Pre- and Post- Conference Agenda
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Wednesday, August 13th
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Pre-Conference
Meeting of Higher Education Subcommittee of the Missouri Homeland Security Advisory Council
Presiding-
Dr. Robert B. Stein, Commissioner
Missouri Department of Higher Education
This pre-conference event will be a meeting of the Higher Education Subcommittee of the Missouri Homeland Security Advisory Council. The meeting is open to the public as space permits.
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Pre-Conference1
Seminar Session: Introduction to Active School Shooter Response Training (Level I)
(POST Credit: 4 Hours)
Presiding-
Kevin Merritt, Program Coordinator
Missouri Sheriffs' Association
This session of the Active School Shooter Response Training course is designed to introduce the dynamics surrounding violence in schools and what to expect during a law enforcement response to an active shooter.
Friday, August 15th
3:00-7:00 p.m.
Post-Conference2
Seminar Session: Introduction to Active School Shooter Response Training (Level I)
(POST Credit: 4 Hours)
Presiding-
Kevin Merritt, Program Coordinator
Missouri Sheriffs' Association
This session of the Active School Shooter Response Training course is designed to simulate an active school shooter situation.
Conference Agenda
Thursday, August 14th
8:30-11:30 a.m.
1st General Session
Presiding-
Dr. Carter D. Ward, Executive Director
Missouri School Boards' Association
Keynote Remarks-
The Complete and Accurate Story of the Beslan Siege
John Giduck
National Terrorism Expert and Author of Terror at Beslan
John Giduck is recognized internationally as an expert about the school siege by terrorists in Beslan, Russia on September 1, 2004. Giduck will recount this situation and address the question, "could it happen in the U.S.?" (POST Credit: 3 Hours)
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Plated Lunch and Exhibits/Networking
1:00-5:00 p.m.
2nd General Session
Presiding-
Dr. Carter D. Ward, Executive Director
Missouri School Boards' Association
Keynote Remarks-
Lessons from Beslan
LTC Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Author of Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill
and Recognized Authority on Violence
Many would say that LTC Dave Grossman is the world's preeminent expert in understanding the causes for violence in America. In his remarks, LTC Grossman will identify these causes and highlight lessons that can be learned in America from the Beslan (Russia) siege. (POST Credit: 4 Hours)
5:30-6:15 p.m.
Conference Reception
6:15-8:30 p.m.
3rd General Session
Presiding-
Dr. Joel D. Denney, Associate Executive Director
Missouri School Boards' Association
Reception and Dinner
Music Entertainment Provided by the
Branson High School Jazz Band
Keynote Remarks
From the Brother of Rachel Joy Scott-
Powerful Challenges from Rachel's Life
Craig Scott from Rachel's Challenge
Rachel Joy Scott, the sister of Craig Scott, was the first person killed during the Columbine High School shooting incident in Jefferson County, Colorado on April 20, 1999. Craig's inspiring message will detail the lessons from Rachel's life that challenges all of us to create a world that is more kind and caring to children and others. Craig's presentation (7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CDT) will be broadcast live throughout Missouri on ESGN-the Education Solutions Global Network.3
The presentation by Craig Scott and the ESGN broadcast of the presentation is made possible through the generous support of The Children's Trust Fund.
Friday, August 15th
7:15-9:45 a.m.
4th General Session
Presiding-
Paul H. Fennewald, Coordinator
Missouri Office of Homeland Security
Missouri Department of Public Safety
Plated Breakfast
Keynote Remarks-
Threat Assessment-A Key to Avoiding Institutional Violence
Dr. Mary Ellen O'Toole
Supervisory Special Agent, Critical Incident Response Group,
National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime,
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Dr. Mary Ellen O'Toole is a recognized expert in threat assessments to mitigate incidents of violence. A senior profiler with the FBI, Dr. O'Toole's remarks will focus on threat assessment considerations to avoid violence at education institutions. (POST Credit: 2.5 Hours)
First Block Concurrent Sessions
10:00-11:00 a.m.
60 minutes
Bullying: What the Research REALLY Says: Key Implications for Schools
Chris Guinther, President, Missouri NEA;
Dee Ann Aull, Director, Programs and Public Relations, Missouri NEA
Bullying continues to be a problem in most schools across America. This session will review research findings on bullying and detail why any effective approach to dealing with bullying must impact a school's culture.
Funding Sources for K-12 Schools and Higher Education
Dr. John Hurlimann, National Manager for Grant Funding,
Sprint Nextel
For most schools, colleges, and universities (public or private), securing funding to enhance safety and security efforts can be problematic. This session will identify key considerations in finding alternate sources of funding for safety and security initiatives.
Surveillance Cameras in Schools and Colleges- The Current Technology and Key Issues in Deployment
William C. "Buddy" Mason, President, ADS
More and more schools and colleges-public and nonpublic-are using analog and/or digital cameras to monitor student and staff conduct. This session will update participants about the latest technology in surveillance cameras and identify important considerations in decisions to utilize such cameras.
When a Fight Happens at a School or a College and Law Enforcement is Called-What Education Administrators Should Expect
Kevin Merritt, Program Coordinator,
Missouri Sheriffs' Association
Many school and college administrators do not know the protocol that will be followed by law enforcement when law enforcement is called to an educational institution when a fight happens between students. This session will provide an overview of this protocol. (POST Credit: 1 Hour)
Second Block Concurrent Sessions
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
60 minutes
Bullying: What the Research REALLY Says: Key Implications for Schools
Chris Guinther, President, Missouri NEA;
Dee Ann Aull, Director, Programs and Public Relations, Missouri NEA
Bullying continues to be a problem in most schools across America. This session will review research findings on bullying and detail why any effective approach to dealing with bullying must impact a school's culture.
Funding Sources for K-12 Schools and Higher Education
Dr. John Hurlimann, National Manager for Grant Funding,
Sprint Nextel
For most schools, colleges, and universities (public or private), securing funding to enhance safety and security efforts can be problematic. This session will identify key considerations in finding alternate sources of funding for safety and security initiatives.
Surveillance Cameras in Schools and Colleges- The Current Technology and Key Issues in Deployment
William C. "Buddy" Mason, President, ADS
More and more schools and colleges-public and nonpublic-are using analog and/or digital cameras to monitor student and staff conduct. This session will update participants about the latest technology in surveillance cameras and identify important considerations in decisions to utilize such cameras.
When a Fight Happens at a School or a College and Law Enforcement is Called-What Education Administrators Should Expect
Kevin Merritt, Program Coordinator,
Missouri Sheriffs' Association
Many school and college administrators do not know the protocol that will be followed by law enforcement when law enforcement is called to an educational institution when a fight happens between students. This session will provide an overview of this protocol. (POST Credit: 1 Hour)
First/Second Block Concurrent Sessions
10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
135 minutes
Communications Management in a Crisis
Kelly Ferrara, Executive Vice President,
The Vandiver Group, Incorporated
Virtually every school and college, law enforcement entitiy, or organization of any type is susceptible to a crisis of some kind in which communications with the public are critical. This two hour and fifteen minute session will focus on imperatives for managing strategic communications when a crisis situation happens at a school or college. This session will be conducted by Kelly Ferrara of The Vandiver Group. With offices in St. Louis, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Nashville, and Washington, D.C., The Vandiver Group is an award winning firm dedicated to helping its clients make smart choices at the right time. (POST Credit: 2.5 Hours)
Gang Awareness and Recognition
Officer Robert Tornabene, Niles (Illinois) Police Department and
President, G.A.T.E. (Gang Awareness Training Education)
Gang activity continues to be a concern for some communities. Gang activity can spill to schools and colleges. This two hour and fifteen minute session will highlight means to recognize and identify gang activity. This session will be conducted by Robert Tornabene, an active law enforcement officer and President of Gang Awareness Training Education (G.A.T.E.) G.A.T.E. curriculum and training materials are currently being used in Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Maryland and Missouri. (POST Credit: 2.5 Hours)
12:30-2:30 p.m.
5th General Session
Presiding-
Dr. Joel D. Denney, Associate Executive Director
Missouri School Boards' Association
Plated Lunch
Panel Discussion with Audience Interaction/Questions
Panel:
Mark S. James, Director
Missouri Department of Public Safety
Jane Drummond, Esq., Director
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Dr. Robert B. Stein, Commissioner
Missouri Department of Higher Education
Al Winkelmann, Associate Superintendent
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Dr. Carter D. Ward, Executive Director
Missouri School Boards' Association
This session will include a panel discussion about significant school and college safety and security issues by Missouri state officials and persons who are influential in school and college practices and policies. Questions from conference participants will be taken during this session.
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