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:
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your colleagues and attend this exciting event!
Registration begins at 12:00 pm. Course runs from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
As a pre-cursor to the Virginia School Safety Training Forum and as a natural next step in school threat assessment team preparedness, DCJS is pleased to offer a half day pre-conference training entitled Applied Threat Assessment for K12 School Teams and Practitioners.
This applied course is offered for established school threat assessment team members and those with responsibility for and experience with K12 threat assessment. This training is designed to enhance skills, identify common team problems and solutions, and provide information on best practices and standards.
The goal for this half day course is to give participants a chance to practice their skills in key areas—threat assessment procedures; case management planning; conducting threat assessment interviews; and determining appropriate interventions.
There is no fee to attend the Pre-Conference, but registration is required.
REGISTER FOR THE PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION ON JULY 29
Pre-registration is required. The registration fees are outlined below:
To be considered for a registration waiver, please complete the REGISTRATION WAIVER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. If you are applying for a registration waiver, please do not register yourself. DCJS will register you and waive your fee if the request is approved.
CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds will be given for cancellations made after July 15, 2019. Substitutions will be accepted.
REGISTER AS A PARTICIPANT
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
Hampton Roads Convention Center
1610 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA
Lunch will be served to registered participants and vendor representatives on Tuesday and Wednesday. Participants are responsible for travel and all other meal costs.
Participants are responsible for their lodging costs.
Host Hotel
Embassy Suites Hampton Roads – Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
1700 Coliseum Drive
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
Book your group rate for DCJS School Safety Training Forum
The cut-off date for this group rate is July 8, 2019.
Hampton Inn Hampton-Newport News
3101 Coliseum Drive
757-838-1400
Book your group rate for School Safety Training Forum
Reservations can also be made by phone at (757) 838-1400. If calling, mention the Virginia School Safety Training Forum in order to be placed into the correct block and receive the $94.00 rate. The current cut-off is 6/29/19. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis only.
Cancellations should be received at least 24 hours in advance in order for the attendee to avoid being charged one night's room and tax. Daily complimentary hot breakfast is available and free WiFi is in every room.
