Welcome to the 2023 West Virginia School Safety Conference. During this two-day conference, we will look at school violence across the United States and methods of violence prevention and more. We are excited to have school safety experts from across the country join us.
Our keynote speakers include Dr. Steve Webb, Dr. Peter Langman, Paul Timm, Dr. Jim Harris and Michele Gay. They will cover a range of topics from warning signs and mental health concerns to top-down commitment to school safety. We will also be featuring breakout sessions both days of the conference. Topics include human trafficking, social media intelligence and influence of school safety, emotional EQ, fentanyl, Uvalde debrief, sextortion, warning signs, 3
types of school shooters, cyber hygiene, crimes against children, mental health, active shooter simulation, investigation and student discipline, WVDE Policy 4373.
This event is for all school administrators, law enforcement executives, school security directors,emergency managers, school safety officers, school resource officers, probation officers, school crisis team members, educators, community leaders, industry solution providers and mental health professionals.
Registration is now open, and we hope to see you at the conference!
Hotel Information
You will find the information for your online reservation at the link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask.
Event Summary:
WV School Safety Conference
Start Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
End Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022
Last Day to Book: Thursday, October 6, 2022
Hampton Inn by Hilton Charleston, WV for $129 USD per night.
Courtyard Charleston Downtown/Civic Center: 100 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25301.
The block is under: “Mountain State ESC.”
Courtyard Charleston Downtown/Civic Center is $139.00 per night until 10/12/2023
Presenters
Vendor Information
Vendors, it would be an honor to have you join us! Please see below for information regarding our sponsorship packages.
Conference Agenda
Thursday – October 26, 2023
7:30 a.m.
Registration & Vendors
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Grand Ballroom
8:24 a.m.
WVBE President, Paul Hardesty Provides Welcome
Grand Ballroom
8:30 a.m.
Dr. Steve Webb Presents “Connecting IS Protecting!”
Author, Former Law Enforcement, Principal, and National Safety Expert
Grand Ballroom
9:45 a.m.
Break & Vendors
10:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
- “Understanding Domestic Human Trafficking” – Paula Yount, Coordinator, WV
Homeland Security - “Education in a Violent World: SAFE Training to SAVE Lives” – Dr. Steve Webb
- “Emotional EQ” – Dr. Greg Campbell, Vice President of Law Enforcement and Government, Talent EQ
- “WV Substance Abuse Crisis” – WV State Police
- “Safe Suicide” – Michelle Toman, Survivor Support, Prevent Suicide WV
- “Uvalde Debrief” – Tom Czyz, Founder and CEO of Armoured One, Former SWAT Team Member and Homicide Detector
- “Tomorrow Needs You: Sextortion and the Dangers of Cyber Crimes” – State
Representative Brandon Guffey, District 48 (York County, SC) - “Mental Health” – Dr. Jim Harris, Associate Director Training, WV Autism Center, Marshall University
- Diamond Sponsor Presentation
11:00 a.m.
Dr. Peter Langman Presents “Warning Signs”
National Expert of School Shooters
Grand Ballroom
12:15 p.m
Lunch & Vendors
Grand Ballroom
1:15 p.m.
- Breakout Sessions
- “Understanding Domestic Human Trafficking” – Paula Yount, Coordinator, WV Homeland Security
- “3 Types of School Shooters” – Dr. Peter Langman, National Expert of School Shooters
- “Emotional EQ” – Dr. Greg Campbell, Vice President of Law Enforcement and Government, Talent EQ
- “Reporting and Threat Assessment” – US Homeland Security
- “Safe Suicide” – Michelle Toman, Survivor Support, Prevent Suicide WV “Safe Suicide”
- “Uvalde Debrief” – Tom Czyz, Founder and CEO of Armoured One, Former SWAT Team Member and Homicide Detector
- “Tomorrow Needs You: Sextortion and the Dangers of Cyber Crimes” – State Representative Brandon Guffey, District 48 (York County, SC)
- “Mental Health” – Dr. Jim Harris, Associate Director Training, WV Autism Center, Marshall University
- Diamond Sponsor Presentation
2:00 p.m.
Break & Vendors
2:30 p.m.
Lunch Provided by Stop-It Solutions
Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
12:30 p.m.
Dr. Jim Harris
Associate Director Training, WV Autism Center, Marshall University
Grand Ballroom
3:45 p.m.
TBA & Closing Remarks
4:00 p.m.
Networking & Vendors
Conference Agenda
Friday – October 27, 2022
7:30 a.m.
Registration & Vendors
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Grand Ballroom
8:30 a.m.
Paul Timm Presents “Proactive Top-Down Commitment to School Safety”
Author and Board-Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Grand Ballroom
10:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
- “Uvalde Debrief” – Tom Czyz, Founder and CEO of Armoured One, Former SWAT Team Member and Homicide Detector
- “Crimes Against Children” – Cpl. Jennifer Demeyer/TFC Tyler McFeeley, Crimes Against Children Investigators, West Virginia State Police
- “Social Media & Human Trafficking” – Assistant US Attorney, Jennifer Herrald
- “Emergency Planning” – US Homeland Security
- “Active Shooter Simulation” – Tony Rausa, Supervisory Senior Resident Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- “School Investigations”
- Chuck Kingery, Investigator, MSESC
- Collin Lee, Investigator, MSESC
- Leslie Tyree, Counsel, MSESC
- Ronald Bruce, Investigator, MSESC
- “Student Discipline, WVDE Policy 4373” – Drew McClanahan, Director, Office of Leadership Support and Development
- “Identifying and Providing Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors of Human Trafficking” – Amanda Rodriguez, Executive Director TurnAround, Inc.
- Stop-It Solutions Presentation
10:45 a.m.
Vendors/Break
11:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
- “Crimes Against Children” – Cpl. Jennifer Demeyer/TFC Tyler McFeeley, Crimes Against Children Investigators, West Virginia State Police
- “Social Media & Human Trafficking” – Assistant US Attorney, Jennifer Herrald
- “School Climate” – US Homeland Security
- “Active Shooter Simulation” – Tony Rausa, Supervisory Senior Resident Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- “School Investigations”
- Chuck Kingery, Investigator, MSESC
- Collin Lee, Investigator, MSESC
- Leslie Tyree, Counsel, MSESC
- Ronald Bruce, Investigator, MSESC
- “Student Discipline, WVDE Policy 4373” – Drew McClanahan Director, Office of Leadership Support and Development
- “Identifying and Providing Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors of Human Trafficking” – Amanda Rodriguez, Executive Director TurnAround, Inc.
- Diamond Sponsor Presentation
12:00 p.m.
Box Lunch & Vendors
Grand Ballroom
12:45 p.m.
Michele Gay Presents “School Safety: A Parent’s Perspective”
Mother, Educator, and Co-Founder of Safe and Sounds Schools
Grand Ballroom
2:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
FAQ
When will the School Safety Conference take place? And where is it located?
The School Safety Conference will take place on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301.
How do I register?
For more information about registration, visit our registration page here
What is the registration fee? How do I pay?
Registration is $600 per person, and the fee includes two full days of speakers, breakout sessions and meals are provided. Click here to be redirected to the payment page. You can pay via credit card, check or through a purchase order.
What is the cancellation policy for the conference?
Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are registered for the conference and then find that you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a colleague.
Are sponsorship opportunities available?
Yes, sponsorship opportunities are available, please click for more information here.
Are CEU hours available?
Yes, CEU hours for law enforcement and EMS professionals will be provided.
Who are our partners?
West Virginia Department of Education and WV Homeland Security.
Media inquiries?
Please contact Chris Williams, Communications Director for media inquiries. Christopher.williams@wvesc.org, 304.553.5591
I don't see my question - who should I contact?
Please contact LeFlore Lucas, Marketing Coordinator for more information, katherine.lucas@wvesc.org, 304.766.0011, ext. 34
Additional Questions?
Please contact LeFlore Lucas, Marketing Coordinator for more information, katherine.lucas@wvesc.org, 304.766.0011, ext. 34
HAVE A QUESTION? CONTACT US
rjpreece@k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-766-0011
Fax: 304-766-0022
501 22nd Street
Dunbar, WV 25064