Dominic Syracuse

Behavioral Specialist, Actor, and Comedian

Communicating with Confidence & Connection

In this high-energy opening Keynote - actor, standup comedian, and behavioral specialist Dominic Syracuse blends performance art techniques with neuroscience to teach emotionally intelligent communication in a way that is as entertaining as it is educational

Christian Moore

Founder of WhyTry Inc., Author, Licensed Social Worker

Practical Strategies for Building Resilience in Every Student

An inspiring keynote on practical strategies to build resilience in every student. Discover tools that help educators and resource officers create safer, more connected schools where every student can thrive.

Troubled Students: Stories of Challenge & Growth

Former troubled students answer audience questions and share their experiences, offering insight into their school challenges, what shaped their behavior, and what ultimately helped them change direction.

Kirk Carpenter

Safety/Education Consultant

Administration Crisis Training

Leadership matters and it matters most during a time of crisis. Every decision we make is crucial and must not add to the chaos or trauma. In times of crisis, our students and staff need us more than ever, so we must perform at our highest level.

Connor Ledbetter

Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Sextortion and Online Exploitation of Youth

This session explores online sextortion affecting youth nationwide and emerging forms of digital exploitation. Learn how students are targeted online, warning signs schools may observe, and how to respond appropriately to protect and support students.

Anthony Figueroa

Detective
Sacramento Police Department

Human Trafficking

This session offers a comprehensive overview of human trafficking, including warning signs observed in schools, recruitment tactics employed on youth, and methods educators can use to respond safely and effectively. Discover practical steps to identify, support, and protect vulnerable students.

Adrian Gonzalez

Officer
California Highway Patrol

Drug Impairment: Symptoms, Identification, and Recognition

Officers Adrian Gonzalez and Abraham Peterson will present a breakout session on DUI awareness, covering how to recognize impairment, understand common signs and symptoms, and gain insight into basic drug recognition skills.

Dominic Syracuse

Behavioral Specialist, Actor, and Comedian

De-escalation Tactics: D.U.C.K. & COVER

In this interactive workshop, Dominic Syracuse offers evidence-based behavioral intervention, cultivated through years of work inside maximum security prisons, to de-escalate high-intensity situations in a way that protects mental and physical wellbeing.

Kenny Jones

Lieutenant
Tulare County Sheriff's Office

The Hidden Role of Minors in California’s Gang Networks

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Gang Task Force examines how California gangs exploit minors and how gang influence can appear in school settings, with guidance for educators on recognition, prevention, and appropriate response.

Jessica Weatherly

Chief Deputy District Attorney
Tulare County District Attorney’s Office

Justice and Education Working Together for Victim Support

This session explores how the justice system and educational institutions work together to support victims involved in juvenile cases. Learn how schools can partner with the District Attorney’s Office to protect victims’ rights, provide trauma-informed support, and connect students and families to essential services throughout the justice process.

Megan Ike

Deputy Probation Officer III
Tulare County Probation Department

Juvenile Justice Experience: From Entry to Reintegration

This session offers insight into the experiences of juveniles as they enter the justice system, undergo supervision or placement, and return to school and community life. Discover how coordinated support, accountability, and reintegration planning help reduce repeat offenses and improve long-term safety for students and communities.

Ryan Dougherty

Sandy Hook Promise

Trusted Adult

The Trusted Adult Workshop is tailored to adult champions seeking to enhance their impact as trusted adults. Through engaging discussions and practical insights, participants will identify key behaviors that exemplify a trusted adult when addressing warning signs or threats from youth.

Bobby Rader

Chief of Police
Porterville Police Department

Coordinating in a Crisis: Tabletop Activity

Engage in a tabletop exercise simulating a crisis scenario, exploring coordinated responses, decision-making, and strategies to effectively manage emergencies.

Franklin Martin

Trauma Program Manager
Kaweah Health

Stop the Bleed

Stop the Bleed is a national campaign that teaches people how to control severe bleeding from accidents or injuries using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets — empowering anyone to save lives before professional help arrives.

Christian Moore

WhyTry Founder

Resilience in Action: Tools You Can Use Tomorrow

A practical follow-up to the keynote, this session provides counselors, social workers, and school resource officers with tools to support prevention, de-escalation, and student decision-making in real-world school safety situations.

John Vining

Mental Health Crisis Manager
Tulare County Office of Education

Student Threat Assessment

Explore the essentials of Level 1 and Level 2 threat assessment using the Salem-Kaiser model. This condensed session highlights key processes, guiding questions, and team practices while providing a preview of the comprehensive training available to districts.

Marvin Lopez

Director
Tulare County Office of Education

Advancing School Safety With Grant Funding

This session focuses on key school safety grants, including where to find them and how to apply. Learn practical strategies for writing effective proposals and enhancing your district’s chances of securing vital funding.

John Wilson

Instruction and Curriculum Director
Knowledge Saves Lives

Foundations of Communication and De-escalation

This session introduces the foundational concepts of communication and de-escalation from a fresh bio-psychological perspective, exploring human stress physiology, bias, initial interactions, communication “loops”, and influence during potentially tense or emotionally charged encounters.