SCHOOL SAFETY ADVOCACY COUNCIL

04/06/2026

If you are in the space, this is where you need to be. Be part of the largest gathering of school safety decision makers anywhere in the nation. The 22nd Annual NATIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY CONFERENCE will take place in this July 20-24 at the Omni Championsgate Resort. Over 5 renown keynote presenters, over 40+ breakout sessions, over 100 vendors and fun networking receptions. Bring home the right strategy for your school/district. Go www.Schoolsafety911.org
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04/03/2026

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BULVERDE, TX - We're pushing for answers about on-campus security after Monday's shooting at Hill Country College Preparatory High School.We've learned how the

04/01/2026

Honored and humbled to have the School Safety Advocacy Council partner with the Arizona School Administrators Association and host a Situational Awareness training to over 100 Superintendents, Principals, Safety Directors and Law Enforcement Executives today.

03/31/2026

If you are an elected School Board Member or Trustee, this is a MUST attend for you. Register at:

www.schoolsafety911.org

Topics to Include
· Legal & Liability Considerations
· Understanding board member liability in school safety incidents
· Overview of relevant federal and state laws
· Case studies of precedent-setting legal actions
· Q&A with legal experts
· Board Member Responsibilities: What You Must Know
· 10 Essential Things Every Elected School Board Member MUST Know About School Safety
· Policy development, oversight, and accountability
· Collaborating with district administrators and law enforcement
· New & Emerging School Safety Legislation
· Recent legislative developments impacting school safety
· Anticipated changes and compliance requirements
· School Safety Technology: Trends & Implementation
· Overview of current and emerging safety technologies (access control, surveillance, emergency alert systems, etc.)
· Live Q&A with the nation’s top school safety experts

Florida Department of Education

03/31/2026

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BULVERDE, Texas - Hill College Prep High School has been put on lockdown.Principal Julie Wiley said in the alert that local law enforcement is on campus. The building is also secure and the threat is contained.Check ba

03/30/2026

We are just over three months away from the 22nd Annual National School Safety Conference, taking place from July 20-24, 2026, at the Omni Championsgate Resort in Orlando, Florida. This event represents the largest gathering of school safety decision-makers globally.

Key highlights include:
- A large school safety expo, which is nearing another sellout
- Anticipation of over 1,000 attendees, including School Safety Directors, Superintendents, School Principals, SROs, Charter School Leaders, and Mental Health Leaders
- Five incredible and inspiring keynote speakers
- More than 40 breakout sessions
- Engaging networking receptions throughout the week at one of the nation's top resorts

This conference promises to be an essential opportunity for collaboration and learning in the field of school safety. For more info go to: www.schoolsafety911.org - Coalition of School Safety Directors - Florida Police Chiefs Association, (FPCA) - Florida Department of Education - Florida Sheriffs Association - Georgia Alliance of School Resource Officers and Educators - U.S. Department of Education - Virgin Islands Department of Education - FBI National Academy Associates, Inc.

03/30/2026

The School Safety Advocacy Council's Executive Director, Curt Lavarello, and President, Sean Burke, are currently en route to Phoenix, Arizona, to collaborate with the Arizona School Administrators Association in providing training to over 100 school administrators from across Arizona on Situational Awareness and School Safety.

03/29/2026

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Officials say a school bus crash in west Tennessee has killed two students and injured at least seven other people.

03/22/2026

FYI - Citrus County Florida returns to Sheriff’s Office for SRO Program

The school district and sheriff’s office are working to combine resources.

03/21/2026

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Two juveniles are in police custody after their alleged plot to commit a school shooting in Ellensburg was uncovered by authorities before it could happen.

03/17/2026

03/13/2026

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A former Army National Guard member who had spent eight years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State opened fire on a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University on Thursday before ROTC students subdued and killed him, authorities said. Dominique Evans, special agent in charge of the....