Rethinking School Safety: Building a Culture of Prevention, Protection, & Preparedness

Is your school truly safe or just secure on the surface? Watch national school safety experts Dr. Joe McKenna and Katherine Schweit discuss what it really takes to protect today’s schools physically, emotionally, and psychologically.

As school leaders navigate rising threats, growing mental health needs, and public pressure, many are realizing that visible security measures aren’t enough. This on-demand session explores how to move beyond surface-level solutions and build a culture of safety that brings together physical security, mental well-being, behavioral intervention, and emergency preparedness into one connected, simplified strategy.

You walk away with:

• A clear understanding of today’s school safety landscape
• Insight into how behavior and mental health support prevention
• A practical framework for proactive, comprehensive safety planning

Regardless of your specific role, if you’re responsible for keeping K-12 schools safe, supported, and prepared, this on-demand session will help you connect the dots and lead with confidence.

This session was originally presented and hosted by edWeb.net.