2023 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security

The 2023 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security was presented in a virtual format on November 1-2, 2023.

The Summit featured the latest research, resources, programs, and guidance available on a range of school safety topics and threats. 2023 sessions included master class presentations and panel discussions, as well as remarks by leaders from the government, private sector and school safety community. The Summit was designed to foster a nationwide dialogue on school safety, as well as equip school stakeholders and personnel with resources, training, and expertise to apply in their local school settings and communities.

Day 1 Agenda | Wednesday, November 1^st

• Welcome & Opening Remarks
• Keynote Remarks from Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Master Class on Social Media and Youth Mental Health
• Master Class on Building Connections With Cultural Intelligence
• Keynote Remarks from Samantha Vinograd, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Master Class on Cybersecurity and Protecting Student Privacy
• Master Class on Implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to Support Student Well-Being and Positive School Climate
• Expert Panel Discussion on Parent and Student Engagement in School Safety
• Keynote Remarks from Jen Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
• Closing Remarks

Day 2 Agenda | Thursday, November 2^nd

• Welcome & Opening Remarks
• Keynote Remarks from Chris Murphy, Senator for Connecticut, U.S. Senate
• Master Class on Recovery from a School Tragedy
• Master Class on Fostering Positive Relationships and Connections Among the School Community
• Keynote Remarks from Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Master Class on Youth Suicide Prevention
• Master Class on Proactive Approaches to Violence Prevention
• Expert Panel Discussion on Experience Seeking and Implementing Grant Funding to Improve Safety
• Keynote Remarks from Dr. David Mussington, Executive Assistant Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 
• Closing Remarks

CISA welcomed participation from any individual with a passion for improving school safety. The subject matter covered during the Summit was particularly relevant to K-12 school and district administrators; principals and superintendents; school-based law enforcement; teachers and school staff; mental health practitioners; first responders; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government partners; and other school safety and security professionals.