Safe and Sound Schools is a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting school crisis prevention, response, and recovery, aiming to protect every school and every student, every day. Founded by parents who lost children at Sandy Hook, we provide research-based tools and resources to help school communities improve safety and security. OUR MISSION SPEAKERS TRAINING EVENTS HIGH IMPACT Events Learn about our events highlighting some of the industry's most influential speakers on the most important topics VIEW ALL EVENTS EXPERT Trainers PROGRAMS & TRAINING Access our resources or go further with our lesson plans. DYNAMIC Speakers Our school safety experts deliver practical knowledge and engaging content to educate your community. From keynotes to workshops, our speakers adapt to your event's unique needs. OUR SPEAKERS GROWING OUR Mission Our mission is to support school crisis prevention, response, and recovery, and to protect every school and every student, every day. SEE OUR STORY BRIGHT FUTURES PATHWAYS FOR PREVENTION ESPECIALLY SAFE AVERTED SCHOOL VIOLENCE PROJECT PROGRAMS & Training 31,260 Viewed from all 50 States and 163 Countries TOOLKITS 16,600,000 Impacted by Safe and Sound Schools® Worldwide STUDENTS 32,000 Reached through Education, Trainings, and Resources SCHOOLS MAKING AN Impact Michele’s outstanding keynote address was well received by the 800+ School Resource Officers in attendance and it truly set the stage for a powerful close to our National School Safety Conference. – Mo Canady, Executive Director, National Association of School Resource Officers Michele’s presentations to parents, educators, and policy makers provide the perfect balance of emotion and practical guidance. She promotes an approach to school safety that strikes the important balance between physical and psychological safety. Her efforts have helped to ensure schools have comprehensive safety and crisis plans, with special attention being given to reunification and recovery. – Stephen E. Brock, Ph.D., NCSP, LEP, Past President, National Association of School Psychologists Frank was amazing. I received about 50 texts and emails, all thankful and appreciative. – Jason Stoddard, Director of School Safety and Security, Charles County Public Schools, LaPlata, MD Molly and Frank both did an amazing job. I walked the conference area after each presenter and the word of mouth was incredible. I would also like to add they were both just as amazing with our staff. Mountain State couldn't have asked for two better keynote speakers. We hope our paths cross in the future again! -Troy Alexander, Communications Specialist, Mountain State Educational Service Cooperative "Molly was fantastic! Not sure how else to describe it. I have been told many times that this was the best DARE conference that Iowa has had and some even said it was better than a lot of other law enforcement conferences they have attended. Molly was a big part of what made this conference a huge success and can’t say enough great things about her." -Jason Hoerner, Iowa DARE Association Yes, I just heard Michele Gay speak. A truly inspirational and amazing women giving her accounts of her day of the Sandy Hook shooting. An amazing women willing to share her life changing experience so we can make schools safer. SAFE AND SOUND Speakers Safe and Sound Schools'® panel of school safety experts combine deep practical knowledge with engaging delivery to inspire and educate your school community. OUR SPEAKERS Founder & Executive Director Michele Gay Mother, educator, and co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools, Michele Gay chose to take action after losing her daughter Josephine Grace...READ MORE Go Former Principal, Columbine HS Frank DeAngelis Go Frank DeAngelis, retired principal of Columbine High School, served as an educator for the Jeffco School District in Littleton Colorado...READ MORE School Counselor Molly Hudgens Go On September 28, 2016, Molly Hudgens, a school counselor in Pleasant View, Tennessee, averted a school shooting when...READ MORE CHECK OUT OUR Events “This was the best training I have ever been to. Thank you for doing what you do!” – Patrick L., Attendee & School Resource Officer SEE ALL EVENTS THE SOUND OFF Podcast LISTEN NOW FEATURED PODCAST EPISODES Safe & Sound Students Parents for Safer Schools Especially Safe Healthy Digital Environments Straight A Safety Toolkit Best Practices Armed Assailant Drills PREVENTION RESPONSE RECOVERY Prevention of school violence is the ultimate goal of Safe and Sound. To view our database of Averted School Violence, click here . In the event that a response is required, Safe and Sound provides a list of valuable resources to help you take action quickly here . The road to recovery is an emotional journey. Safe and Sound is here to support! Learn about upcoming events that prepare you for this here . Supporting VIEW ALL RESOURCES READ OUR Blog Safe and Sound Leads the Way on Important Topics 1 2 3 4 5 SEE ALL BLOGS SAFE AND SOUND Partners Safe and Sound’s Trusted Partner Network VIEW OUR PARTNERS DOWNLOAD OUR Resources facebook twitter (x) instagram linkedin youtube FOLLOW US ON Social Media Practical School Safety Solutions to Support Individuals with Special Needs Neurodiversity advocate, Jeff Snyder, and Nick Savarise from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation, join this special episode dedicated to supporting students with autism and other special needs. LISTEN NOW Blueprints of Safety and SROs In this episode, Mo Canady, Executive Director of NASRO, discusses the pivotal role of School Resource Officers in ensuring safe learning environments. LISTEN NOW Making School Emergency Trauma Response Accessible Dr. Savahanna Wagner and Officer Meg Soltz break down emergency trauma response in schools, offering practical insights on accessible trauma care. LISTEN NOW Testimonials CULTURE, CLIMATE & COMMUNITY Creating a safe and welcoming environment is essential to the safety and success of a school community. CULTURE, CLIMATE & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, LAW & POLICY Maintaining school safety includes adhering to federal, state and local laws and regulations. LEADERSHIP, LAW & POLICY OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The policies, protocols, and practices that support safety in day-to-day activity through times of crisis OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SAFETY & SECURITY Ensuring physical safety and security requires knowledge of building use, infrastructure & design, safety & security. SAFETY & SECURITY HEALTH & WELLNESS Promoting the health and wellness of our school community can help us build healthier, safer, and more successful learning environments. HEALTH & WELLNESS MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Strong mental and behavioral health resources and programs are critical to a safe school environment. MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Together RETHINKING SCHOOL SAFETY Our framework for comprehensive school safety & development LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FRAMEWORK VIEW RESOURCES ©2025 Safe and Sound Schools, All rights reserved. For usage permission, submit a request.

STRAIGHT-A SAFETY TOOLKITS You can browse the Straight-A Safety Toolkits as an entire document or as individual tools. Click below to download the full PDF of all three toolkits: Assess, Act, and Audit, or by using the download button below. To view each tool individually, scroll down and click on each icon. Already downloaded a toolkits? Tell us more about how it is working for you, or let us know about other toolkits you’d like to see. DOWNLOAD ALL TOOLKIT 1: ASSESS TOOLKIT 2: ACT TOOLKIT 3: AUDIT Developmental Levels of Safety Awareness DOWNLOAD Questions & Considerations for School Security Consultants & Firms DOWNLOAD Common Mistakes to Avoid in a Formal Security Assessment DOWNLOAD Safety: Who’s on the Team? DOWNLOAD Who Can Assess? DOWNLOAD Components of an Assessment DOWNLOAD Safety Umbrella DOWNLOAD Spectrum of Safety Awareness DOWNLOAD What if Our School Faces a Security Threat? DOWNLOAD 10 Tips to Help You Rethink School Safety DOWNLOAD Stand Up. Speak Up. Tips for Safety Reporting. DOWNLOAD Stay Safe Choices DOWNLOAD Hierarchy of Education & Training Activities DOWNLOAD Layers of Security DOWNLOAD Free & Low Cost School Safety Strategies DOWNLOAD Prepared, Not Scared DOWNLOAD Top Safety Oversights DOWNLOAD Teacher’s Emergency Bag DOWNLOAD Umbrella Exercise DOWNLOAD A Welcome Invitation DOWNLOAD Key Control Activities DOWNLOAD Diversify Your Drills DOWNLOAD Calendar of Drills DOWNLOAD Pop Quiz DOWNLOAD

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Safe and Sound EVENTS HOST AN EVENT “I have never heard from a more inspirational group than I have the last 2 days… I am so thankful to have heard your stories and found them so inspirational. Keep saying the names of the lives lost, keep telling your stories. Thank you!” – Nicole, Attendee EXCLUDE PAST EVENTS 2025 SOUTHEAST SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT SAVE THE DATE – October 22 & 23: Join Safe and Sound Schools and the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for an impactful and inspiring two-day event. Learn from nationally recognized speakers, explore best practices, discover programs, and gain actionable insights for your schools and communities. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend! LEARN MORE 2025 MIDWEST SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT This event has concluded – Join Safe and Sound Schools and the Plymouth Police Department for an impactful and inspiring two-day event. Learn from nationally recognized speakers, explore best practices, discover programs, and gain actionable insights for your schools and communities. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend! LEARN MORE GANGS, GUNS AND SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION This event had concluded –After 16 impactful years of the Gangs & Guns Training Symposium, we are proud to expand the scope of this event to address broader aspects of school violence prevention. LEARN MORE EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA This event had concluded –The safety of our schools and communities is a shared responsibility, and we invite you to be part of both the conversation and the solution! This summit is a timely and vital event featuring nationally recognized speakers who will guide us through best practices, innovative programs, and actionable insights. LEARN MORE SOUTHEAST SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT 2024 This event had concluded – MAY 29 & 30: Rethink school safety at the Southeast School Safety Summit. Learn and network with nationally recognized experts and walk away with best practices and programs for comprehensive school safety... LEARN MORE MIDWEST SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT This event had concluded – Join Safe and Sound Schools and Michigan State University’s Prevent 2 Protect Project for the 2024 Midwest School Safety Summit!... LEARN MORE TENNESSEE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT This event has concluded – This event is geared toward Tennessee's Independent Schools and is hosted by Sound Schools in partnership with Lakeway Christian Academy... LEARN MORE NATIONAL SUMMIT ON SCHOOL SAFETY This event has concluded – Join us for three days of inspiring keynotes, expert panels, and deep-dive breakout sessions led by another incredible line-up of national school safety leaders and practitioners... LEARN MORE NORTHEAST SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT This event had concluded – October 24 & 25 | Burlington, MA Get ready to rethink comprehensive school safety with Safe and Sound Schools! This October, join Safe and Sound Schools for an impactful and inspiring two-day event. Learn from nationally recognized speakers, explore best practices, discover programs, and gain actionable insights for the new school year and beyond. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend! LEARN MORE SEE A SPEAKER YOU LIKE? BOOK THEM HERE! VIEW SPEAKERS EVENT HEADLINES BPD Partners with Safe & Sound Schools for Northeast School Safety Summit October 24th through the 25th, the Burlington Police Department teamed up with the organization Safe & Sound Schools to host the Northeast School Safety Summit at the Cafe Escadrille, where professionals from all areas of school safety came together to share information and experience. READ ARTICLE CONTACT US Would you like to speak to us about hosing an event? Contact us. CONTACT US Partner with Safe and Sound Schools TO BRING A SUMMIT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Interested in bringing a Safe and Sound Schools Summit to your area? Please complete the form below, and a member of our team will be in touch soon!

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