Back-to-School Safety Summit
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL
SAFETY SUMMIT
Keeping our students safe: Developing plans to support ALL students
Ensuring the safety of all students is becoming increasingly critical. To help, Vector Solutions Education, developers of SafeSchools and Exceptional Child, is excited to invite you to attend our free back-to-school safety summit, featuring keynote speakers Dr. Laura Clarke and Dr. Dusty Columbia Embury, associate professors of special education at Eastern Kentucky University.
Attendees will learn:
- How to incorporate safety and emergency preparedness into your back-to-school planning.
- Strategies to help ensure safety for ALL students in the event of a crisis.
- Tips to help keep students safe throughout the year, including those with medical and mental health diagnoses, students with IEPs and 504 plans, and more.
This will not just be a chance to learn - but a chance to discuss important safety topics among fellow community members, educators, and local media working together to ensure the safety of our children remains top priority.
Event Details
SUMMIT TOPIC:
Keeping Our Students Safe: Developing Plans to Support ALL Students
DATE: Tuesday, August 7, 2018
TIME: Arrival: 4:00 pm; networking, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres
Keynote: 4:30 pm followed by open community forum discussion
LOCATION:
Vector Solutions Education
2135 Dana Ave., Suite 300,
Cincinnati, OH 45207
COST: Free of Charge
Keynote Speakers
About Laura Clarke, Ed.D.
Dr. Laura Clarke is an associate professor of special education at Eastern Kentucky University and former classroom special education teacher. Mom to four children, one with autism and epilepsy, she developed her toolbox of research-based strategies through great professional development and working with highly qualified teachers. As a researcher, she focuses on promoting inclusion of students with mild to severe disabilities.
About Dusty Columbia Embury, Ed.D.
Dr. Dusty Columbia Embury is an associate professor of special education at Eastern Kentucky University and former classroom special education teacher. Mom to two children, she learned how to be a better special education teacher by participating in IEP meetings as a parent. As a researcher, her work with to promote inclusion of students with disabilities has been a primary focus.
