General Information
Event Title: 17th Annual School Safety Conference
Location:
Camp Dodge
7105 NW 70th Ave
Rec Hall #3585
Johnston, IA 50131
Dates: June 16, 2026 – June 18, 2026
Registration Fee: Full Event (3 Days): $250 | Final Day Only: $150
2026 Schedule
Tuesday,
June 16th
- Legal and legislative updates impacting schools
- Statewide school safety initiatives
- Recovery resources
- Emerging threats including swatting, hoaxes, cyber crime, and AI
Wednesday,
June 17th
Morning Session:
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Steven MacDonald, Executive Director at SST
Subject: Safer Schools Together – Digital Threat Assessment
Lunch will be Provided by GeoComm
Afternoon Session:
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
GeoComm Demonstration & Evolv Demonstration
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Presenter: Jill Lemond, VP of Education Evolv Technology
Subject: “Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: Actionable Steps to Help Stop School Shootings”
Thursday,
June 18th
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presenter: AJ DeAndrea and Madalena DeAndrea
Subject: “Dark Nights of the Soul; When Terror Hits Home”
Their presentation, titled, “Dark Nights of the Soul; When Terror Hits Home,” will cover several tragic events and analyze how those incidents led to improved tactics, communications and mental health practices.
Details
Safer Schools Together – Digital Threat Assessment
Presented by Steven MacDonald, Executive Director at SST
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Description:
As online behavior, social media activity, and digital communications increasingly intersect with real-world threats, this session will explore how schools and public safety professionals can identify, assess, and respond to concerning digital indicators before they escalate.
“Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: Actionable Steps to Help Stop School Shootings”
Presented by Jill Lemond, VP of Education Evolv Technology
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Description:
Together, we will review the best practices for violence prevention and mitigation at your school, looking at real world examples.
“Dark Nights of the Soul; When Terror Hits Home”
Presented by AJ DeAndrea and Madalena DeAndrea
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description:
Their presentation, titled, “Dark Nights of the Soul; When Terror Hits Home,” will cover several tragic events and analyze how those incidents led to improved tactics, communications and mental health practices.