Name: School Safety and Security 101
Start: 2025-07-16T14:20:00-0500
End: 2025-07-16T15:20:00-0500

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT

A presentation on best practices in public school safety and security, highlighting key strategies for ensuring a secure learning environment. Topics include emergency preparedness, threat assessment, access control, staff training, and student engagement. The Safe Schools Unit will discuss proactive measures, crisis response protocols, and collaboration with law enforcement to enhance school safety effectively.

Speakers

Jerry Keefer

Arkansas Safe Schools Director, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Prior to joining ADE, Keefer worked as a special agent in charge of the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office since 2020. During that time, he supervised various units including the Executive Protection Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Investigations Unit, and Digital Forensics... Read More →

Dr. Jason Weatherly

Safe School Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Education - DESE

Jason is an Arkansas native. He has completed trainings in various areas of school safety, including Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), School Safety Coordinator (Basic and Advanced), School Site Assessment and Audit, Developing... Read More →

2025 ADE Summit School Safety 101 pdf

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
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ADE Summit 2025

Jerry Keefer

Dr. Jason Weatherly

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ADE Summit 2025

Jerry Keefer

Dr. Jason Weatherly

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