Risk and Vulnerable Youth (HRVY) and how Digital Threat Assessment® (DTA®) continues to be fundamental in preventing tragedy.

Speakers

Theresa Campbell

President and CEO, Safer Schools Together

Theresa Campbell is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of Safer Schools Together (SST), an organization focused on promoting a climate and culture of safety in schools. Theresa established SST in 2008 to provide law enforcement agencies, school districts, and community... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 104/105

Lens Prevention and Planning

10:30am EDT

Why Would Students Come to Your School If They Didn’t Have To? Designing Safe, Caring, and Engaging Learning Communities That Students Choose

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Conference Room D

What makes a school a place students want to be—not just a place they are required to attend? In this interactive workshop, educators and leaders will explore how to design middle and high school environments and culture where safety, belonging, and engagement are inseparable—and where students build the resilience and pro-social skills needed to thrive in school and beyond. Grounded in the work of William Glasser and his five basic human needs—survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun—this session reframes classroom and school culture through a trauma-informed, learner-centered lens. Participants will examine how unmet needs often surface as disengagement or behavior challenges, and how intentional design can transform those moments into opportunities for connection, regulation, and growth. Participants will explore designs for learning that positively engage learners within the full school environment and through supportive relationship strategies in every learning space before, during, and after school. Participants will leave with strategies and practices they can immediately implement to make a difference in the lives of all young people, but especially those who do not want to be in school.

Speakers

Ira Socol

Partner, Socol Moran LLC

Ira David Socol brings an extraordinary and deeply human perspective to the work of school safety—one grounded in lived experience, public service, inclusive design, and the transformation of school experiences and environments so that all students, especially those marginalized... Read More →

Pam Moran

Executive Director, Virginia School Consortium for Learning (VaSCL)

Pamela R. Moran is one of the nation’s most respected educational leaders, known for translating bold vision into sustainable system-wide change. Across more than four decades of public service, she has championed the creation of school communities intentionally designed to support... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Conference Room D

Lens Social/Emotional Safety

1:00pm EDT

A Systematic Framework for Digital Safety and Hope

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

As the digital landscape evolves, so must our framework for youth suicide prevention. This session provides a research-based foundation grounded within an Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for comprehensive school safety and well-being. Specifically, participants will be guided through a full continuum of suicide prevention: prevention, intervention, risk assessment, and postvention as it exists within a digital world. Moving beyond traditional risk screening and assessment interviews, this session will demonstrate how multi-disciplinary school teams can identify and interpret the "digital footprint" of a student at risk. This proactive approach equips educators and mental health professionals with key considerations for utilizing multi-source data to identify mental health needs and evaluate risk in the digital sphere. Participants will gain practical strategies and learn of tools to intervene before, during, and after life-threatening behaviors occur and foster a culture of safety, connectedness, and hope in a digital world.

Speakers

Margaret Sedor

National Association of School Psychologist (NASP), School Psychologist and School Safety and Crisis Response Committee

Dr. Margaret A. Sedor is a nationally recognized school psychologist with over 30 years’ experience within schools, alternative education settings, residential facilities, and graduate programs. As a national expert, she facilitates training in MTSS, mental wellbeing, suicide risk... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 203/204

Lens Social/Emotional Safety

1:00pm EDT

Addressing Violent Online Networks Targeting Virginia’s Youth: What Educators and Public Safety Professionals Need to Know

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

This session will provide an overview of violent online networks targeting youth, including the “Edgesphere,” “COM,”, “764,” and the “True Crime Community.” Some recent acts of targeted violence, including school-based incidents, have been linked to individuals influenced by these networks. Participants will receive critical insights into how these decentralized violent online networks operate, including the structure of affiliated subnetworks and groups, common narratives and symbols used to signal affiliation, and the tactics employed to recruit, manipulate, and normalize harm. The training will address the use of disturbing content, such as extreme violence, animal cruelty, and self-harm as well as coercive and psychologically abusive behaviors designed to desensitize and control vulnerable youth. A key component of this training is helping participants recognize potential behavioral indicators and warning signs of youth involvement in violent online networks. The training will also help participants better understand how this information can inform early identification, reporting, and prevention efforts within school and community settings.

Speakers

Krystal Laine

Criminal Intelligence Division / VSP BTAM and Fusion Center Liaison, Hanover County Sheriff's Office

Sergeant Krystal Laine has dedicated her career to serving and protecting the citizens of Hanover County, the community where she was born and raised. She joined the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice... Read More →

Bethany Sajan

Senior Intelligence Analyst, Virginia Fusion Center

Bethany Sajan is a Senior Intelligence Analyst on the Counter-Terrorism Team at the Virginia Fusion Center (VFC), which is a part of the Virginia State Police (VSP) Strategic and Tactical Intelligence Directorate. This team collects and disseminates information regarding foreign and... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 102/103

Lens Prevention and Planning

1:00pm EDT

Beyond the Badge: Bringing School Safety Into Focus Through Community-Minded Leadership

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Conference Room B

Provides actionable prevention and planning strategies while also serving as a bridge to the full Advanced SRO course. The objective would be to equip SROs to confidently communicate safety concerns and lead productive conversations with school leadership.

Speakers

Von Hill

Captain (Retired), Executive Strategies, LLC

Captain Von L. Hill (Ret.) is an emerging nationally recognized school safety consultant, public safety leader, and instructor with more than 33 years of experience in law enforcement, school safety, emergency management, leadership development, and community partnership building... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conference Room B

Lens Physical Safety
Audience SRO

1:00pm EDT

Beyond the Classroom: The Critical Role of School Professionals in Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Schools are often one of the few consistent environments where minors and young adults experiencing exploitation can be seen, supported, and connected to help. School Resource Officers (SROs), educators, counselors, nurses, social workers, administrators, and other school professionals each play a critical role in recognizing vulnerabilities, identifying indicators of trafficking, responding appropriately, and disrupting exploitation.

This interactive one-hour session will provide participants with a practical understanding of human trafficking through a school-based lens. Attendees will learn the federal and state legislative definitions, how to recognize common risk factors and behavioral indicators, understand the evolving tactics used by traffickers, and explore the unique role each school professional plays in creating a coordinated, trauma-informed response.

Through real-world examples and practical guidance, participants will leave better equipped to identify concerns, respond safely, make appropriate referrals, and strengthen partnerships with law enforcement, child welfare, victim service providers, and community organizations. The session emphasizes that responding to trafficking is not the responsibility of one individual, it is a shared responsibility requiring awareness, collaboration, and timely action across the entire school community.

Speakers

Courtney Desilet

Minor Anti-Trafficking Training Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General

Courtney Desilet is a nationally recognized survivor leader and public safety executive with 20 years of experience advancing responses to human trafficking, child sexual exploitation, and domestic violence. She brings a uniquely multidisciplinary perspective shaped by careers in... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 207

Lens Prevention and Planning

1:00pm EDT

Cannabis & Youth: What School Safety Professionals Should Know.

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

As cannabis and vaping products continue to evolve, so do the risks they pose to student health, learning environments, and overall school safety. This session, led by the Cannabis Control Authority, offers a look through the “lens on school safety” at emerging trends in youth cannabis and vape use, product types commonly encountered in Virginia schools, and the impacts on student wellbeing and campus climate. Participants will learn about the new cannabis laws in Virginia, the roles of each agency in regulation, the risks of underage use, and what schools should do with confiscated products. The session will also highlight evidence-informed prevention approaches, strategies for strengthening school policies, and ways to collaborate with families, community partners, and state resources to reduce incidents and promote safer school environments. Attendees will leave with practical tools, up-to-date guidance, and a clearer understanding of how to support safer, healthier K–12 communities.

Speakers

Brianna Bonnat

Director of Public Health & Engagement, Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

Brianna Bonat joined the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority in June 2022 and currently serves as the Director of Public Health and Engagement. In this role, Brianna oversees administrative, analytical, and educational efforts to support the public health focus of the Authority’s... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 106/107

Lens Prevention and Planning

1:00pm EDT

Considerations for Making Sound School Safety Equipment Purchasing Decisions

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Across the country, school divisions continue to make meaningful investments in security technology, emergency plans, and training. Yet many K–12 leaders still wrestle with fundamental questions: How do I know our school safety investments actually work? Is our safety and security approach designed around our schools’ unique risks and needs? Are our investments strategic and sustainable for today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges? And as school leaders, how do we ensure we are building a coherent safety system—rather than a patchwork of fixes? In this session, Drawing on a decade of work with divisions of every size, Hough—former senior federal school-safety official—will outline why compliance-driven approaches often stall and what it looks like to move toward holistic, risk-based safety systems that support not only survival, but learning, growth, and development. This is not a session about buying the next tool. It is about building the conditions in which young people feel safe to learn, belong, and thrive.

Speakers

Don Hough

Vice-President, COSECURE

Don Hough serves as Vice President at COSECURE, where he leads the firm’s work to advance integrated approaches to physical security, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness in schools. Don brings more than 15 years of experience leading complex safety and resilience initiatives... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 205

Lens Physical Safety

1:00pm EDT

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Updates

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

This session of D.A.R.E. updates will include Virginia D.A.R.E. Association business and updates in training available from D.A.R.E. America, including new elementary vaping and social media lessons.

Speakers

Breanna Marini

SRO, King George Sheriff's Office

I serve as a School Resource Officer with the King George Sheriff’s Office and have been involved with D.A.R.E. for the past ten years, working to promote youth safety, leadership, and positive decision-making. I'm also the program coordinator for KGSO's summer Youth Criminal Justice... Read More →

Rob Hefner

Director, Virginia DARE Program

Rob is currently the Virginia D.A.R.E. State Program and Training Center’s Director. He previously served on the Virginia D.A.R.E. Officers Association board as Treasurer, Vice President, President and Past President. Rob serves with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, where... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 209

Lens Prevention and Planning

1:00pm EDT

Four Proactive Priorities for Decision Making in Schools

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

As educators and safe, caring adults in schools, we make so many decisions within a day. For equity-centered trauma informed practices to be universal and noncomplex, we apply Alex Shevrin Venet’s four proactive priorities in our interactions and relationships with students and adults, pedagogy and academics, and systems, policy, and school wide practices. Answering these four questions: Is it predictable?, Is it flexible?, Does it foster empowerment? And Does it foster connection? will help all educators and safe, caring adults in schools be proactive and improve how schools are designed to provide safe and supportive environments.

Speakers

Dr. Christobelle Tan

Transformative Social and Emotional Learning Project Specialist, San Diego County Office of Education

Dr. Christobelle Tan (Belle) is a Transformative Social and Emotional Learning Project Specialist at the San Diego County Office of Education. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics - Secondary Education, Masters of Education, and her Joint Doctor of Education in Educational... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 201/202

Lens Social/Emotional Safety

1:00pm EDT

From Classroom to Command Post: Integrating School Critical Incident Response

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

This presentation provides an overview of how schools and public safety agencies coordinate their response to critical incidents such as mass attacks. The session highlights lessons learned from real-world events, the importance of multi-agency coordination, and the management of complex incidents involving law enforcement, fire/EMS, and school personnel. The curriculum is informed by the analysis of more than 780 incidents and related after action reports. The material aligns with nationally recognized guidance and best practices for incident management and school safety.

Speakers

Greg Pass

Director of Training and Research, First 30 Group

Greg Pass is a retired Lieutenant from the Prince William County Police Department in the Washington, D.C. National Capital Region. As an Assistant Commander for the department's full-time SWAT team, Greg worked on several regional multi-disciplinary committees focused on preparing... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom

Lens Physical Safety

1:00pm EDT

Leading the Way in Protecting Students Online: Building a Safer Digital Future Together

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

208

The Virginia Department of Education’s Internet Safety Advisory Council provides essential leadership in helping schools address modern online risks. Through this initiative, divisions gain access to recommended instructional materials and model policies that strengthen digital citizenship and enhance student protection. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies, ready‑to‑use resources, and a clear roadmap for establishing or strengthening their own Internet Safety Advisory Council.

Speakers

Calypso Gilstrap

Executive Director of Innovation, Virginia Department of Education

Calypso Gilstrap is a nationally recognized leader in educational innovation and digital transformation, celebrated for her ability to connect emerging technologies with the real‑world needs of teachers and students. With more than a decade of experience shaping statewide instructional... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
208

Lens Prevention and Planning

1:00pm EDT

Seeing Schools Through a CPTED Lens: A Guided Tour of Virginia’s New School Safety Inspection Checklist

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Conference Room A

This session orients participants to CPTED as a practical school safety lens: how design and environment shape behavior, supervision, and risk. Participants will then receive a guided tour of the School Safety Inspection Checklist structure (exterior to interior), including tips for conducting efficient walkthroughs, capturing meaningful notes, and ensuring consistent completion across diverse team members. Recommended for school administrators, SROs, emergency managers, safety specialists, and audit team members who want a clearer, more confident approach to the checklist that is required as part of the Virginia School Safety Audit program.

Speakers

Kim Simon, INCI

Founder, S2C for Schools

Kim Simon is a retired Virginia law enforcement officer with more than 30 years of experience across patrol, undercover investigations, accreditation, crisis negotiation, and training leadership. She is nationally recognized for advancing safe, effective school–law enforcement partnerships... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conference Room A

Lens Physical Safety

1:00pm EDT

Steady Minds: Empowering SROs to Help Kids Build Mental Fitness

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Conference Room C

Drawing from neuroscience, sport psychology, and real-world implementation in schools and high-performance environments, participants will learn actionable frameworks for integrating mental fitness into daily school routines — not as an “add-on program," but as a core safety and student success competency. Participants will leave with an understanding of how mental fitness reduces escalation, impulsivity, and conflict, and how SROs can play a pivotal role in guiding students through the process.

Speakers

Dr. Seth Hickerson

Founder/CEO, My Steady Mind

Dr. Hickerson is a best selling author, innovative educator, coach, entrepreneur and multi-branch military Veteran. Seth has been training high performing individuals for the last 20 years; including professional athletes, Navy SEALS, NASA, and Business Executives. Seth is a pioneer... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conference Room C

Lens Social/Emotional Safety

1:00pm EDT

The Digital Drug Market: Threats, Trends, and Intervention Methods for Youth Safety

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

At the intersection of online drug trends, substance use, and gang-associated behavior, how can Digital Threat Assessment® be used as an effective methodology? With platforms such as Discord, Snapchat, and Telegram increasingly used for the illegal buying and selling of substances, Safety/Threat Assessment Teams and law enforcement can often refer to online spaces as the origin of risk-enhancing behaviors among youth. In this workshop, SST imparts tools on how to identify timely digital leakage, assess evolving drug-related coded language, and respond to worrisome digital trends. By examining real-world cases, SST will emphasize how online negative peer groups are targeting High Risk and Vulnerable Youth (HRVY) and how Digital Threat Assessment® (DTA®) continues to be fundamental in preventing tragedy.

Speakers

Theresa Campbell

President and CEO, Safer Schools Together

Theresa Campbell is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of Safer Schools Together (SST), an organization focused on promoting a climate and culture of safety in schools. Theresa established SST in 2008 to provide law enforcement agencies, school districts, and community... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 104/105

Lens Prevention and Planning

1:00pm EDT

Why Would Students Come to Your School If They Didn’t Have To? Designing Safe, Caring, and Engaging Learning Communities That Students Choose

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Conference Room D

What makes a school a place students want to be—not just a place they are required to attend? In this interactive workshop, educators and leaders will explore how to design middle and high school environments and culture where safety, belonging, and engagement are inseparable—and where students build the resilience and pro-social skills needed to thrive in school and beyond. Grounded in the work of William Glasser and his five basic human needs—survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun—this session reframes classroom and school culture through a trauma-informed, learner-centered lens. Participants will examine how unmet needs often surface as disengagement or behavior challenges, and how intentional design can transform those moments into opportunities for connection, regulation, and growth. Participants will explore designs for learning that positively engage learners within the full school environment and through supportive relationship strategies in every learning space before, during, and after school. Participants will leave with strategies and practices they can immediately implement to make a difference in the lives of all young people, but especially those who do not want to be in school.

Speakers

Ira Socol

Partner, Socol Moran LLC

Ira David Socol brings an extraordinary and deeply human perspective to the work of school safety—one grounded in lived experience, public service, inclusive design, and the transformation of school experiences and environments so that all students, especially those marginalized... Read More →

Pam Moran

Executive Director, Virginia School Consortium for Learning (VaSCL)

Pamela R. Moran is one of the nation’s most respected educational leaders, known for translating bold vision into sustainable system-wide change. Across more than four decades of public service, she has championed the creation of school communities intentionally designed to support... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conference Room D

Lens Social/Emotional Safety

2:15pm EDT

A Systematic Framework for Digital Safety and Hope

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

As the digital landscape evolves, so must our framework for youth suicide prevention. This session provides a research-based foundation grounded within an Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for comprehensive school safety and well-being. Specifically, participants will be guided through a full continuum of suicide prevention: prevention, intervention, risk assessment, and postvention as it exists within a digital world. Moving beyond traditional risk screening and assessment interviews, this session will demonstrate how multi-disciplinary school teams can identify and interpret the "digital footprint" of a student at risk. This proactive approach equips educators and mental health professionals with key considerations for utilizing multi-source data to identify mental health needs and evaluate risk in the digital sphere. Participants will gain practical strategies and learn of tools to intervene before, during, and after life-threatening behaviors occur and foster a culture of safety, connectedness, and hope in a digital world.

Speakers

Margaret Sedor

National Association of School Psychologist (NASP), School Psychologist and School Safety and Crisis Response Committee

Dr. Margaret A. Sedor is a nationally recognized school psychologist with over 30 years’ experience within schools, alternative education settings, residential facilities, and graduate programs. As a national expert, she facilitates training in MTSS, mental wellbeing, suicide risk... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 203/204

Lens Social/Emotional Safety

2:15pm EDT

Addressing Violent Online Networks Targeting Virginia’s Youth: What Educators and Public Safety Professionals Need to Know

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

This session will provide an overview of violent online networks targeting youth, including the “Edgesphere,” “COM,”, “764,” and the “True Crime Community.” Some recent acts of targeted violence, including school-based incidents, have been linked to individuals influenced by these networks. Participants will receive critical insights into how these decentralized violent online networks operate, including the structure of affiliated subnetworks and groups, common narratives and symbols used to signal affiliation, and the tactics employed to recruit, manipulate, and normalize harm. The training will address the use of disturbing content, such as extreme violence, animal cruelty, and self-harm as well as coercive and psychologically abusive behaviors designed to desensitize and control vulnerable youth. A key component of this training is helping participants recognize potential behavioral indicators and warning signs of youth involvement in violent online networks. The training will also help participants better understand how this information can inform early identification, reporting, and prevention efforts within school and community settings.

Speakers

Krystal Laine

Criminal Intelligence Division / VSP BTAM and Fusion Center Liaison, Hanover County Sheriff's Office

Sergeant Krystal Laine has dedicated her career to serving and protecting the citizens of Hanover County, the community where she was born and raised. She joined the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice... Read More →

Bethany Sajan

Senior Intelligence Analyst, Virginia Fusion Center

Bethany Sajan is a Senior Intelligence Analyst on the Counter-Terrorism Team at the Virginia Fusion Center (VFC), which is a part of the Virginia State Police (VSP) Strategic and Tactical Intelligence Directorate. This team collects and disseminates information regarding foreign and... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 102/103

Lens Prevention and Planning

2:15pm EDT

Beyond the Badge: Bringing School Safety Into Focus Through Community-Minded Leadership

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

Conference Room B

Provides actionable prevention and planning strategies while also serving as a bridge to the full Advanced SRO course. The objective would be to equip SROs to confidently communicate safety concerns and lead productive conversations with school leadership.

Speakers

Von Hill

Captain (Retired), Executive Strategies, LLC

Captain Von L. Hill (Ret.) is an emerging nationally recognized school safety consultant, public safety leader, and instructor with more than 33 years of experience in law enforcement, school safety, emergency management, leadership development, and community partnership building... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Conference Room B

Lens Physical Safety
Audience SRO

2:15pm EDT

Beyond the School Walls: A Collaborative Approach to School Safety

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

Many school safety incidents begin outside the classroom—in neighborhoods, on social media, or within the community. This presentation highlights how the Office of the Attorney General is advancing a prevention-focused approach that strengthens parent notification, early intervention, community partnerships, and coordinated responses between schools and law enforcement. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to build trust, improve communication, and prevent violence before it reaches the school campus.

Speakers

Torey Edmonds

Director of Crime Reduction Initiative, Office of the Attorney General

Willie Ruffin Jr.

SRO, Richmond City Police Department

12 1/2 Veteran with Richmond Police DepartmentDefensive Tactics Instructor (current) Former CIT (Crisis) Instructor SRO (school resource officer (current) Former EPU (Executive Protection) (4 1/2 years)Strength & Conditioning coach (JM High School) These Are They - Community Org... Read More →

Ossie Trawick

Chief Operations Officer, Va League for Safer Streets

We are a nonprofit located in Richmond, VA. We serve underserved youth and young adults, returning citizens, and currently incarcerated citizens. Each year we host 3 basketball sessions that bring out over 200 youths and young adults from various underserved communities in Richmond... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 207

Lens Prevention and Planning

2:15pm EDT

Cannabis & Youth: What School Safety Professionals Should Know

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

As cannabis and vaping products continue to evolve, so do the risks they pose to student health, learning environments, and overall school safety. This session, led by the Cannabis Control Authority, offers a look through the “lens on school safety” at emerging trends in youth cannabis and vape use, product types commonly encountered in Virginia schools, and the impacts on student wellbeing and campus climate. Participants will learn about the new cannabis laws in Virginia, the roles of each agency in regulation, the risks of underage use, and what schools should do with confiscated products. The session will also highlight evidence-informed prevention approaches, strategies for strengthening school policies, and ways to collaborate with families, community partners, and state resources to reduce incidents and promote safer school environments. Attendees will leave with practical tools, up-to-date guidance, and a clearer understanding of how to support safer, healthier K–12 communities.

Speakers

Brianna Bonnat

Director of Public Health & Engagement, Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

Brianna Bonat joined the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority in June 2022 and currently serves as the Director of Public Health and Engagement. In this role, Brianna oversees administrative, analytical, and educational efforts to support the public health focus of the Authority’s... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 106/107

Lens Prevention and Planning

2:15pm EDT

Considerations for Making Sound School Safety Equipment Purchasing Decisions

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

Across the country, school divisions continue to make meaningful investments in security technology, emergency plans, and training. Yet many K–12 leaders still wrestle with fundamental questions: How do I know our school safety investments actually work? Is our safety and security approach designed around our schools’ unique risks and needs? Are our investments strategic and sustainable for today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges? And as school leaders, how do we ensure we are building a coherent safety system—rather than a patchwork of fixes? In this session, Drawing on a decade of work with divisions of every size, Hough—former senior federal school-safety official—will outline why compliance-driven approaches often stall and what it looks like to move toward holistic, risk-based safety systems that support not only survival, but learning, growth, and development. This is not a session about buying the next tool. It is about building the conditions in which young people feel safe to learn, belong, and thrive.

Speakers

Don Hough

Vice-President, COSECURE

Don Hough serves as Vice President at COSECURE, where he leads the firm’s work to advance integrated approaches to physical security, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness in schools. Don brings more than 15 years of experience leading complex safety and resilience initiatives... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 205

Lens Physical Safety

2:15pm EDT

Four Proactive Priorities for Decision Making in Schools

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

As educators and safe, caring adults in schools, we make so many decisions within a day. For equity-centered trauma informed practices to be universal and noncomplex, we apply Alex Shevrin Venet’s four proactive priorities in our interactions and relationships with students and adults, pedagogy and academics, and systems, policy, and school wide practices. Answering these four questions: Is it predictable?, Is it flexible?, Does it foster empowerment? And Does it foster connection? will help all educators and safe, caring adults in schools be proactive and improve how schools are designed to provide safe and supportive environments.

Speakers

Dr. Christobelle Tan

Transformative Social and Emotional Learning Project Specialist, San Diego County Office of Education

Dr. Christobelle Tan (Belle) is a Transformative Social and Emotional Learning Project Specialist at the San Diego County Office of Education. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics - Secondary Education, Masters of Education, and her Joint Doctor of Education in Educational... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 201/202

Lens Social/Emotional Safety

2:15pm EDT

From Classroom to Command Post: Integrating School Critical Incident Response

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

This presentation provides an overview of how schools and public safety agencies coordinate their response to critical incidents such as mass attacks. The session highlights lessons learned from real-world events, the importance of multi-agency coordination, and the management of complex incidents involving law enforcement, fire/EMS, and school personnel. The curriculum is informed by the analysis of more than 780 incidents and related after action reports. The material aligns with nationally recognized guidance and best practices for incident management and school safety.

Speakers

Greg Pass

Director of Training and Research, First 30 Group

Greg Pass is a retired Lieutenant from the Prince William County Police Department in the Washington, D.C. National Capital Region. As an Assistant Commander for the department's full-time SWAT team, Greg worked on several regional multi-disciplinary committees focused on preparing... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom

Lens Physical Safety

2:15pm EDT

Leading the Way in Protecting Students Online: Building a Safer Digital Future Together

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

208

The Virginia Department of Education’s Internet Safety Advisory Council provides essential leadership in helping schools address modern online risks. Through this initiative, divisions gain access to recommended instructional materials and model policies that strengthen digital citizenship and enhance student protection. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies, ready‑to‑use resources, and a clear roadmap for establishing or strengthening their own Internet Safety Advisory Council.

Speakers

Calypso Gilstrap

Executive Director of Innovation, Virginia Department of Education

Calypso Gilstrap is a nationally recognized leader in educational innovation and digital transformation, celebrated for her ability to connect emerging technologies with the real‑world needs of teachers and students. With more than a decade of experience shaping statewide instructional... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
208

Lens Prevention and Planning

2:15pm EDT

Seeing Schools Through a CPTED Lens: A Guided Tour of Virginia’s New School Safety Inspection Checklist

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

Conference Room A

This session orients participants to CPTED as a practical school safety lens: how design and environment shape behavior, supervision, and risk. Participants will then receive a guided tour of the School Safety Inspection Checklist structure (exterior to interior), including tips for conducting efficient walkthroughs, capturing meaningful notes, and ensuring consistent completion across diverse team members. Recommended for school administrators, SROs, emergency managers, safety specialists, and audit team members who want a clearer, more confident approach to the checklist that is required as part of the Virginia School Safety Audit program.

Speakers

Kim Simon, INCI

Founder, S2C for Schools

Kim Simon is a retired Virginia law enforcement officer with more than 30 years of experience across patrol, undercover investigations, accreditation, crisis negotiation, and training leadership. She is nationally recognized for advancing safe, effective school–law enforcement partnerships... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Conference Room A

Lens Physical Safety

2:15pm EDT

Steady Minds: Empowering SROs to Help Kids Build Mental Fitness

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

Conference Room C

Drawing from neuroscience, sport psychology, and real-world implementation in schools and high-performance environments, participants will learn actionable frameworks for integrating mental fitness into daily school routines — not as an “add-on program," but as a core safety and student success competency. Participants will leave with an understanding of how mental fitness reduces escalation, impulsivity, and conflict, and how SROs can play a pivotal role in guiding students through the process.

Speakers

Dr. Seth Hickerson

Founder/CEO, My Steady Mind

Dr. Hickerson is a best selling author, innovative educator, coach, entrepreneur and multi-branch military Veteran. Seth has been training high performing individuals for the last 20 years; including professional athletes, Navy SEALS, NASA, and Business Executives. Seth is a pioneer... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Conference Room C

Lens Social/Emotional Safety

2:15pm EDT

The Digital Drug Market: Threats, Trends, and Intervention Methods for Youth Safety

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

At the intersection of online drug trends, substance use, and gang-associated behavior, how can Digital Threat Assessment® be used as an effective methodology? With platforms such as Discord, Snapchat, and Telegram increasingly used for the illegal buying and selling of substances, Safety/Threat Assessment Teams and law enforcement can often refer to online spaces as the origin of risk-enhancing behaviors among youth. In this workshop, SST imparts tools on how to identify timely digital leakage, assess evolving drug-related coded language, and respond to worrisome digital trends. By examining real-world cases, SST will emphasize how online negative peer groups are targeting High Risk and Vulnerable Youth (HRVY) and how Digital Threat Assessment® (DTA®) continues to be fundamental in preventing tragedy.

Speakers

Theresa Campbell

President and CEO, Safer Schools Together

Theresa Campbell is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of Safer Schools Together (SST), an organization focused on promoting a climate and culture of safety in schools. Theresa established SST in 2008 to provide law enforcement agencies, school districts, and community... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 104/105

Lens Prevention and Planning

2:15pm EDT

Why Would Students Come to Your School If They Didn’t Have To? Designing Safe, Caring, and Engaging Learning Communities That Students Choose

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

Conference Room D

What makes a school a place students want to be—not just a place they are required to attend? In this interactive workshop, educators and leaders will explore how to design middle and high school environments and culture where safety, belonging, and engagement are inseparable—and where students build the resilience and pro-social skills needed to thrive in school and beyond. Grounded in the work of William Glasser and his five basic human needs—survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun—this session reframes classroom and school culture through a trauma-informed, learner-centered lens. Participants will examine how unmet needs often surface as disengagement or behavior challenges, and how intentional design can transform those moments into opportunities for connection, regulation, and growth. Participants will explore designs for learning that positively engage learners within the full school environment and through supportive relationship strategies in every learning space before, during, and after school. Participants will leave with strategies and practices they can immediately implement to make a difference in the lives of all young people, but especially those who do not want to be in school.

Speakers

Ira Socol

Partner, Socol Moran LLC

Ira David Socol brings an extraordinary and deeply human perspective to the work of school safety—one grounded in lived experience, public service, inclusive design, and the transformation of school experiences and environments so that all students, especially those marginalized... Read More →

Pam Moran

Executive Director, Virginia School Consortium for Learning (VaSCL)

Pamela R. Moran is one of the nation’s most respected educational leaders, known for translating bold vision into sustainable system-wide change. Across more than four decades of public service, she has championed the creation of school communities intentionally designed to support... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Conference Room D

Lens Social/Emotional Safety