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September 23, 2024

Who Should Attend the 2024 nSide School Safety Summit?

School safety is an ongoing and critical issue in education that requires a multifaceted approach. It is not enough to rely on just one individual or department to address this concern; rather, everyone within a school or district must take part in this mission. At nSide, we understand how daunting and intimidating the process may seem. The nSide School Safety Summit is designed to help your district take those first steps. By bringing together key players in this year’s summit, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest safety measures and network with other professionals in the field.

Who Are the Key Players?

School Administrators: These dedicated professionals are the driving force behind shaping the policies and procedures that govern school safety. Their leadership is pivotal in creating a safe environment for all. 

Safety Coordinators: These experts specialize in risk assessment, emergency planning, and crisis management. They are essential in developing and fine-tuning safety protocols. 

Technology Coordinators: Technology plays a critical role in school safety. Coordinators oversee the implementation and maintenance of security systems and communication tools. 

Facilities Managers: Ensuring the physical safety of school buildings falls into the hands of the facilities managers. They typically oversee maintenance, structural integrity, and safety upgrades. 

School Nurses: These medical professionals are the first responders to health-related issues and emergencies within schools, making their presence indispensable. 

School Counselors: In addition to their counseling roles, they often serve as a critical support system for students dealing with personal issues or crises. 

School Resource Officers: SROs are law enforcement officers specifically trained to work in schools, promoting safety and positive relationships between students and law enforcement. 

Mental Health Professionals: As mental health challenges in schools continue to rise, having dedicated professionals on hand to address these issues is essential for a holistic approach to safety. 

Transportation Directors: Ensuring the safety of students during their commute to and from school is a top priority, and transportation directors play a crucial role in this regard. 

Local Emergency Services: Firefighters, paramedics, local law enforcement, and other emergency personnel provide support during crises and help schools prepare for a wide range of contingencies. These collaborative efforts are vital for addressing potential threats and ensuring a rapid response in emergencies.

Communication Directors: Communications professionals play a critical role in school safety by ensuring clear, timely, and accurate communication during a crisis. At the 2024 nSide School Safety Summit, you’ll gain valuable insights into crisis communication strategies, collaborate with safety professionals, and learn how to strengthen your district’s safety plans. Your ability to communicate effectively can make all the difference in protecting students, staff, and the broader community.

Your Role Matters!

The nSide School Safety Summit presents a unique opportunity for all these key players to come together, connect, learn, and contribute to the collective effort of creating safer educational environments for all. 

Whether you’re a school administrator, a safety coordinator, a counselor, or any other stakeholder, your role in school safety is pivotal. 

Ensuring the safety of students and staff is a collective responsibility. Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of the solution. Your presence at the summit can make a significant difference in shaping the future of school safety. Together, we can create an environment where education can thrive. 

Early Bird Registration prices end October 1st, meaning, if you register before October 1st, registration is $250; if you register on or after October 1st, the cost of attendance is $300. Register today to claim your spot!

Register Today!

Want to know more about how nSide can help?

Email us: help@nside.io

Call us: 1-800-604-1822

September 23, 2024
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November 17, 2023

What to Expect at nSide’s 2023 School Safety Summit

Our 2023 School Safety Summit is officially less than three weeks away! 

This year’s Summit is December 4-6, 2023, at the Orange Beach Event Center in Orange Beach, Alabama. The nSide office is busy preparing for an eventful conference that will allow school leaders to connect and learn new ways to help keep schools safe. 

So, what exactly can attendees expect from Safety Summit 2023? 

This year’s agenda is jam-packed with speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities. 

The keynote speaker for this year is Mr. John Calvert. After a 12-year career in Law Enforcement, 6 of which served as a School Resource Officer, Mr. Calvert accepted a position with the Kansas State Department of Education and is now the Director of the Safe and Secure Schools Unit. He is a strong believer that nothing can change without building positive relationships and believes that change in our schools should be student-led. You can read his full bio here. 

Mr. Calvert will be presenting at 1:30 pm on December 4 and also hosting a breakout session on December 5th. A big thank you to our keynote sponsor, Rhombus Systems, for making these incredible sessions possible! 

Along with Mr. Calvert, we have some of the best subject matter experts in the country joining us to cover breakout session topics such as – Behavioral Threat Assessment, Transportation Safety, Recognizing Crises with Children/Adolescents, Navigating Uncivil Discourse in Public Meetings, Trauma Informed Drills, Understanding and Responding to Cyber-Based Threats, and Designing Crime Out of Schools Through CPTED. Click here to get a sneak peek at this year’s program.

The full agenda is posted below: 

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This year we are joined by some amazing sponsors and exhibitors – Rhombus Systems, Eagle Eye Networks, Kisi Inc., GetWireless, CoolVu of Birmingham SE, Brivo Access, Busby-Maiello, and S&W Integrated Safety Solutions (SWISS). Thank you to these organizations for helping make this event possible.

Who should attend the School Safety Summit? 

School safety is a multi-faceted issue and involves the participation of many folks from a school and/or district’s staff. Here are just a few of the people we suggest participating in this event: 

SuperintendentsSRO/SSOFacilities Managers
PrincipalsTechnology CoordinatorsSchool Counselors
Safety CoordinatorsAssistant PrincipalsSchool Nurses

We are beyond excited for this year’s Safety Summit and look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks in Orange Beach! If you have not registered yet, please go to nside.io/safety-summit. 

Still have questions about Safety Summit 2023? Please contact Bree Barksdale at bree.barksdale@nside.io

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September 14, 2023

Who Should Attend the 2023 nSide School Safety Summit?

School safety is an ongoing and critical issue in education that requires a multifaceted approach. It is not enough to rely on just one individual or department to address this concern; rather, everyone within a school or district must take part in this mission. At nSide, we understand how daunting and intimidating the process may seem. The nSide School Safety Summit is designed to help your district take those first steps. By bringing together key players in this year’s summit, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest safety measures and network with other professionals in the field.

Who Are the Key Players?

School Administrators: These dedicated professionals are the driving force behind shaping the policies and procedures that govern school safety. Their leadership is pivotal in creating a safe environment for all. 

Safety Coordinators: These experts specialize in risk assessment, emergency planning, and crisis management. They are essential in developing and fine-tuning safety protocols. 

Technology Coordinators: Technology plays a critical role in school safety. Coordinators oversee the implementation and maintenance of security systems and communication tools. 

Facilities Managers: Ensuring the physical safety of school buildings falls into the hands of the facilities managers. They typically oversee maintenance, structural integrity, and safety upgrades. 

School Nurses: These medical professionals are the first responders to health-related issues and emergencies within schools, making their presence indispensable. 

School Counselors: In addition to their counseling roles, they often serve as a critical support system for students dealing with personal issues or crises. 

School Resource Officers: SROs are law enforcement officers specifically trained to work in schools, promoting safety and positive relationships between students and law enforcement. 

Mental Health Professionals: As mental health challenges in schools continue to rise, having dedicated professionals on hand to address these issues is essential for a holistic approach to safety. 

Transportation Directors: Ensuring the safety of students during their commute to and from school is a top priority, and transportation directors play a crucial role in this regard. 

Local Emergency Services: Firefighters, paramedics, local law enforcement, and other emergency personnel provide support during crises and help schools prepare for a wide range of contingencies. These collaborative efforts are vital for addressing potential threats and ensuring a rapid response in emergencies.

Your Role Matters!

The nSide School Safety Summit presents a unique opportunity for all these key players to come together, connect, learn, and contribute to the collective effort to create safer educational environments for all. 

Whether you’re a school administrator, a safety coordinator, a counselor, or any other stakeholder, your role in school safety is pivotal. 

Ensuring the safety of students and staff is a collective responsibility. Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of the solution. Your presence at the summit can make a significant difference in shaping the future of school safety. Together, we can create an environment where education can thrive. 

Early Bird Registration prices end October 1st, meaning, if you register and pay before October 1st, registration is $200; if you register and pay on or after October 1st, the cost of attendance is $250. Register today to claim your spot!

Register Today!

Want to know more about how nSide can help?

Email us: help@nside.io

Call us: 1-800-604-1822

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January 19, 2023

Severe Weather and the nSide Platform

Ask anyone in the South what to do when the tornado sirens ring out, and they could probably recite a list of procedures to go through: Get inside or underground, go to the bottom floor of the building (a basement if possible), get away from all windows, and go to the centermost part of the building. Most of us have heard the warnings all of our lives, and school faculty and staff are no exception. We know the drills, and we know the procedures by heart. So when it comes to improving safety plans and procedures for severe weather, we sometimes get stuck on our own script. 

The nSide platform is the ideal planning tool to make sure severe weather plans are organized in advance for before, during, and after the event. There are many features within the platform that can help make implementation of severe weather plans as efficient as possible.

We know the drills, and we know the procedures by heart. So when it comes to improving safety plans and procedures for severe weather, we sometimes get stuck on our own script. 

BEFORE

Severe weather plans are often included as a section of a school’s Emergency Operations Plans. These are often standard plans that are primarily designed for response to an immediate threat. However, there are many things that can be done before a threat exists that could greatly enhance not only response time, but also prevention of injury and efficient recovery from any damage.   

  • 360 photos: As part of the mapping process, nSide team members take 360 photos inside and outside of your campuses. These photos can be used by first responders to locate specific locations on the map. However, it can also be used as crucial before photos in the context of potential damage to any structures. 
  • Map school safety zones: Sometimes safety zones on campus are limited to space available, such as hallways and bathrooms during a tornado warning. It is important to investigate further to make sure safety zones are identified and vetted before severe weather hits. Partnering with local first responders or fire departments may help with this task. Along with hazards from high winds, severe weather can often come with flash flooding. It is important to verify that the safety zone is not also a flood zone. In addition to safety zones on campus, don’t forget to consider safety zones for buses that are on the road. When editing your nSide map, make sure to mark these safety zones in case of a weather emergency. 
  • Communication: Planning methods of communication before an emergency will prevent confusion and panic during an event. Mass communication apps, including nSide|Lockdown, should be kept up-to-date and tested regularly. In case of power outage or other logistical issues with mass communication, each hallway or building should have wireless radios and weather radios available, as well as a designated emergency coordinator to use these tools.
  • Update maps and contacts: It is essential to update your nSide map anytime there is a personnel change or change to campus structures or features. During a severe weather emergency, providing first responders with accurate teacher and classroom information as well as contact information for your safety team is extra important. This can only be done if your maps and school information  are updated regularly.
  • Update your EOP: Like the map, your EOP must be updated regularly in the nSide platform. This ensures that all the latest emergency plans and documents are easily accessible to the appropriate staff members. 
  • Drills: The number and types of severe weather drills you will conduct on campus will depend on your geographic location and state requirements. However, the more often an emergency plan can be practiced, the better a real emergency is likely to be handled. With every drill that is conducted on campus, don’t forget to log those drills in the nSide platform for your records. It is also important to note any issues that arise during drills or potential changes that may need to be made. Communicate with your faculty and staff what went well and what needs to be improved with each drill conducted.

DURING

The warning has been issued. A severe weather event is now imminent. This is when all priorities shift to simply staying safe. Teachers and students will move to their safety zones, and communication should become the top priority of administrators. During a severe weather situation, there are a few things you can do on the nSide platform to ensure a smooth response.

  • Implement your EOP: Have your EOP documents pulled up on the nSide platform so that you can assist anyone who needs information about where to go or what to do. Use your nSide map to direct administrators or other support staff to locations that may have limited communication or simply need extra support in an emergency. Make sure you have a plan in place to communicate emergency plans with any substitute teachers or guests on campus. 
  • Monitor campus cameras to identify any issues: With nSide|Live, you can pull up your video wall on the platform to scan the campus to make sure there are no students or staff who are not in a safe location. If you are able to carry a mobile device with you to a safe location, nSide|Live can allow you to view multiple locations at once to see any safety issues in real time to keep first responders updated if they need to be called.
  • Communicate with Faculty and Staff: Although nSide|Lockdown is primarily used as a lockdown notification for active shooter, fire, or medical situations, it can also be used as a mass communication tool for authorized users. For more information on how to use nSide|Lockdown for mass communication purposes, please visit https://nside.io/lockdown-app/ or contact help@nside.io. 

AFTER

After the severe weather event has passed, assess the campus for damage before any students are released from their safety zones. If there is damage or injury, first responders should be called, and the following can be done to help in the recovery process. 

  • Assess the damage: Using your nSide map, direct available administrators and staff to different locations around campus to assess any damage, potential injuries, or safety concerns. If issues are found, keep your map open for first responders to use in recovery efforts. 
  • Reunification: If there is significant damage, you will need to implement the reunification plan in your EOP. It helps to have reunification zones marked clearly on your nSide map so that staff can help direct students and guardians to the correct locations as quickly and safely as possible.
  • Recovery and Reassessment: Once everyone is safe, then recovery can begin. If structures have suffered damage, have your 360 photos available for insurance and reporting purposes. Take time to discuss the severe weather event with your faculty and staff: What worked well? What needs to be changed in the future? What can be done to improve emergency plans? Reassess your EOP and document any changes in the nSide platform.
  • Reassure your school community: Having all your maps, drills, documents, and assessments in one place provides a quick way to reassure your community that you are doing everything you can to keep students safe. 

Contact us today to make sure you are ready for the next severe weather event! You can reach out to help@nside.io or use our live chat!

January 19, 2023
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November 17, 2022

What to Expect at nSide’s 2022 School Safety Summit

The 2022 School Safety Summit is less than three weeks away! The nSide office is busy making preparations for an eventful conference that will be a chance for school leaders to connect and brainstorm new ways to help keep schools safe. 

What exactly can attendees expect from Safety Summit 2022? 

nSide is hosting School Safety Summit December 6-7, 2022 in Orange Beach, Alabama. The event will take place at Orange Beach Event Center, with registration opening at 7:30 am each morning, followed by a full schedule of speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities. 

This year’s conference is focused on the topic of school violence aversion. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Frank Straub, has led in-depth studies of targeted school attacks and other mass violence events. He administers the national Averted School Violence Project and consults with government and non-government organizations regarding extremism and terrorism prevention. You can read a full bio for Dr. Frank Straub here. Dr. Straub is scheduled to speak at 9:00 am on December 6 – thank you to our partners Rhombus Systems for making Dr. Straub’s session possible! 

Other speaker and workshop topics include: Taking Your Drills To The Next Level, An Overview of Behavioral Threat Assessment, Situational Awareness in Academia, Mental Health in Children and Adolescents Since COVID-19, and Evaluating your Emergency Operations Plans.

The full agenda is posted below: 

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This year we are joined by some amazing partners and sponsors – Rhombus Systems, Eagle Eye Networks, Kisi Inc., GetWireless, and CoolVu of Birmingham SE. Thank you to these organizations who partner with us and help make this event possible. 

Who should attend the School Safety Summit? 

School safety is a multi-faceted issue and involves the participation of many folks from a school and/or district’s staff. Here are just a few of people we suggest participate in this event: 

SuperintendentsSRO/SSOFacilities Managers
PrincipalsTechnology CoordinatorsSchool Counselors
Safety CoordinatorsAssistant PrincipalsSchool Nurses

We are truly so excited for this year’s Safety Summit and we look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks in Orange Beach! If you have not registered yet, please go to nside.io/safety-summit. You can also find biographies of our speakers, as well as links to accommodations on this link! Still have questions about Safety Summit 2022? Please contact Sarah Ann Evans at sarahann@nside.io.

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November 17, 2022
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August 27, 2019

The School Safety Summit for Alabama — December 2019

The School Safety Summit for Alabama — December 2019

Hello!

You’re invited to the 2019 School Safety Summit of Alabama. The Summit is an excellent opportunity to network with first responders and education officials, while brushing up on the latest school safety advancements and resources. This year, we have a diverse group of presenters for the topics most important to today’s K-12, college, and university administrators.The conference will be held December 2nd — 3rd, in Orange Beach, AL. Early registration begins now, so be sure to reserve your spot!

A couple of topics to be presented and discussed by subject matter experts are:

  • State Initiatives on Prevention, Communication, and Response
  • Threat Assessment and Crisis Prevention
  • Signs and Wayfinding
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Stop the Bleed and Tourniquet Use

Registration is Open!

The Early Bird Special goes until December 1st! There is a $10 savings to everyone who registers and pays before then.

Register Here!

We have negotiated great room rates with multiple hotels for the period of December 1–4, 2019 in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area!

When? December 2nd, 8:00 am to December 3rd 5:00 pm, 2019

Where? Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf

Hotel Accommodations? CLICK HERE

August 27, 2019
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August 27, 2018

Announcing the December 2018 School Safety Summit for Alabama

Announcing the December 2018 School Safety Summit for Alabama

The School Safety Summit will be held at the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf and will have a diverse group of presenters on the safety topics most important to today’s K-12, college, and university administrators.

Click Here to Register!

The Summit begins on December 3, 2018, at 8:00 am in the main hall and will have presenters, speakers, and interactive workshops for all individuals. The Summit concludes on December 4, 2018, at 5:00 pm with a question and answer period as well as individual training sessions for those who request assistance.

We have negotiated great room rates with multiple hotels for the period December 2–5, 2018 in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area. This information can be found on the registration website.

Topics to be presented and discussed by subject matter experts:

  • Active Shooter Scenarios and Training — best practices and lessons learned from across the Nation (from Sandy Hook to Parkland)
  • Transportation Safety — Bus Tracking, Communication and Reunification in times of crisis
  • Alerts and Notifications — from alerts to faculty, staff, students, parents and first responders
  • Cyber Bullying — what can you do to prevent it and what to look for with the newest technology
  • Internet Dangers to Students — how to recognize these threats and how to report them
  • Human Trafficking — how to recognize the signs and what to do when concerned

There will be in-depth training and workshops on:

  • Campus Mapping
  • Online Emergency Operations Plans
  • Transportation Safety and Bus Tracking with Bus Routes in a virtual map
  • Scenarios for lockdowns, secure the perimeter, evacuation, and shelter in place for your school

Also, demonstrations by vendors of the latest technology for:

  • Video Surveillance cameras and equipment
  • Panic Buttons/Systems
  • Electronic locking doors to harden school perimeters
  • Notification and alert systems for faculty, staff, students, and parents

And much more to come…

Hope to see everyone there! Stay tuned for updates!

August 27, 2018
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October 15, 2016

Virtual Alabama School Safety Summit — Preparing and Responding to Crisis

Virtual Alabama School Safety Summit — Preparing and Responding to Crisis

The 6th Annual Virtual Alabama School Safety Summit will be hosted by nSide, and partnered with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Alabama State Department of Education on February 29thand March 1st, 2016 in Montgomery, Alabama.

The Summit will provide a discussion of emergency preparedness and response solutions and networking opportunities with first responders and K-12 public and private schools, colleges and universities. This year’s Summit includes solutions and discussions surrounding facilities management and how it plays a major role in emergency preparedness as well as day-to-day operations of your campus.

The Summit will highlight and focus on training and discussions for emergency operations plans, vehicle tracking, a mobile environment for campus maps, active shooter scenarios, and overall school safety.

October 15, 2016
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