2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will host the 2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security on September 25 and 26.

This two-day, virtual event brings together K-12 school leaders and practitioners to discuss and share actionable recommendations that enhance safe and supportive learning environments. The 2024 Summit will feature panel discussions, sessions and keynote speakers covering topics such as:

• Understanding and Preventing Youth Violence
• Emergency Planning and Safety
• Intervention Strategies to Support Students
• K-12 Cybersecurity Best Practices
• Online Safety Practices for Youth
• Supporting Student Mental Wellness

These sessions are designed to foster a nationwide dialogue on some of the most critical school safety issues, as well as equip school stakeholders and personnel with resources, training and best practices to apply in their local school settings and communities.

EVENT DETAILS

Dates: September 25-26, 2024

Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT each day

Location: Held virtually via Microsoft Teams

Registration: Registration is required and there is no cost to attend.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The Summit is open to anyone with a passion for improving school safety but will be of particular interest to K-12 school and district administrators; principals and superintendents; school-based law enforcement; teachers and school staff; mental health practitioners; first responders; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government partners; and other school safety and security professionals.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional details, including speakers and agendas, will be shared when available. To learn more about the Summit, please visit cisa.gov/news-events/events/2024-national-summit-k-12-school-safety-and-security.

For questions, additional information, or to request reasonable modifications to participate in the Summit, please contact the CISA School Safety Task Force at SchoolSafety@hq.dhs.gov.