2026 SOUTHEAST SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT

Advancing School Safety Through Modern Violence Prevention, this summit brings together national experts and local leaders for two days of keynotes and expert panels. Attendees will explore emerging drug trends, substance abuse, and digital threats facing today’s schools. Using the Safe and Sound Schools’ Comprehensive School Safety model, the event provides practical, evidence-based strategies to protect students and support their well-being. The Southeast Summit aims to foster relationships to implement a ‘whole community’ approach to school safety, emphasizing that a diverse team is crucial for ensuring school safety. Participants can expect to discover practical strategies, evidence-based approaches, and actionable insights to apply immediately in their school or district, while also networking with school safety leaders and peers. Key focus areas include Mental and Behavioral Health, Health and Wellness, Physical Safety and Security, Culture, Climate, and Community, Leadership, Law, and Policy, and Operation and Emergency Management.