The Maine School Safety Center has joined the Educator Summit!
We are pleased to offer 43 presenters with
sessions on safety-related topics.
You may register for safety sessions as well as sessions from the rest of the Educator Summit. The best of both worlds!
The second annual School Safety Summit will be held August 7-10, 2023, at the Augusta Civic Center. We welcome educators, administrators, school personnel, school transportation providers, school nurses and counselors, school social workers, school resource officers, local law enforcement working with schools, juvenile community corrections officers, local emergency management providers, first responders, and all stakeholders involved in school safety to participate.
The Maine School Safety Center, Department of Corrections, and School Resource Officers Association are proud to present this high-quality, diverse training opportunity.
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- There will be some presentations that will last longer than a single session, up to, and including an entire day. Plan accordingly. You can use this template to help with planning
- If you are unable to attend all four days of the Educator Summit, please register and be sure not to choose sessions for the days you will not be in attendance.
- A certificate of attendance and contact hours will be generated upon the end of your completion of the summit evaluation and be emailed to the address associated with your registration.
Help Guide (Please Read)
The below searchable table can help schedule your sessions for the MES.
- Finding Presentations by #: Each presentation is assigned a number (shown during session registration). When searching for a specific presentation number, use a 3-digit code and quotations. For example, if you want info on Presentation 4, type: "004" to show only that presentation.
- Finding Presentations by Day: Type (including quotations) "Day 1", "Day 2", "Day 3", or "Day 4" in the search box.
- Finding Presentations by Intended Audiences: Although sessions may be geared toward certain audiences, you are welcome to sign up for any sessions that interest you. The below audiences can be searched for (using quotations) to assist in helping choose sessions that may benefit you based on your role.
- Early Childhood Personnel
- School Safety Officers
- Nurses
- School Counselors
- Transportation Staff
- Child Nutrition Staff
- Educational Technicians
- CTE Program Educators
- Special Educators
- Classroom Educators
- Administrators
- Physical Education & Health
- Finding Presentations by Topic Area: Type in a keyword (in quotations) to search for areas of interest such as "Social Emotional Learning" or "Student Engagement." You may also search without quotations a more general search.
Note - these are ONLY the presentations brought to you by the Maine School Safety Center. For a full list of all events, go here
| # | Presentation Name | Presenter | Co-Presenter(s) | Description | Intended Audience | Day & Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 012 |
Child Sexual Assault and the Children's Advocacy Center Model |
Melissa Martin Public Policy and Legal Director Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault |
Katie Church |
This training will review research and information about child sexual assault in Maine. This training will also review how child sexual assault is investigated and addressed through the Children's Advocacy Center model in Maine. (90 Minutes) |
Early Childhood Personnel, School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Transportation Staff, Child Nutrition Staff, Educational Technicians, CTE Program Educators, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 1 - 8:45am - 10:15am Day 1 - 10:30am - 12:00pm |
| 015 |
Communicating in a Diverse World |
Roy King Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Manager Maine Department of Corrections |
Today, more than ever, we live and work in multicultural communities, and we must be able to effectively interact and respect each other. Now, more than ever, we must be prepared and willing to proactively become aware of cultural differences, to support positive interaction and communication. This class will challenge you to examine your biases, stereotypes, prejudices, and privileges. (90 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, School Counselors, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 1 - 1:30 pm - 3:00pm Day 1 - 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
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| 020 |
School Bus Safety - Pretrip and Inspection |
Jason King Public Safety Inspector I - Vehicle Maine State Police |
School bus transportation safety and inspection (60 Minutes) |
Transportation Staff, Administrators |
Day 4 - 9:00am - 10:00am Day 4 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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| 021 |
Social Media as a Positive Tool for Youth Engagement and Community Resilience |
Nicholas Feero Youth Resource Navigator Penquis Community Action |
In this presentation, we’ll be examining the common practices of social media and how it can be used as a tool for helping youth stay engaged in positive peer interactions and for decreasing stigma surrounding substance misuse in their community. With this presentation, we’ll be examining how to perform positive social media practices, real-world examples of positive youth engagement, observations surrounding the mentality of social media, and we'll be taking a prospective look at how to implement social media in an environment to decrease stigma and promote well-being. (60 Minutes) |
School Counselors, Educational Technicians, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 1 - 8:45am - 9:45am Day 1 - 10:00am - 11:00am |
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| 023 |
We Recover Together: SAY Peer Social Groups and the In-School Support Approach |
Joe Costello Youth Resource Navigator (Substance Affected Youth Program) Penquis Community Action |
Mike Gray Program Manager (Substance-Affected Youth Program) Penquis Community Action |
We would like to share our experiences helping youth understand what it means to be an Affected Other. Through this work, the power of peer connections helps students see they are far from alone. This process has taught us a lot regarding how students can benefit from peer lead groups and a program we have deemed “In School Support.” Rather than “Suspension,” the intention is to take something punitive and have it viewed as a voluntary option for students needing additional mentorship. In this presentation, you will learn: How we identified the needs of the school community and what those needs looked like, the targeted youth, purpose, and guidance of the grant behind our efforts, the successes and challenges we have met thus far in the journey. (60 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators |
Day 1 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm Day 1 - 2:45pm - 3:45pm |
| 024 |
Public Information Basics |
Melissa Condon FEMA Integration Team (Preparedness)- Maine |
Amy Carole MEMA Public Outreach Specialist |
This training will provide attendees with real-life tips and tricks to ensure your internal and external audiences have the right information at the right time so they can make the right decision. This includes connecting with your audiences where they are at, including social media, as well as making sure you’re aware of who all of your audiences are. A graduate of FEMA EMI’s Master Public Information Officer program, Amy is the Public Outreach Specialist for MEMA and working to create a Public Information Network to strengthen the flow of information within emergency management across the State of Maine, regionally, and internationally. This is the full day presentation for school emergency management that should be scheduled on Monday the 7th. (All Day) |
School Safety Officers, Administrators |
Day 1 - All Day |
| 027 |
Autism and Safety |
Cathy Dionne Executive Director Autism Society of Maine |
Participants will leave with the understanding of how safety and autism need to be addressed prior to an incident. They will learn how to recognize escalation and when to intervene. The participant will leave with tools to better interact with students with autism. Strategies will also be shared around sensory issues, communication, and environmental triggers. (90 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers |
Day 3 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm Day 3 - 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
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| 028 |
MSSI Pilot Group Symposium |
Melissa Condon FEMA Integration Team (Preparedness)- Maine |
Wendy Robichaud Maine Department of Education |
This a closed session for members of the MSSI pilot group. (3 Hours) |
MSSI Pilot Group |
Day 2 - 8:30 - 11:30 |
| 029 |
U.S. Secret Service Research and Recommendations on the Prevention of Targeted School Violence |
Karen Barnes Behavioral Threat Assessment Management Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
For over 20 years, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) has researched the thinking and behaviors of those who commit targeted school violence to prevent future tragedies. Key findings from this research indicate that establishing multidisciplinary behavioral threat assessment teams and encouraging the reporting of concerning behaviors are critical steps in preventing targeted violence. This presentation will explore relevant past incidents and findings and recommendations from NTAC’s latest research on targeted school violence and averted school attacks in the United States. It will also focus on how communities can use a multidisciplinary approach to identify, assess, and intervene with students exhibiting concerning or threatening behaviors as early as possible. (3 Hours) |
School Safety Officers, School Counselors, Administrators |
Day 3 - 8:15am - 11:15pm |
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| 029A |
Panel Discussion on Threat Assessment |
Karen Barnes Behavioral Threat Assessment Management Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
Join us for a panel discussion on threat assessment with CSTAG users and leaders in the field. (3 Hours) |
School Safety Officers, School Counselors, Administrators | Day 3 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm | |
| 030 |
Classroom Supports from Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) |
Hillari Morgan State Coordinator Students Against Destructive Decisions |
Education today is hard, and knowing how to reach and support youth in all the ways they most need can feel like a daunting task. Join Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and learn how we can help support you and your students! SADD offers free resources and programming on leadership, mental health, substance abuse, and traffic safety, as well as a direct connection to your Maine State Coordinator. Together we can empower and mobilize our kids to understand how to make safer decisions for themselves and how to infuse that knowledge into their communities. |
School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, CTE Program Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 2 - 8:30am - 9:30am Day 2 - 9:45am - 10:45am |
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| 032 |
Becoming a Restorative School Community |
Stacey Barlow Restorative Practices Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
The Maine School Safety Center (MSSC) is creating a hybrid Restorative Practices (RP) training for all schools that will be offered free of charge, piloting in late 2023. The MSSC believes that the development of an intentional community based on Restorative Practices is the best way to build a sense of safety, equity and belonging while also responding to behavior in a victim-centered, nonpunitive manner that encourages accountability and restoration to individuals and community. This is best achieved using a simultaneous top-down and bottom-up approach, starting with consensus from all stakeholders. This 3-hour workshop, appropriate for leaders and staff of schools with students of all ages, will focus on laying the groundwork necessary at the school and district level to prepare for the paradigm shift of becoming a Restorative school community. This will include information and techniques for creating family, staff, and administrative understanding of and buy-in for RP, tools for evaluating existing policies and codes of conduct to ensure compliance with Maine statute, and the application process for joining a cohort for the MSSC Restorative Practices Tier I and Tier II training. (3 Hours) |
School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Educational Technicians, CTE Program Educators, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 4 - 9:00am - 12:00pm |
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| 033 |
Restorative Practices and the No Recess Rule |
Stacey Barlow Restorative Practices Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
Kellie Bailey Ashley Bryant Reynolds, MSEd |
This workshop, appropriate for Pre-K thru 5th-grade schools, will focus on the role of Restorative Practices in Maine Title20-A, Section 15 I-J, which provide that recess may not be withheld as a consequence of a violation of the student code of conduct by any student enrolled in grade 5 or below, and that an out-of-school suspension or expulsion may not be issued to a student in grade 5 or below except as provided under subsection 9 or 9‑A. Along with Kellie Bailey, Emotional Intelligence Coordinator from the Office of School and Student Supports, Stacey will help teachers and administrators understand the intention of this statute and create acceptable and appropriate policies and activities for compliance that meet the needs of individual schools. Ashley Reynolds, Principal of the Captain Albert Stevens School in Belfast, will join this session to speak about the ways a Restorative Mindset assists teachers in applying Restorative Practices in the classroom. This will be followed by a panel discussion with teachers from the Captain Albert Stevens School focused on the benefits and challenges of implementing a Restorative School Culture. (3 Hours) |
School Safety Officers, School Counselors, Educational Technicians, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 4 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm |
| 039 |
Emotional Intelligence as a Primary Prevention - Why this Work Begins with Us |
Kellie Bailey SEL Specialist Maine Department of Education |
This workshop provides participants with the key elements and foundation of Emotional Intelligence (EI) necessary to develop a deep understanding that when the adults in our schools and communities are integrated and regulated, and "trauma-informed" framework for creating safe, inclusive learning environments where all children can optimally develop, learn and grow is achieved. This framework is gleaned from the extensive body of research provided by CASEL (the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning). SEL research is well documented, and implementing the 5-part framework, which focuses on the knowledge, skill, and dispositions youth require to learn, aspire/reach aspirations, and become compassionate and caring contributing members of their school and local communities begins with the intentional instruction of SEL skills. SEL for students and the school community is best achieved when adult SEL or Emotional Intelligence (EI) work is interwoven into the structure. It is the view of Maine DOE based upon this CASEL framework that SEL is a "contextual system of habits, dispositions, knowledge, skills, procedure, and policies"- that inform the way human beings self-assess and manage their emotions, engage in healthy prosocial relationships, understand empathy, compassion, and perspectives of others (beginning with the self) and utilize critical thinking for problem-solving and learning collaboratively. Kellie will demonstrate through shared experiences and in providing an overview of the Maine Department of Education's adults EI/SEL resources to support adults in developing emotional intelligence in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and responsible decision-making skills. When adults do their work first, we can help children of all ages develop "felt safety" habits for improved social and school engagement, connection, and participation. (90 Minutes) |
Early Childhood Personnel, School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Transportation Staff,Child Nutrition Staff,Educational Technicians, CTE Program Educators, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 4 - 9:00am - 10:30am Day 4 - 10:45am - 12:15pm |
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| 040 |
Regulate to Help Co-Regulate Brain Science 101 |
Kellie Bailey SEL Specialist Maine Department of Education |
The role that school staff, families, and community partners play in developing children’s brains cannot be overlooked or talked about with importance enough. The human brain is made up of a complex network of neural pathways, and it’s considered by mind and brain sciences alike to be a “social organ, " meaning that most of the unique ways that human beings are hardwired are contingent upon our experiences with other people. This makes self-regulation, our ability to manage our emotions, essential to helping children learn about their emotions and ultimately develop healthy ways to manage their own. Join SEL Specialist and children’s author Kellie D. Bailey in this engaging presentation as she will provide an overview of the development of the human brain and outcomes when conditions are optimal and under “stress.” She will share with you what happens when kids and adults “Flip their Lids” and how we can help to become integrated & regulated, aka “Calm & Cool.” Kellie will offer insight and understanding of how adults must first be regulated and integrated so that we can offer children a “felt safety” to experience their emotions and work to reset, reframe and refocus their own sense of regulation. Knowing about the brain's stress and how to help regulate ourselves and others is a game changer. (90 Minutes) |
Early Childhood Personnel, School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Transportation Staff,Child Nutrition Staff,Educational Technicians, CTE Program Educators, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 4 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm Day 4 - 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
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| 047 |
McKinney-Vento Liaisons: The How-To Session |
Amelia Lyons McKinney-Vento Specialist Maine Department of Education |
Signe Lynch McKinney-Vento Regional Coordinator |
If you already have the basics of McKinney-Vento, come join us for an interactive session to share concrete strategies on how to implement a successful McKinney-Vento program in your district. This session is for liaisons and those who work closely with liaisons. This is not an intro course on McKinney-Vento. (60 Minutes) |
School Counselors, Administrators, Other |
Day 2 - 8:30am - 9:30am Day 2 - 9:45am - 10:45am |
| 054 |
Avoiding Finger Pointing in Emergencies: Using an MOU for School & Law Enforcement Partnerships |
Lisa Thurau Executive Director Strategies for Youth |
This workshop will focus on creating, regularly reviewing, and updating an MOU to structure the relationship between schools and law enforcement agencies. The purpose and value of MOUs will be discussed along with components that legislatures and advocates believe should be included in each MOU, such as the officer's role, who can ask for law enforcement involvement, information sharing, and use of restraints and force. Participants will receive a copy of SFY's MOU CHECKLIST to consider whether they have district-wide protocols to address the roles and responsibilities of schools and law enforcement responders. The workshop will end with participants reviewing a scenario and determining what protocols are in place in their districts to respond to them--and which ones they may need. (90 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, Administrators |
Day 3 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm Day 3 - 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
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| 057 |
Building Community Capacity: When Basic Needs Aren’t Met |
Amelia Lyons Rukema McKinney-Vento Specialist Maine Department of Education |
Rebeckah Sousa Food Security Specialist Maine Department of Education |
Join us for an interactive session to discuss the unique needs of students across our state and learn about regional and statewide resources to help meet those needs. A basic overview of McKinney-Vento Homeless Education and Food Insecurity will be included. (60 Minutes) |
Early Childhood Personnel, School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Transportation Staff, Child Nutrition Staff, Educational Technicians, CTE Program Educators, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators, Other |
Day 2 - 11:00am - 12:00pm Day 2 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
| 064 |
Maine Safe Schools Initiative |
Wendy Robichaud School Safety Training Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
The Maine School Safety Center has launched the Maine Safe Schools Initiative, and all schools are invited to participate. The session will provide information on the Maine Safe Schools Initiative, including what it is and how to sign up. Representatives from schools involved with the initiative will also talk about their experiences. (60 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Transportation Staff,CTE Program Educators, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators | Day 1 - 11:15am - 12:15pm | |
| 070 |
De-escalating Challenging Behavior |
Courtney Angelosante Associate Professor The University of Maine Orono |
This training is designed to provide professional learning in the cycle of escalating behavior. Participants will learn the 7 phases of escalation and the adult strategies that promote de-escalation for the student, as well as strategies adults can use to help increase the odds of staying calm. Participants will be guided through how to develop an individualized de-escalation or safety plan to promote the implementation of evidence-based strategies and positive behavior supports. This training is based on the research of Geoff Colvin and Terry Scott, who wrote Managing the Cycle of Acting-Out Behavior in the Classroom, Second Edition. (90-Minutes) |
Early Childhood Personnel, School Safety Officers, School Counselors, Educational Technicians, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 1 - 8:45am - 10:15am Day 1 - 10:30am - 12:00pm |
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| 073 |
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) in K-12 Schools |
Karen Barnes Behavioral Threat Assessment Management Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management is a proven violence prevention strategy that utilizes a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to identify, assess, and intervene with students who may be on the pathway to violence. Learn more about how the Department of Education’s Maine School Safety Center can assist schools with training and technical support to utilize this violence prevention model that focuses on early identification and intervention to support students in need. (60 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 2 - 8:30am - 9:30am Day 2 - 9:45am - 10:45am |
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| 079 |
Maine Inside Out Theater of the Oppressed Workshop |
Noah Bragg Project Lead Maine Inside Out |
Chiara Liberatore Stacy Perez Tyler Jackson Bashir Matan Dominick Morrison Hassan Shekh |
Maine Inside Out (MIO) will offer a Theater of the Oppressed (TO) workshop. Theater of the Oppressed originated in Brazil by playwright Augusto Boal and offers games and exercises to deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world. MIO practices theater of the oppressed to share and dialogue about our lived experiences of systems and social conditions. In the workshop, participants will play games designed to build trust and facilitate dialogue about participant’s identities and lived experiences as educators. We will facilitate a variety of games and exercises used in our play creation process with students. Workshop participants will play, reflect on, and learn to facilitate basic TO games. Participants will leave the workshop having had the opportunity to experience and learn MIO’s theater methods for building trust and deepening dialogue within a community or system. The workshop is led by a team of facilitators with diverse lived experiences of school systems and the criminal justice system. This team of facilitators currently leads our 3-month play creation and performance programs at Lewiston Middle School, King Middle School, and Mountain View Correctional Facility. In addition to leading theater games, facilitators will share their experiences facilitating theater workshops and community performances with youth and young adults in schools. (90 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, School Counselors, Educational Technicians, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 4 - 9:00am - 10:30am Day 4 - 10:45am -12:15pm |
| 080 |
Maine PBIS Facilitated Discussion: Are You a Behaviorist or Bonder? Smashing Artificial Dichotomies and Entering into a Dialogue of Shared Knowledge and Multiple Perspectives |
Courtney Angelosante Maine PBIS Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
This presentation will be a facilitated discussion of the importance and impact of theory in our efforts in prevention and intervention for students. Using Bambara's (2016) article on artificial dichotomies to understand how competing initiatives and approaches to student behaviors can be counterproductive to student outcomes. Participants will have the opportunity to identify their individual philosophies on behavior and reflect on the theoretical foundations behind them to find common ground and strengthen practice through the insight of multiple perspectives. (60 Minutes) |
Early Childhood Personnel, School Safety Officers, School Counselors, Educational Technicians, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 1 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm Day 1 - 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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| 082 |
Fire Safety in Educational Occupancies |
Marc Veilleux Plans Review Supervisor, Fire Inspector III Maine Department of Education |
Gregory J. Day Northern Inspections Division Supervisor |
The presentation will focus primarily on Fire and Life Safety including means of egress and other features of fire protection. (60 Minutes) |
Early Childhood Personnel, School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Transportation Staff,Child Nutrition Staff,Educational Technicians, CTE Program Educators, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 2 - 2:45pm - 3:45pm Day 2 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
| 093 |
Connect THIS! |
James Chasse Infrastructure Specialist Maine Department of Education |
Billions of dollars have been committed to enhancing technology infrastructure, safety, and equity in America. This presentation will highlight these funds’ impact on schools and communities. Technology is infused in every part of our lives, yet some can be left behind. Maine's high-speed internet goals are tied to the need for ALL MAINERS to access technology to allow for full participation in society. Digital life also requires federal, state, and local action to create safe cyber ecosystems. This session will highlight the landscape of digital connectivity, safety, and equity while providing recommendations for districts, schools, classrooms, and communities. (60 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, School Counselors, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 3 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm Day 3 - 2:45pm - 3:45pm |
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| 094 |
Social Inclusion; The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Strategy |
Caroline Cole Assistant Director of UCS & Programs Special Olympics Maine |
Ian Frank Director of Unified Champion Schools |
The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program is aimed at promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities affecting systems-wide change. With sports as the foundation, the three-component model offers a unique combination of effective activities that equip young people with tools and training to create sports, classroom, and school climates of acceptance. These are school climates where students with disabilities feel welcome and are routinely included in, and feel a part of all activities, opportunities, and functions. This is accomplished by implementing inclusive sports, youth leadership opportunities, and whole-school engagement. The program is designed to be woven into the fabric of the school, enhancing current efforts and providing rich opportunities that lead to meaningful change in creating a socially inclusive school that supports and engages all learners. What a Unified Champion School “looks like” can vary greatly from school to school, based on the needs, goals, schedules, and other factors unique to each school; but the basic building blocks remain the same. (90 Minutes) |
Early Childhood Personnel, School Counselors, Educational Technicians, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 3 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm Day 3 - 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
| 097 |
Whole Child How-To Workshop |
Bear Shea Mental Health Specialist, Office of School & Student Supports Maine Department of Education |
Emily Poland Amelia Lyons Matthew Flaherty Kellie Bailey Sarah Norsworthy Melanie Junkins |
Join this day-long, interactive workshop exploring successful systems, processes, and practices that bolster student engagement, physical and mental well-being, and success. Starting with the first six weeks of school, this session will focus on meeting students where they are and sharing strategies and responsive practices designed to empower, connect and engage. Participants will have time to collaborate with other educators and experts to identify and develop next steps to promote student success in their local education community. (All Day) |
Early Childhood Personnel, School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Educational Technicians, CTE Program Educators, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators, Other |
Day 1 - All Day |
| 105 |
The Impact of Experiences: Understanding Brain Science, Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences |
Delvina Miremadi-Baldino Trauma-Informed Strategy and Impact Director Maine Resilience |
Breakthrough research demonstrates that positive and negative experiences shape brain development in early childhood, which impacts our physical and mental health throughout life. This training explores the science of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the impact of positive childhood experiences (PCEs). We will cover Neuroscience, which provides participants with a model for understanding the nervous system and stress responses. In addition, this training covers foundational information on supporting and promoting resilience to improve the health and well-being of all community members. (90 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, School Counselors, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 3 - 8:15am - 9:45am Day 3 - 10:00am - 11:30am |
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| 106 |
Harnessing Resilience Strategies to Thrive |
Melissa Doyle Trauma-Informed Strategy and Impact Director Maine Resilience |
Delvina Miremadi-Baldino Trauma-Informed Strategy and Impact Director Maine Resilience |
Navigating life's professional and personal challenges can be particularly hard on individuals' mental well-being. In addition to the everyday pressures of balancing work and family life, we have all faced unprecedented challenges, uncertainty, and stress over the last three years. During this training, we will explore evidence-based strategies to bring more awareness and tranquility to the chaos of everyday life. We will uncover powerful approaches to shift your mindset, promote well-being, and learn practices to help you pave a more positive, thriving path forward. (90 Minutes) |
Early Childhood Personnel, School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 4 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm Day 4 - 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
| 107 |
Cultivating Youth Mattering |
Melissa Doyle Trauma-Informed Strategy and Impact Director Maine Resilience |
In the 2021 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS), 45% of middle and 49% of high school students did not feel they mattered in their community. The rate of youth anxiety, depression, and feelings of loneliness in Maine has reached crisis levels. Mattering and social connectedness are protective factors that reduce the likelihood of poor mental health and other risks such as suicide and substance use. Participants will leave with a grounding in the science of mattering and social connectedness, learn about statewide data, and understand how cultivating mattering, a primary prevention strategy, reduces loneliness that may lead to suicidal feelings. Lastly, participants will be able to identify evidence strategies that build resilience and hear about statewide efforts to build connectedness. (60 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, School Counselors, Educational Technicians, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators |
Day 4 - 9:00am - 10:00am Day 4 - 10:15am - 11:15am |
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| 110 |
Restorative Practices - What's in it for Me? |
Stacey Barlow Restorative Practices Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
This workshop will introduce the basics of Restorative Practices, including how these skills can be applied to enhance classroom and school culture, reduce behavior challenges, and improve your relationships with students as well as friends and family. (60 Minutes) |
Nurses, School Counselors, Educational Technicians, CTE Program Educators, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 3 - 8:15am - 9:15am Day 3 - 9:30am - 10:30am |
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| 112 |
School Emergency Management |
Melissa Condon FEMA Integration Team (Preparedness)- Maine |
School emergency operations planning is a fundamental component of school safety. This lesson is intended to introduce students to the basic terminology and concepts of emergency management, emergency planning, threat/hazard identification, and the use of hazard mitigation strategies. (60 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, Nurses, School Counselors, Administrators | Day 4 - 9:00am - 10:00am | |
| 122 |
Understanding and Managing Crisis Behavior for Students with Disabilities: Key Considerations |
Erin Frazier State Director of Special Services & Inclusive Education Maine Department of Education |
This discussion will review the major federal and state laws that oversee individuals with disabilities in schools and how they interface with crisis behaviors, crisis management, and discipline. Information on disability and how it impacts brain function, communication, and response are reviewed. Additionally, crisis escalation and management are addressed, along with recommendations on communication strategies for key staff members, including SROs, in the effective management of challenging behavior associated with disability. (90 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, School Counselors, Educational Technicians, CTE Program Educators, Special Educators, Classroom Educators, ESOL Educators, Administrators |
Day 4 - 10:15am - 11:45am |
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| 132 |
Roundtable for Transportation Directors on Current Issues |
Cheryl Brackett Transportation Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
Lennie Goff Lisa Gadway |
Presentation to include ideas from other parts of the country on driver shortages, fuel cost, bullying, etc. (2 Hours) |
Transportation Staff, Administrators |
Day 4 - 10:15am - 12:30am Day 4 - 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
| 133 |
Transportation Director 101 |
Cheryl Brackett Transportation Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
Lisa Gadway Transportation Director MSAD#75 |
This session is geared toward new directors and seasoned directors that want a refresh their knowledge. (90 Minutes) |
Transportation Staff |
Day 3 - 8:15am - 9:45am Day 3 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm |
| 134 |
Electric School Buses: Operational and Cost Considerations |
Cheryl Brackett Transportation Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
Jessica Scott |
Electric school buses are being adopted by schools across Maine, and the U.S. Electric buses provide a safe, quiet, and environmentally friendly ride while reducing operational expenses for schools. This presentation will cover vehicle basics, funding opportunities, and best practices and feature real-world insight from school transportation professionals. It will also cover funding opportunities available through the new Maine Clean School Bus Program, including both state and federal grants, as well as free technical assistance. There will be ample time for Q&A with electric school bus technical experts. (90 Minutes) |
Transportation Staff |
Day 3 - 10:00am - 11:30am Day 3 - 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
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Electric School Buses: Safety First |
Cheryl Brackett Transportation Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
Jessica Scott Pete Orne |
Electric school buses are being adopted by schools across Maine and the U.S. Electric buses adhere to the same rigorous safety requirements as conventional fueled school buses. Indeed, data suggests they are less prone to common safety concerns than conventional fuel buses. However, there are some key differences that mechanics, drivers, towing operators, and first responders should know about. This presentation will cover electric school bus vehicle basics, focusing on safety, and will feature real-world training opportunities for safe and environmentally friendly operations. There will be ample time for Q&A with electric school bus safety experts. (3 Hours) |
School Safety Officers, Transportation Staff, Other |
Day 1 - 8:45am- 12:15pm Day 1 - 1:30pm - 5:00pm |
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Transporting Students with Special Needs & Disabilities |
Cheryl Brackett Transportation Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
Lisa Gadway Transportation Director MSAD#75 |
An open forum for questions & answers and hands-on experience. (2 Hours) |
Transportation Staff, Educational Technicians, Special Educators |
Day 2 - 8:30am - 10:45pm Day 2 - 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
| 137 |
School Bus Safety & Effective Bus Drivers |
Cheryl Brackett Transportation Coordinator Maine Department of Education |
Lennie Goff Transportation Director RSU18 |
Session geared toward transportation directors, administrators, or bus drivers. It's much easier to develop effective training of first, your driver so that they can in turn, train students to ride safety in the school buses. (2 Hours) |
Transportation Staff |
Day 2 - 11:00am - 12:00pm Day 2 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
| 143 |
Terrorism and Radicalization Awareness |
Brian LeBlanc Supervisory Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation |
BobLeBlanc Supervisory Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation |
This course will introduce attendees to the concepts of international and domestic terrorism, focusing on identifying and understanding the signs of radicalization. This will include a detailed review of various ideological threats from Racially Motivated Violent Extremism, Anti-Authority Violent Extremism, Religious Violent Extremism, and Incel Violent ideology. (90 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, Transportation Staff, Other | Day 2 - 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
| 144 |
Responding to and Investigating Bomb Threats and Swatting Hoaxes |
Brian LeBlanc Supervisory Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation |
BobLeBlanc Supervisory Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation |
This course will introduce attendees to the realities of bomb threats, including a detailed review of statistics involving hoax threats and bombing incidents in the academic community. Best practices for the assessment and response will be covered, including the decision-making process for evacuation or sheltering in place. (90 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, Transportation Staff, Other | Day 2 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm |
| 145 |
Preventing School Violence: Creating Safer Learning Environments |
Kaitlin Ross Product & Partnership Program Specialist Department of Homeland Security |
Don Hough Deputy Associate Director of Cyber and Infrastructure Security Department of Homeland Security |
Join representatives from the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse to explore the complex set of dynamic and evolving security risks that K-12 schools and school systems face. The presenter will share research-informed strategies and recommendations that enhance safe and supportive learning environments through collaborative, holistic and actionable approaches to reducing violence. This session will focus on the common elements schools should consider in creating and sustaining a safe learning environment. These span from planning and prevention activities to protection and mitigation measures to response and recovery actions during and after an actual incident. By integrating these various school safety elements – and applying them to their individualized and unique needs, challenges, and settings – schools are creating safer campuses year-round. Participants will come away with an understanding of how schools are addressing these risks and improving their safety plans to promote school preparedness and resilience in support of their educational mission. This session is highly interactive, with speakers soliciting input from the audience throughout the discussion. (90 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, Transportation Staff, Other |
Day 4 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm Day 4 - 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
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STOP THE BLEEDA Registered Method of Offering Immediate Aid |
Emily Poland School Nurse Consultant Maine Department of Education |
This session will introduce STOP THE BLEED. A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We've all seen it happen too often—on the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness, you can become an immediate responder because you know how to STOP THE BLEED®. (60 Minutes) |
School Safety Officers, Transportation Staff, Nurses, Classroom, Early Childhood |
Day 2 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm Day 2 - 2:45pm - 3:45pm Day 2 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm |