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Empowering Educators to Respond with Confidence

At Oxford Academy, preparing staff and students for every possibility is a core part of their commitment to safety. In this testimonial, Dean of Students Matthew Lasota shares how ALICE Training® enhanced that commitment—building confidence, strengthening response strategies, and equipping leaders with tools they can trust.

The Urgency of Preparedness

Though recent data shows some improvement, school violence remains a persistent and systemic threat. Educators are expected to act—they can’t rely on outdated plans or basic safety drills alone.

Data Highlights:

  • The 2023–24 school year saw 349 school shootings, the highest on record. Incidents dropped by 22.5% during the 2024–25 school year—but still totaled 254 events.
  • Most K–12 public schools conduct active shooter drills, but most rely on basic lockdowns rather than skills-based training.
  • Emerging studies show that well‑designed scenario‑based training can dramatically improve response confidence and decision-making under stress—but poorly executed simulations may cause more harm than help.

Oxford Academy is among the schools choosing to act differently—not through fear, but through preparedness.

School safety requires a proactive, collaborative approach that involves training, tools, and technology. Provided in partnership with 911Cellular, Navigate360's panic buttons and emergency management platform are designed specifically to help Alabama schools respond to and recover from events with speed, precision, and efficiency. 

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Be Proactive in Protecting Your School Community

Earlier this year, Alabama introduced legislation requiring schools to provide school employees training for and access to a mobile emergency rapid response system. The bill, HB234, requires employees to have a device that links directly to law enforcement to speed the response time in an emergency. If passed, the law becomes effective October 1, 2025, and stipulates compliance by October 1, 2030.

The law is modeled after Alyssa’s Law, already enacted in other states. Alyssa’s Law is named for 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.

Insights from Oxford's Experience


Key Takeaways:
  • The limitations of traditional drills and where gaps persist
  • How scenario-based training builds authentic readiness
  • The emotional and psychological transformation of preparedness
  • What it looks like to shift from “what if?” to “we’re ready”
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For School Leaders Who Put Safety First

"The simulations evoked feelings of vulnerability and unpredictability... but recognizing that I still had agency in these situations was equally important."

"This kind of training isn’t easy, but it’s essential. By working through the hard stuff with a trained professional, you remove confusion from an incident—and regain control."

"The greatest gift my ALICE instructors gave me was reframing an uncomfortable topic as a life skill I can share with colleagues and students."

— Matthew Lasota, Dean of Students, Oxford Academy

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Whether you're a Dean of Students, District Administrator, or Safety Officer, this testimonial shows how ALICE Training® equips you to lead with conviction—when it matters most.
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