Arizona Safe and Supportive Schools

Kris Bosworth, University of Arizona, Caitlyn Campbell, Sunnyside USD and Chair of Liberty Partnership Kino Neighborhoods Council, Diana Jiminez-Young, Child and Family Resources Inc., Sgt. William Corrales, Tucson Police Department

Because teen drug use is a community issue, the Community Development Model (CDM) focuses on engaging appropriate community members to work with school and district leaders to reduce the availability of illegal drugs. Based on current data from multiple sources, this group identifies specific community activities to reduce availability. Participants will learn about CDM and how it worked in one district.

Threat and Hazard Assessment for Maximizing Your Emergency Response Plan (Joshua)

Christina Figueroa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Solid assessments provide valuable information to your preparedness team. Site assessments, climate and culture assessments, behavioral threat assessments, and capacity assessments help the team not only assess risk but also identify resources and issues that the plan may need to address. This session focuses on several tools that are successfully used in Arizona schools.

De-escalation of Students in Crisis (Arizona)

Debi B. Neat, Koi-Education

Students act out for a number of reasons. Sometimes their behavior is due to a trigger or trauma that may or may not be apparent. We will review the core behavior levels of a student who is losing control and the appropriate staff attitude, response and professionalism needed to de-escalate a student in crisis.

Swatting – What it Means to Schools (Black Canyon)

Robert Kuhn, Flagstaff USD #1, John Coe, Marshall Elementary School, Ed Vesley, Retired Flagstaff Police Officer

District personnel will share first-hand the disruption and danger of swatting incidents – hoax threats intended to trigger a massive police response. We will discuss what swatting is, and its impact on Marshall Elementary School and the district. We will explore how to communicate with your local law enforcement, staff and parents on swatting.

PBIS is More Than Just Posters and Prizes (Boulder)

Ruth Reynoso, Koi-Education

True multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), such as PBIS, require teaching and reinforcing expectations as well as a system for holding students accountable to those expectations. Participants will walk away with an awareness of the 4-parts of an accountability/consequence system, and learn more about identifying and defining office disciplinary data for analysis and decision-making.

12:15pm – 1:15pm

Lunch

1:15pm – 2:30pm

Breakout Sessions #2

But What Would it Look Like? Alternatives to Suspension Programs in Practice (Sonoran Ballroom)

Maryann Judkins, Carla Cross, University of Arizona, Caitlyn Campbell, Apollo Middle School, Sunnyside USD, Rachelle Ernster, Copper Canyon High School, Tolleson UHSD, Matt Lins, Scottsdale USD, Taylor Perez, Sierra Linda High School, Tolleson USHD

How do you get an Alternatives to Suspension (ATS) program up and running? What do you need to make your program effective? In this panel session, schools will describe their approaches to ATS – what the programs look like and why; resources used, and program effectiveness. Participants will have an opportunity to ask panel members questions and engage in discussion around ATS programs.

Current Drug Trends & Identification (Coyote)

Debi LaVergne, DAL Consulting

New drug use trends burst on the scene rapidly. The more informed we are, the more we can affect positive change in our youth. This presentation will provide an overview of the signs and symptoms displayed by students who may be abusing substances. Information on current trends, to include illegal substances, new designer drugs, synthetics, over the counter and prescription drugs will be presented. In addition, new methods of ingestion and concealment will be covered with examples of paraphernalia and concealment being displayed.

Adult Sexual Misconduct in Schools – Prevention and Management (Arizona)

Debi B. Neat, Koi-Education

Preventing adult sexual misconduct is a part of comprehensive school emergency preparedness. Participants will review scenarios of staff and student interactions in order to recognize when those interactions could cross the line and become inappropriate and steps that can be taken to reduce the possibility of inappropriate interactions. This workshop is based on the Response and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center training of the same title.

What Can Mobile Crisis Teams Do For Your School? (Boulder)

Dan Landers, Cenpatico Integrated Care

It is important to know what Mobile Crisis Teams are, what they do on a daily basis, and during or after a disaster. Come to this session to be able to define disaster Crisis Counseling, and how it differs from Mental Health Treatment and Evaluation. Leave this session knowing how to request Mobile Crisis Teams to help your school.

Parent-Student Reunification- What’s in Your Plan? (Echo Canyon)

Jim Lee, Arizona Department of Education

All school Emergency Operation Plans require a comprehensive functional annex for parent-student reunification. This session will focus on considerations for writing the reunification annex to include identifying staging areas, maps, personnel needed on hand at the reunification site, and supplies necessary to support the process. Both on and off-site reunification will be addressed.

2:30pm – 2:45pm

Break and Visit Partnership Lounge

2:45pm – 4:00pm

Breakout Sessions #3

Student Voice: Rethinking the Role of Students as Resources and Change Agents (Sonoran Ballroom)

Barbara Wayne, University of Arizona, Gina Durbin, Cave Creek Unified School District, Deborah Lindley, South Mountain High School, Phoenix UHSD, Gail Williams, Ben Mills, Former Cholla High School BreakAway Students

BreakAway is a process used in schools where students are viewed as resources and work with adults in true partnership to change conditions. A BreakAway Leadership Team (BLT) includes a range of students that are selected to be truly representative of the student body. In this session, hear from two schools that have implemented BreakAway.

Current Drug Trends & Identification (Coyote)

Debi LaVergne, DAL Consulting

Emergency Preparedness at Schools: The New Generation of Access and Functional Needs (Arizona)

Debi B. Neat, Koi-Education, Ray Morris, Chair-AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, and Dad 4 Special Kids, Vicky Rozich, Raising Special Kids

This session considers what parents and teachers need to know about special medical, mobility, and other needs of children during emergencies or extended stays under the care of school officials. Hear from parents and first responders about what you can do now to prepare.

Arizona Twist on Customizing Your Emergency Response Plan Template (Boulder)

Jeff Coleman, Samuel Martin, Tucson Unified School District

This session will look at the Arizona Department of Education School Emergency Response Plan template and present ideas on how school staff might implement best practices to modify their emergency plans to best protect the students and staff at their schools.

Liabilities and Risks For Not Meeting Minimum ADE Requirements For Emergency Operations Planning (Echo Canyon)

Kaylee Sorensen, The Arizona School Risk Retention Trust, Jim Lee, Arizona Department of Education

If disaster strikes tomorrow, how would your district fare in a lawsuit? We will discuss the liabilities of not having an emergency response plan that meets minimum requirements. Some actions may be out of the school’s ability to control, but we will address what actions schools can take to better prepare themselves.

4:05pm

Adjourn