April 28th | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Historically, there has been a lot of adversity between schools and law enforcement but the dynamic is shifting. Come learn how school and law enforcement leaders at some of the largest districts in the country are working together to build collaborative relationships for physically and emotionally safer schools. You'll hear from:

• Jadine Chou on her 14 years of experience leading safety and security for Chicago Public Schools, grappling with spikes in youth violence, the disconnection brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, what actually made students feel safer, and more.  
• Chief Ronald Applin on his 30+ years of law enforcement experience and his role as the Chief of Police for Atlanta Public Schools where he focuses on student mental health, emphasizing restorative practices and positive behavior interventions to ensure that students are not criminalized for issues that can be addressed through support and guidance. 
• Michael Kurtenbach is the Director of School Safety for the Arizona Department of Education, responsible for the administration and delivery of resources and programs designed to enhance safety and security throughout the State of Arizona. With over 34 years of experience in law enforcement and education, he brings a unique combination of skills and perspectives to this role, which aligns with his passion and mission to create safe and supportive learning environments for all students and staff.
• Jillian Kelton will moderate the conversation as the former Chief of Student Support and Assistant Director of Safety Services at Boston Public Schools with deep experience working collaboratively with local law enforcement agencies like the Boston Police Department and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office to create supportive environments dedicated to bettering outcomes for our young people.