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SUMMARY:October 7\, 2026 – Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the U.S. Secret Service \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/october-7-2026-preventing-mass-attacks-in-our-communities/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:September 17\, 2026 – Emergency Operations Planning/Review
DESCRIPTION:DPP Conference – Marriott Griffin Gate \nLexington (10:00-11:00 Breakout Session #3) \nChad Butler \n(Special Sign-In Process for Non-DPPs Attending) \n* Emergency Operations Planning/Review \nKCSS Consultant – Greg Smith \nKCSS Training Coordinator – Dan Orman \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-17-2026-emergency-operations-planning-review/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T090000
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SUMMARY:October 15\, 2026 – Reunification Considerations/Calming Your Community
DESCRIPTION:WKEC Conference Ctr.\, 435 Outlet Avenue \nEddyville (9:00-10:30 Central) \nMary Mac Dyer \n*Reunification Considerations/Calming Your Community \nKCSS Resource Ctr Director – Dr. Patricia Greer \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/october-15-2026-reunification-considerations-calming-your-community/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261112T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261112T103000
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SUMMARY:November 12\, 2026 – Overview of the Marshal’s Office/Working with SSCs
DESCRIPTION:Laurel County Schools – Center for Innovation \n1100 East 4th Street \nLondon (9:00-10:30 Eastern) \nTharon Hurley \n*Overview of the Marshal’s Office/Working with SSCs \nKentucky School Security Marshal – Shannon West \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/november-12-2026-overview-of-the-marshals-office-working-with-sscs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261202T090000
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SUMMARY:December 2\, 2026 – Threat Assessment Teams – Overview/Purpose
DESCRIPTION:December 2 (Makeup Dec 9) \nNorthern KY Coop. for Educational Services \n5516 E. Alexandria Pike \nCold Spring (9:00-10:30 Eastern) \n*Threat Assessment Teams – Overview/Purpose \nKCSS Consultant – Wes Cornett \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/december-2-2026-threat-assessment-teams-overview-purpose/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270112T090000
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SUMMARY:January 12\, 2027 – Mid-Year Check-In/Concerns and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:January 12 (Makeup Jan 21) \nLawrence Co. High School Library/Media Ctr. \nLouisa (9:00-10:30 Eastern) \nThomas Burns \n*Mid-Year Check-In/Concerns and Solutions \nKCSS Legislative Liaison – Matt Moore \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/january-12-2027-mid-year-check-in-concerns-and-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270217T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270217T103000
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SUMMARY:February 17\, 2027 – Overview of Multi-Building Campus Safety Issues
DESCRIPTION:February 17 (Makeup Feb 24) \nGRREC \n230 Technology Way \nBowling Green (9:00-10:30 Central) \n*Overview of Multi-Building Campus Safety Issues \nMeade County Schools DPP/SSC – Chad Butler \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/february-17-2027-overview-of-multi-building-campus-safety-issues/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270316T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270316T103000
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SUMMARY:March 16\, 2027 – Irreplaceable Partners – First Responders and Schools
DESCRIPTION:March 16 (Makeup Mar 23) \nKentucky School Boards Association \n260 Democrat Drive \nFrankfort (9:00-10:30 Eastern) \nDan Orman \n*Irreplaceable Partners – First Responders and Schools \nElizabethtown Ind. DPP/SSC – Travis Gay \nAdair County Schools DPP/SSC – Robbie Harmon (Ret.) \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/march-16-2027-irreplaceable-partners-first-responders-and-schools/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270413T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270413T103000
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SUMMARY:April 13\, 2027 – Training All Staff in School Safety & Security
DESCRIPTION:Rockcastle Co. Schools \nRockcastle Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) \n250 Richmond Street \nMt. Vernon (9:00-10:30 Eastern) \nMarcus Reppert \n*Training All Staff in School Safety & Security \nDirector of Student Services – Marcus Reppert \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/april-13-2027-training-all-staff-in-school-safety-security/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270510T103000
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SUMMARY:May 10\, 2027 – Summer 2027-28/Training Needs/Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Henderson Co. Schools \nProfessional Development Center \n631 North Green Street \nHenderson (9:00-10:30 Central) \nCrissy Sandefur \nChad Thompson \n*Summer 2027-28/Training Needs/Considerations \nBring Your Ideas! \nHenderson Co. Asst. Superintendent – Crissy Sandefur \nHenderson Co. Asst. Superintendent – Dr. Chad Thompson \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/may-10-2027-summer-2027-28-training-needs-considerations/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270608T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270609T170000
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SUMMARY:Jun. 8-9\, 2027 – Safe Schools and Communities Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date\nSafe Schools And Communities Conference\nJune 8th and 9th\, 2027 \nGreat Crossing High School\, Georgetown \nA draft agenda and registration information will be available at a later date \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/jun-8-9-2027-safe-schools-and-communities-conference/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T140000
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SUMMARY:August 25\, 2026 – CACKy & FBI Victim Services virtual training on Violent Online Networks
DESCRIPTION:Shared by Christina Weeter\, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ \nI’d like to pass along the following training opportunity hosted by the FBI on risks for sexual exploitation of students/children.  This is not a KDE-sponsored training so please direct any questions to cnwilde@fbi.gov. \n\nFBI Victim Services Presents: Violent Online Networks \nThe Teams link to join the training session will be provided one week in advance of each training date. \nPlease join FBI Victim Specialist Stacey Sanders\, Cassie Wilde\, and FBI CAFI Hillary Kozloski-Smith for a presentation on Violent Online Networks. This presentation focuses on the growing threat of online extremist networks and the unique challenges they present when identifying victims and conducting interviews.  VON refers to a decentralized online extremist network that targets vulnerable individuals\, often minors through social media platforms\, gaming spaces\, and encrypted messaging apps. These groups use manipulation\, coercion\, and psychological control to exploit victims. Tactics may include grooming\, threats\, humiliation\, self-harm coercion\, sexual exploitation\, and the production of violent or degrading content. Unlike traditional organized groups\, these channels operate through loosely connected online communities that encourage escalating harm\, radicalization\, and control over victims. Victims are often isolated\, fearful\, and manipulated into believing they cannot leave or report the abuse. \nHousekeeping: \n\nThis training will not be recorded.\nThere will be time available after presentation for questions for MDT members.\n\nObjective: \n\nTo ensure Forensic interviewers and MDT members understand the dynamics of online coercion\, the psychological control used by offenders\, and the significant shame\, fear\, and loyalty conflicts victims may experience.\nGuidance on building rapport\, avoiding judgment\, and allowing victims to explain their online experiences in their own words is critical to obtaining accurate information while minimizing further trauma.\nUnderstanding these networks and their tactics for investigations and forensic interviewing to identify victims\, gather evidence\, and support recovery.\n\nContent Warning: Information discussed includes child abuse\, child sexual abuse\, animal cruelty\, blood & gore\, self-mutilation\, eating disorders\, mental health disorders\, and violence. \nInformation: https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA250306 \nhttps://www.missingkids.org/blog/2025/using-sextortion-to-groom-kids-for-violence-pain \nRegistration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=42PHTvX1D0aWHb2HEf5rxcUjP2ampSVDg_jgq4ehLBpUNjZWRkJaVDhMMk5INEhTTEJVQkVTQlA3RiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/august-25-2026-cacky-fbi-victim-services-virtual-training-on-violent-online-networks/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T100000
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SUMMARY:September 18\, 2026 - CACKy & FBI Victim Services virtual training on Violent Online Networks
DESCRIPTION:Shared by Christina Weeter\, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ \nI’d like to pass along the following training opportunity hosted by the FBI on risks for sexual exploitation of students/children.  This is not a KDE-sponsored training so please direct any questions to cnwilde@fbi.gov. \n\nFBI Victim Services Presents: Violent Online Networks \nThe Teams link to join the training session will be provided one week in advance of each training date. \nPlease join FBI Victim Specialist Stacey Sanders\, Cassie Wilde\, and FBI CAFI Hillary Kozloski-Smith for a presentation on Violent Online Networks. This presentation focuses on the growing threat of online extremist networks and the unique challenges they present when identifying victims and conducting interviews.  VON refers to a decentralized online extremist network that targets vulnerable individuals\, often minors through social media platforms\, gaming spaces\, and encrypted messaging apps. These groups use manipulation\, coercion\, and psychological control to exploit victims. Tactics may include grooming\, threats\, humiliation\, self-harm coercion\, sexual exploitation\, and the production of violent or degrading content. Unlike traditional organized groups\, these channels operate through loosely connected online communities that encourage escalating harm\, radicalization\, and control over victims. Victims are often isolated\, fearful\, and manipulated into believing they cannot leave or report the abuse. \nHousekeeping: \n\nThis training will not be recorded.\nThere will be time available after presentation for questions for MDT members.\n\nObjective: \n\nTo ensure Forensic interviewers and MDT members understand the dynamics of online coercion\, the psychological control used by offenders\, and the significant shame\, fear\, and loyalty conflicts victims may experience.\nGuidance on building rapport\, avoiding judgment\, and allowing victims to explain their online experiences in their own words is critical to obtaining accurate information while minimizing further trauma.\nUnderstanding these networks and their tactics for investigations and forensic interviewing to identify victims\, gather evidence\, and support recovery.\n\nContent Warning: Information discussed includes child abuse\, child sexual abuse\, animal cruelty\, blood & gore\, self-mutilation\, eating disorders\, mental health disorders\, and violence. \nInformation: https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA250306 \nhttps://www.missingkids.org/blog/2025/using-sextortion-to-groom-kids-for-violence-pain \nRegistration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=42PHTvX1D0aWHb2HEf5rxcUjP2ampSVDg_jgq4ehLBpUNjZWRkJaVDhMMk5INEhTTEJVQkVTQlA3RiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-18-2026-cacky-fbi-victim-services-virtual-training-on-violent-online-networks/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260902T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260902T200000
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SUMMARY:September 2\, 2026 – Keeping Kids Safe- A Parent's Guide to Youth Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Shared by Beck Whipple via KYFRYSC ListServ \nPlease share far and wide\, as this is an incredible opportunity for parents to learn from one of the nation’s top youth suicide prevention experts\, Dr. Singer! \n\nOnline event\nWednesday\, September 2  •  8 PM – 9:30 PM EDT \nOverview \n\nA Parent’s Guide to Youth Suicide Prevention\nWhen a child is struggling\, the people who love them most may not realize how much they are hurting or know what to say. Join youth suicide prevention expert Jonathan B. Singer\, PhD\, LCSW\, for practical guidance on recognizing the signs\, starting difficult conversations\, and helping a child feel heard and supported. \nThis event is intended for parents and caregivers of children in grades K–12\, as well as educators and school professionals who support young people. \nKeeping Kids Safe: A Parent’s Guide to Youth Suicide Prevention\nWednesday\, September 2\, 2026\n8:00–9:30 p.m. ET\nLive on Zoom \nYou’ll learn how to: \nSee the common risk factors and warning signs\, even when a child appears to be doing well.\nSay the right words to ask directly about suicide with calm and confidence.\nSupport a struggling child in a way that helps them feel heard\, believed\, and less alone. \nSpeaker Bio\nJonathan B. Singer\, PhD\, LCSW\, is a professor of social work at Loyola University Chicago and a leading expert on youth suicide prevention. He is the former president of the American Association of Suicidology\, coauthor of Suicide in Schools\, and host of the award-winning Social Work Podcast. Dr. Singer also serves on The Wellness Institute’s Clinical Advisory Board. \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-2-2026-keeping-kids-safe-a-parents-guide-to-youth-suicide-prevention/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T170000
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SUMMARY:September 23-24\, 2026 – KSPMA Annual State Conference & Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION: \nThe 2026 Annual State Conference & Tradeshow is September 23-24\, 2026.\nThe tradeshow floor features 140+ exhibitors with dedicated tradeshow hours totaling 7.5 hours. \nPlease take a look around this website if you are unfamiliar with what this group does and who they serve. \nkspma.org\nhttps://kspma.org/conference \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-23-24-2026-kspma-annual-state-conference-tradeshow/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T163000
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SUMMARY:September 8\, 2026 – PREPaRE workshop 1 on school crisis response
DESCRIPTION:Shared by Christina Weeter\, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ \nPlease see the flyers below for upcoming training in the PREPaRE school crisis response model\, hosted by CKEC and sponsored by the KDE Stronger Connections Grant.  If you have any questions\, please contact Mark Helton at mark.helton@ckec.org. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-8-2026-prepare-workshop-1-on-school-crisis-response/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260824T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T163000
DTSTAMP:20260824T144901
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SUMMARY:August 24-25\, 2026 – PREPaRE workshop 2 on school crisis response
DESCRIPTION:Shared by Christina Weeter\, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ \nPlease see the flyers below for upcoming training in the PREPaRE school crisis response model\, hosted by CKEC and sponsored by the KDE Stronger Connections Grant.  If you have any questions\, please contact Mark Helton at mark.helton@ckec.org. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/august-24-25-2026-prepare-workshop-2-on-school-crisis-response/
CATEGORIES:Training
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