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Building Stronger K-12 Emergency Plans: Key Takeaways from COSECURE’s Virtual Training with CISA2 min read

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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.

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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