About this Event
Join us for a policy-focused educational summit centered on proactive school safety. Featuring renowned industry speakers, the event offers powerful advocacy and real-world perspectives on todayβs school safety landscape. Explore best practices with industry experts to support ongoing efforts to strengthen school safety.
Convergint
Convergint is a global systems integrator that designs, installs, and services security, fire alarm, life safety, audio-visual (AV), and building technology solutions. We combine local expertise with global scale and a broad ecosystem of technology partners to help organizations manage complex risk and protect what matters most.
Agenda
π: 09:00 AM
Opening remarks
π: 09:15 AM
Keynote Speaker
Host: Carly Posey
Info: Carly is the Vice President of RedBag Inc. and has held impactful leadership positions across the safety and security space, while also being a nationally recognized advocate for school safety and community preparedness.
π: 10:15 AM
Break
π: 10:25 AM
Workshop: Circle of Trust Training
Host: Andy Arnold
Info: An interactive, scenario-driven workshop that equips educators, administrators, and first responders with the tools to build, strengthen, and operationalize school safety teams. Beyond theory, its practical, hands-on training designed to unite your team for the realities of crisis preparedness, response and recovery. An interactive, scenario-driven workshop that equips educators, administrators, and first responders with the tools to build, strengthen, and operationalize school safety teams. Beyond theory, its practical, hands-on training designed to unite your team for the realities of crisis preparedness, response and recovery.
π: 12:25 PM
Lunch
π: 01:25 PM
Workshop: Winning School Safety Grants - Tools and Tips Every School Needs
Host: Chad Ferguson and Joy Dike
Info: This practical workshop gives school leaders a clear, actionable roadmap for securing competitive funding to strengthen campus safety. Together, weβll walk through the major grant programs available, explore best practices for writing and pricing strong applications, and work through the strategies that consistently help schools stand out in crowded funding cycles. Participants will leave with usable tools, real examples, and greater confidence in crafting highβimpact grant submissions.
π: 02:25 PM
Break
π: 02:35 PM
Workshop: Threat Assessment Level 1
Host: Christina Hayes from Montana Safer Schools Center
Info: The Department of Homeland Security says that behavioral threat assessment for K-12 schools is a process of identification, investigation, management, and assessment around school threats. This is a team-based approach to determine the best ways to help, mitigate, and support a person away from violence to themselves or others.
π: 03:35 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Montana Heritage Center, 225 Roberts Street, Helena, United States
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