
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
- Digital threat assessment training
- Prevention strategies
- Oxford School Shooting, MI presented by Jill Lemond
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
“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.
