Prepare 2024 (MCSS Conference)
MCSS has coordinated and hosted a school safety conference each year. The conference has expanded over the years to meet the growing interest in school safety topics. The con- ference achieves several MCSS statutory requirements and has been branded PRE PARE (P-Plan, R-Reflect, E-Educate). “ Thank you for continuing to provide this opportunity to those involved with school leadership and safety. It is vitally important to maintain a focus on school safety and remain vigilant with strategies and resources to respond to a variety of situations. ” -T. F. Washington County Public Schools
PRE PARE 2024 occurred at the Turf Valley Resort and Conference Center in Ellicott City, Maryland, on July 17th and 18th. This was the second of a three-year commitment to host the event at Turf Valley. Attendance continued the growth trend from 420 attendees at the 2023 conference to 482 attendees this July. This year’s conference theme was “Safer Schools Together,” and over 20 presentations, two keynote speakers, two general sessions, and 27 concurrent breakout sessions were offered over the two days. This year, participants were offered three pre-conference opportunities; two virtual webinars, one per month leading into the conference; and an in-person behavioral threat assessment workshop the evening before the full two-day conference began. Professional credits were made available to inter- ested participants. MCSS used the InEvent conference App, allowing for an efficient check-in process and a digital event schedule and engagement.
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