In partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), COSECURE CEO Dan Pascale recently joined Don Hough and Renee Bradley for a virtual training session focused on strengthening emergency planning in K-12 schools. The training brought together more than 1,000 participants, including school administrators, district officials, law enforcement, and emergency management professionals, for a collaborative and actionable discussion on school safety readiness.
The session, titled School Safety Summer Planning: Building Stronger K-12 Emergency Plans, focused on practical strategies to assess current safety postures, prioritize updates under limited resources, and foster a year-round culture of security among staff and students.
Key Takeaways:
- Assessment First: Participants learned how to evaluate their current emergency plans to identify critical gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Prioritization in Resource-Constrained Environments: Dan Pascale emphasized how schools and districts can make incremental, high-impact updates even when funding and personnel are limited.
- Inclusive Planning: The panel discussed the importance of involving a wide range of stakeholders—from mental health practitioners to state and local officials—in emergency operations planning.
- Culture of Preparedness: Schools were encouraged to embed safety practices throughout the academic year to promote sustained awareness and readiness.
- Knowledge Growth: Post-event polling showed significant knowledge gains across all training objectives, including an 83% increase in understanding how to assess safety posture and a 73% increase in awareness of critical planning stakeholders.
What Participants Are Saying:
“Excellent information and knowledgeable presenters. More tools for my toolbox!” — State Government Representative
“The dynamic and flow of information between the panel was easy to follow and highlighted key points.” — School Resource Officer
“Thank you for having this series. It was very helpful and I took many notes to take back to our head of school and the board.” — District Administrator
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