Presentation Offerings By STRAND
School Safety Strand
(This strand provides various topics correlated to school safety)
Mary Lynn Pruneda, Policy Advisor, Office of the Texas Governor
Michael Hull, Policy Advisor, Office of the Texas Governor
Session: Governor's Response to School Safety
Since the shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has partnered with local leaders in identifying and implementing improvements in school safety. This effort has continued through the 2018-2019 school year and the 86th Legislative Session. This workshop will identify improvements that have been made, and discuss how schools can make the most of the resources available from the Office of the Governor and from new laws.
Sarah Orman, Senior Attorney, Texas Association of School Boards
Session: Safe Schools, Safety Planning
Keeping up with legal trends in school safety can be difficult. In this session, participants will learn from a TASB attorney about new laws regarding school safety and emergency planning. We will discuss legal trends in these areas and the impact of heightened concerns about gun violence, bullying, and student mental health. The session will also include recent modifications to TASB model board policies, regulations, and Model Student Code of Conduct proposed as a result of recent changes to Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code. Participants will be empowered to make informed policy choices regarding school safety.
Dr. Kristie Brown, Rees-Jones Trauma Center at Parkland, JPS Health Network
Session: Stop the Bleed: Bleeding Control Course
No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will always be first on the scene. This course teaches bystanders how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and be able to perform the appropriate steps to control bleeding until help arrives. Hands-on skill stations will teach practical skills required to control bleeding and increase confidence is providing lifesaving first aid.
LUNCH SESSION
Melanie Moss, Emergency Mgmt. & School Security Consultant, Texas Association of School Boards
Session: School Safety Legislation – Practical Application
With the close of the 86th legislative session came a variety of school emergency management bills that school districts need to know about. This presentation will examine new and updated legislative requirements and explain how they impact safety and security within a district.
Mental Health/Prevention Strand
(This strand provides mental health support correlated to school safety)
Mike Veny, Motivational Speaker
Session: Transforming Stigma® in the Classroom
This educational, energetic, entertaining session has been a source of MOTIVATION and SUICIDE PREVENTION for educators throughout the USA. It’s an abundance of simple and practical steps (with colorful examples) that can assist the classroom teacher to transform self-destructive behavior – IMMEDIATELY. This presentation offers HOPE and TOOLS for teachers that work with students who are struggling with mental health challenges, behavioral health challenges, and self-destructive behavior.
Sarah Orman, Senior Attorney, Texas Association of School Boards
Session: Mental Health Legislative Update
Student mental health has an undeniable impact on academic achievement. In addition, school officials must stay informed about student mental health due to rising concerns about school safety, cyberbullying, and suicide. In this session, a TASB attorney will discuss how recent changes in state laws are addressing student mental health in order to improve school safety, including best practices for threat assessment and student privacy. Attendees will also learn to recognize when a student's mental health condition may rise to the level of a disability that the district may need to address under IDEA or Section 504.
Keya Saleh, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Caryn Sawlis, Behavior Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Rebecca Lara, Early Childhood Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Session: Physical and Psychological Safety – A Framework for Safe and Successful Schools
Everyone agrees that schools should be a place of physical and psychological safety for all students, but schools often struggle with knowledge and implementation of best practices to support this core tenant. This session will discuss some of the best practices to provide safe and successful schools that foster a positive climate and engaging learning environment.
