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
IASRO has a block of rooms reserved at:
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Johnston-Des Moines (515)612-7660
Group code: IASRO
2026 Schedule
Tuesday,
June 16th
Morning Session:
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Morning Announcements
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Presenter: District 8A Judge Patrick McAvan
Subject: Impacting Schools and Youth in Iowa
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ember Recovery Information and Iowa School Safety Bureau
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Brad Snowgren – Perry High School
Subject: Perry School Shooting
Lunch will be Provided by ClearArmor
Afternoon Session:
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Clear Armor Demonstration
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Presenter: FBI Omaha and South Dakota Fusion Center
Subject: 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 & Verizon Frontline 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
Impacting Schools and Youth in Iowa
Presented by Judge Patrick McAvan
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Description:
Judge McAvan will provide an overview of recent legislative changes to Iowa law and review key case law relevant to School Resource Officers, educators, and professionals working with youth.
Lessons from Perry High School
Presented by Brad Snowgren
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Description:
This session will outline the safety precautions and training that were in place at Perry High School prior to January 4th, how those systems functioned during the tragedy, and the critical lessons learned in its aftermath.
Safer Schools Together – Digital Threat Assessment
Presented by Steven MacDonald, Executive Director at SST
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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.