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Ohio School Safety Summit 2024

July 31 - August 1, 2024

Greater Columbus Convention Center
  400 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215

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Ohio School Safety
Summit 2024
July 31 - August 1, 2024

Ohio School Safety
Summit 2024
July 31 - August 1, 2024

OSSC

OSSC

July 31 - August 1 in Columbus, Ohio at the Greater Columbus Convention Center
Hear from engaging speakers, participate in continuing education sessions, share resources and ideas, and network with colleagues and vendors.

  • Greater Columbus Convention Center
    400 N High St
    Columbus, OH 43215
  • July 31 - August 1, 2024
    (Wednesday & Thursday format)
WHO’S SPEAKING AT THE SUMMIT?

Keynote Speakers

Wayland Cubit

Director of Security, Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS)

Retired Lt. Wayland Cubit spent 28 years with the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) as a patrol officer, investigator, training facilitator, and unit manager. Cubit now serves as Director of Security with the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS).

During his time with the OKCPD, Cubit started an officer-led outreach program to mentor at-risk youth. He has played what many have called a pivotal role in connecting the police department with the broader community. Those close to Cubit say his commitment to building relationships and having tough conversations to find solutions runs deep. It was this desire to create "authentic trust" between law enforcement and the community.

He’s been married for over 30 years, and he and his wife have four children and eight foster and adoptive kids. Being a foster parent paired with his educational background in criminal justice and family studies has pushed him to build partnerships with local service organizations, as well as allowing him to better understand the perspectives of others, Cubit said.

"He knows how to communicate difficult information," said Justin King, a local attorney and friend. "That is really important. He won’t shy away from the truth." Described as a "master mentor" and "king of analogies," Cubit has a steadying but impactful presence, King said. "He broadened my perspectives."

Service, Cubit said, is a natural reflex in his household. Since he was young, he operated with the philosophy that when you have the resources and ability to do something, you do it. "When you hear my parents and grandparents talk about their upbringing, they couldn’t have made it if it wasn’t for a neighbor," Cubit said. "I picked up on the fact that we cannot make it without our neighbors. I just feel like that is why we’re here — to serve each other. That’s why law enforcement comes natural."

  • DAY 1 — Wednesday, July 31
    Opening General Session @ 8:30 a.m.

Max Schachter

Founder and Executive Director, Safe Schools for Alex

Max Schachter is a national school safety advocate. His son Alex is one of the 17 victims murdered in the Parkland school shooting on Valentine’s Day 2018. Max is the founder and executive director of Safe Schools for Alex 501(c)(3). Their mission is to provide most current school safety best practices and resources to students, parents, school districts and law enforcement so that all children can learn in a safe environment.

Since the heartbreaking day that changed Max’s life forever, he has been advocating for policy change at the highest levels of the United States government. He has worked alongside members of congress, leaders of all major federal agencies, and Presidents of the United States to make schools safer. Max has testified as a subject matter expert before the United States House and Senate and multiple state legislatures. In August 2018 he advocated for the creation of a federal agency to house national school safety best practices. In June 2019, Max’s vision became a reality when President Trump created the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse at SchoolSafety.gov. In July 2022 Max attended the White House ceremony where President Biden announced the most significant gun safety legislation in 27 years, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which made SchoolSafety.gov permanent and law.

Max has advised the Federal Bureau of Investigation Behavioral Threat Assessment Center, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center, and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office on threat assessment policies and procedures. He is a member of the National Sheriffs’ Association School Safety and Security Committee and the International Association of Chiefs of Police Mass Violence Peer-to-Peer Advisory Team. In June 2019, Max was awarded the U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General Citizen Volunteer Service Award by Attorney General William Barr.

Max has been interviewed by many local and national media outlets including CNN, MSNBC, Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Dr. Phil. He has given keynote presentations to many school districts, law enforcement organizations, and local, state, and federal agencies detailing the lessons learned and best practices developed in the aftermath of the Parkland school shooting along with his journey from anguish to advocacy.

  • DAY 2 — Thursday, August 1
    Morning General Session @ 8:00 a.m.

Summit 2024 Schedule

* All listed times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

DAY 1
Wednesday, July 31

Opening General Session, Breakouts
and Social & Networking Event

Wednesday, July 31

8:00 a.m.

Registration & Coffee and Exhibits Open!

Check in to the Ohio School Safety Summit 2024. Pick up your Summit materials, enjoy a cup of coffee, and visit our vendors in the exhibit hall.

Wednesday, July 31

8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Opening General Session


SAFETY STANDOUT AWARDS
Student Safety Advisory Council


KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Wayland Cubit, Director of Security, Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS)

Wednesday, July 31

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Student Roundtable

Wednesday, July 31

12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Lunch & Exhibit Hall

Delight in a delectable, provided lunch to sustain you through the rest of your day. Take a stroll through our exhibit hall to visit our vendors.

Wednesday, July 31

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions Block A


EMERGING TRENDS AND TACTICS
Critical Protective Analysis Group (CPAG)

The US Secret Service Protective Intelligence and Assessment Division’s Critical Protective Analysis Group (CPAG) focuses on Understanding the Threat Landscape: An Analysis of Terrorism, Trends, and Tactics. CPAG was created following the 9/11 attacks in 2002 to address a heightened need for specialized and detailed analysis of the evolving threat landscape. The presentation addresses the growth, motivation, and organization of domestic violent extremists and terrorist groups, and identifies common and emerging tactics, trends, missed opportunities, and technologies that threaten our critical infrastructure, personnel, and assets at home and abroad. The lessons learned from recent and relevant events contribute to improved planning for the Secret Service and our external audiences. The presentation successful perpetrators and thwarted attacks equips participants with better knowledge of how to prepare for and prevent against future incidents.


CREATING A SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Ohio Department of Education & Workforce

Session will focus on positive outcomes from keeping students in the classroom after a discipline incident. Options for alternatives to punitive discipline and ways to be proactive to reduce discipline referrals, such as PBIS and restorative practices. Session will also mention requirements of schools to provide support options when punitive discipline is necessary.


RECENT ONLINE THREAT TRENDS & PRACTICAL TOOLS TO ASSESS AND RESPOND
Safer Schools Together (SST)

This workshop by Safer Schools Together (SST) will provide information on Current Online Behavioral Trends and complements SST’s Digital Threat Assessment® (DTA) training. The purpose is to enhance School Safety/Threat Assessment (SS/TA) teams’ understanding of the ever-changing digital landscape.


PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Ohio School Safety Center

Understand the role and importance of effective media communication in educational leadership. Learn strategies for building positive relationships with media representatives. Develop skills to effectively convey key messages to the media in various situations. Gain knowledge of ethical considerations and best practices when interacting with the media. Enhance confidence in handling media interviews, press conferences, and other public appearances. Learn how to prepare and deliver clear, concise, and compelling messages to diverse audiences through the media. Collaborate with peers to practice media engagement techniques and receive constructive feedback.


AFTER SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS
Ohio School Safety Center

Identify Life Safety Priorities, Identify and Implement Unified Command Structure, Complete an Event Action Plan utilizing ICS forms and Annexes

Wednesday, July 31

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions Block B


ACTIVE ASSAILANT
Critical Protective Analysis Group (CPAG)


KEEPING SCHOOLS SAFE: BULLYING
Ohio Department of Education & Workforce


REUNIFICATION
Ohio School Safety Center


EXPLORING THE POWERS OF A.I.
Safer Schools Together (SST)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made remarkable progress in recent years, with advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, voice cloning, and a variety of additional services. These innovations have enabled AI to impact various industries including school communities as well as today’s youth. The future of AI holds vast potential; however, it is important to understand that there are risks associated with the utilization of such services. To better understand the power of AI, Safety/Threat Assessment teams must stay up to date with evolving AI technology.


QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer
Ohio School Safety Center

QPR is a suicide prevention training to assist participants in recognizing the warning signs of suicide. This evidence-based training offers hope to those in-crisis through three simple steps: Question, Persuade, and Refer.

Wednesday, July 31

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Social & Networking Event

Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Network with colleagues and vendors in the exhibit hall.

DAY 2
Thursday, August 1

Keynote General Session and More Breakouts

Thursday, August 1

7:30 a.m.

Registration & Coffee and Exhibits Open!

Check in to the Ohio School Safety Summit 2024. Pick up your Summit materials, enjoy a cup of coffee, and visit our exhibitors in the exhibit hall.

Thursday, August 1

8:00 a.m. - Noon

Morning General Session


KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Max Schachter, Founder and Executive Director, Safe Schools for Alex

Thursday, August 1

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch & Exhibit Hall

Enjoy a delicious, provided lunch to help you endure through the rest of the Summit. Visit our exhibit hall to connect with vendors.

Thursday, August 1

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions Block C


A NON-TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO SCHOOL SECURITY
Clinton-Massie Local Schools

The presentation focuses on a non-traditional SRO (School Resource Officer) Safety & Security Department. We currently completed the first year of the program which consists of two (2) civilian, armed Safety & Security Specialists who provide safety and security services to all three educational building levels (Elementary- stand-alone building, Middle/High School- shared building). The High School has a branch of the Public Library included inside the building that serves both our students and the public. In addition, the Annex building is attached to the Middle School and houses a YMCA day care and Greater Tomorrow Health Care facility. Our team provides support services to this building also.


SEXTORTION (Tentative Session)
Tim and Tamia Woods


988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
Doug Jackson, OhioMHAS


ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTION
PAWS — Pet Assisted Wellness Services

Numerous physical, psychological and MH benefits of interactions with pets have been widely researched and proven. Individuals often struggle with seeking, sustaining and addressing the stigma of behavioral health services and may benefit from a supplemental innovation that offers incentive and enhancement to traditional programming and student services.  People may be more invested and committed knowing they will be interacting with loving and devoted animals. Animal Assisted Interventions can grow, develop and improve existing school services including mental health, substance use disorder and school safety services, increasing student interaction and staff productivity and morale.  The research, resources, and information will assist professionals in implementing AAI into their services.

Thursday, August 1

2:45 - 4:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions Block D


SOUND OFF WITH THE HOME FIRE SAFETY PATROL
Paul Martin, Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal
Shawn Whitt, Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal

Sound off with the Home Fire Safety Patrol is a 3 day course we deliver to 2nd and 3rd graders across the state. Each day builds on the last with the goal of installing FREE smoke alarms into the homes of high risk students. This workshop will cover what sound off is and how its implemented with the help of the local fire departments. We will also go through the online activities as well as talk about the 11 lives saved in our state with this amazing program in the last year.


OHIO NARCOTICS INTELLIGENCE CENTER (ONIC)
Alex Van Dyke, Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)


SEVERE WEATHER (Tentative Session)
Dan G.


CLASSROOM DESIGNS AND HOW DESIGN ELEMENTS PLAY A ROLE IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVE THREAT
Linda Nubani, Ph.D., Michigan State University


THE RIDGE PROJECT & THE TYRO PROGRAM
Ron and Catherine Tijerina, The RIDGE Project

Thursday, August 1

4:00 p.m.

Summit Adjourns!

The Ohio School Safety Summit 2024 comes to a close. Continuing education certificates will be sent within 15 days of the end of the Summit.

WANT TO EXHIBIT OR SUPPORT?

Exhibit Prices & Supporter Levels

Exhibits are $300, and Supporter Levels start at $1,000 with more and more benefits.
Get your organization and brand in front of 1,000+ constituents at the Ohio School Safety Summit 2024.

Sign up to Exhibit Download Prospectus 
Exhibitor

$300

  • One (1) table in exhibit hall
  • Two (2) free lunches on both days
  • Logo in the digital program

NOTE: Exhibits are FREE for government agencies.

Freshman Supporter

$1,000

  • One (1) table in exhibit hall
  • Free electricity at booth
  • Two (2) free lunches on both days
  • Logo in the digital program
  • Logo on Summit website
  • Quarter-page ad in the digital program
  • Logo on easel signage
  • Logo in general session slideshow
  • Acknowledgement during general session

Junior Varsity Supporter

$2,500

  • Free electricity at booth
  • Two (2) free lunches on both days
  • Logo in the digital program
  • Logo on Summit website
  • Logo on easel signage
  • Logo in general session slideshow
  • Acknowledgement during general session
  • Half-page ad in the digital program
  • Two (2) tables in exhibit hall
  • Prime location in exhibit hall

Varsity Supporter

$5,000

  • Two (2) tables in exhibit hall
  • Prime location in exhibit hall
  • Free electricity at booth
  • Two (2) free lunches on both days
  • Logo in the digital program
  • Logo on Summit website
  • Full-page ad in the digital program
  • Logo on full board signage
  • Logo on lunch signage
  • Full advertisement during general session
  • Acknowledgement as varsity supporter during general session
  • Ten (10) minutes to address attendees during general session
CONNECTED VIA WALKWAY!

Drury Plaza Downtown

$149/night

Drury Plaza Downtown
  88 E Nationwide Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215

Book the Drury Plaza
  • (800) 325-0720
    Mention "Ohio School Safety Summit"
    or Group Code 10109623
  • Cutoff Date: June 28
    Includes complimentary hot breakfast
    Parking: $19/night
ACROSS THE STREET!

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown

$154/night

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown
  501 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215

Book the Hampton Inn
  • (614) 559-2000
    Mention "Ohio School Safety Summit"
  • Cutoff Date: July 9
    Includes complimentary hot breakfast
    Valet Parking: $35/night
CONNECTED VIA WALKWAY!

Hyatt Regency Columbus

$122/night

Hyatt Regency Columbus
  350 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215

Book the Hyatt Regency
  • (614) 463-1234
    Mention "Ohio School Safety Summit"
  • Cutoff Date: July 1
    Self-Parking: $22/night
    Valet Parking: $40/night