REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

In its nineteenth year, the Virginia School Safety Training Forum will feature engaging keynote speakers and useful workshops for as many as 1000 participants in the fields of law enforcement, school security, PreK-12 administration and counseling, and others with an interest in school safety.

DCJS is pleased to partner with the Virginia Office of the Attorney General and the Virginia D.A.R.E. Association to bring you this combined training opportunity.

During this 2.5 day event participants will have the opportunity to hear from local, state, and national experts on a multitude of topics related to school safety including youth drug abuse trends and prevention, mental health and wellness, legal issues that impact schools, developing a positive school climate, and emergency planning. 

The conference agenda includes the following Keynote and/or Workshop topics:

• ALERRT – CRASE -- and Who’s ALICE?  Recommendations for Active Shooter Training at Each Age Level
• Creating a Safe, Bully-Free, High Achieving School Climate
• Embracing Cultural Diversity
• Current Crime, Drug, and Gang Trends in VA
• D.A.R.E. Updates
• De-escalation – Don’t Fall for the Rope-A-Dope
• Developing Trauma Informed Classrooms
• Gangs, Hate groups, and Human Trafficking – Impact on Schools
• Human Trafficking - Impact on Schools
• Leadership in Crisis
• Legal Issues In Schools
• Partnering for Resilience and Recovery
• School Safety Audit, Climate Survey, and Other Legal Requirements, Oh My
• Taking Your School’s Crisis & Emergency Plan to the Next Level
• Virginia Rules – For Beginners and Seasoned Users
• Youth Drugs and Alcohol Prevention
• Youth Suicide Prevention
• …And Much More!!

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your colleagues and attend this exciting event!  Additional details and link to registration are below:

Participant Registration and Cost

Pre-registration is required. The registration fees are outlined below:

• For PARTICIPANTS for the conference (July 30-August 1) is $125 per person.

CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds will be given for cancellations made after July 15, 2019. Substitutions will be accepted.

REGISTER AS A PARTICIPANT

Vendor Registration and Cost

Vendors with school safety related products and services are invited and encouraged to participate in the conference on July 30-August 1.  The registration fee for VENDORS is $500 per vendor (for up to two (2) representatives).  Registration fee includes open skirted table, electricity and Wi-Fi, lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, and entry into Keynote and Breakout/Workshop sessions as desired.    

REGISTER AS A VENDOR

Location

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Drive

Hampton, VA

Conference Hours

• Registration begins at 7:00 am on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 and runs until the session begins at 8:30 am that day.
• Forum runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Forum runs from 8:30 am to Noon on Thursday.

Travel and Meals

Lunch will be served to registered participants and vendor representatives on Tuesday and Wednesday. Participants are responsible for travel and all other meal costs.

Lodging

Unless a lodging scholarship is requested and approved, participants are also responsible for their lodging costs.

Host Hotel

Embassy Suites Hampton Roads – Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

1700 Coliseum Drive

Hampton, VA

757-827-8200

A block of rooms has been reserved for July 29, 2019 - August 1, 2019. The special room rate of $94 plus tax will be available until June 27th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.

Reservations can be made online by clicking here.

Reservations can also be made by phone at 757-827-8200. Be sure to mention the Virginia School Safety Training Forum (group code VSS) to receive the special rate and be placed in the group block of rooms.

Overflow Lodging

Courtyard by Marriott Hampton

1917 Coliseum Drive

Hampton, VA 23666

757-838-3300

Scholarships

Please note:  There are a limited number of registration (waiver of the $125 fee) and lodging scholarships (provision of lodging for up to 3 nights) available. 

Please complete the scholarship application to make a request.  The following individuals and groups will receive preference for scholarships, although others are encouraged to apply.

• School Resource Officers and School Administrators, and D.A.R.E. Officers
• Schools attending as a team (3 or more team members of any combination from the same locality)

If you are applying for a registration scholarship, please do not register for the conference. If your application is approved, you will be notified and registered by DCJS.   

Additionally, if you are applying for a lodging scholarship, please do not contact the hotel directly – DCJS will make reservations on your behalf if your application is approved.

Please submit applications for registration and lodging scholarships by May 31, 2019.  Scholarships notifications will be made by June 14, 2019.