School Safety and Security Summer Camp Webinar Series
The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools is pleased to present our third annual Summer Camp Webinar Series: a three-part webinar series for school administrators, security teams, and anyone involved in securing our schools and creating safe learning environments for our students.
Last year’s Summer Camp webinar series brought together an impressive collective of safety and security professionals from around the country. This year, we are anticipating the same turnout, so register early!
When: July 22, 29, & August 5, 2026; 12:00 p.m. EST
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
Register: Registration For Each Webinar Below
Industry Expertise.
Mission Critical.
Category – Concept to Completion
School security systems don’t happen organically. This webinar will walk through a practical approach to implementing K–12 security and safety systems, from initial concept through execution and ongoing operations. It focuses on helping schools move beyond one-off, vendor-driven decisions by first understanding their risks, setting clear priorities, and building a plan that is realistic, fundable, and aligned with a school’s operations. We’ll also walk through the process after decisions are made, i.e. how to move through vendor and contractor selection, procurement, and implementation in a way that is organized, predictable, and grounded in real-world expectations.
The presentation will also cover the common roadblocks that cause projects to struggle, including scope gaps, site conditions that don’t match expectations, scheduling conflicts, and limited internal resources to manage the work. Equally important, we’ll address the need to prepare staff and align policies, procedures, and communication so changes don’t create confusion when systems go live, especially after summer installations. Along with the presentation, we will include a handout and an implementation checklist to help guide school projects, set realistic expectations, and support smoother, more successful outcomes.
A companion white paper will be released with this webinar.
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Category – Doors & Security.
Doors are more than entry points — they’re often the most crucial line of defense. The presentation will take a deep dive into the Texas State University report on doors, discuss appropriate locking hardware and procedures, and unpack a common but frustrating reality—why organizations can “do everything right” and still experience door problems. We’ll also look at practical, tiered approaches to funding door and hardware upgrades, helping you align safety goals with budget realities.
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Category – Digital Mapping.
Panic buttons are beneficial—when they’re understood. In this session, this timely and practical webinar will unpack how laws like Alyssa’s Law are driving the rapid implementation of panic button technology, and why there is no single, consistent solution that works for every environment. The discussion will explore the real-world challenges behind these fast-moving deployments: systems being rolled out before a full plan is in place, manufacturers and integrators navigating new territory without comprehensive implementation frameworks, and the critical—often underestimated—complexities of integration with PSAPs and 911 centers. We’ll examine why 911 center approval is essential, where coordination commonly breaks down, and how misalignment can undermine even the best intentions.
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