KSDE Safe and Supportive Schools Conference

To make managing significant behaviors a team effort, we must leverage specific data, implement targeted team meetings, and provide ready-to-use tools. Just as we approach deficits in math and reading, behavior challenges require a data-driven strategy. As leaders, it is our responsibility to equip general education staff with the tools and knowledge they need to feel confident in working with these students. The reliance on special education as the sole solution must shift. The first step is establishing systems that ensure teachers feel supported and prepared for the challenge. Come to see, data tracking tools for extreme behaviors and building systems as a school to support them.

Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 hosted an internal tabletop exercise on a School District Cybersecurity Incident with district leaders and the Information Technology department. The tabletop exercise presented a real-world scenario that depicts a cyberattack in a preK- 12 setting.

Find out how we created and exercised the tabletop and what we learned from this experience.

Learn more about possible dangers of internet usage, practical safety tips & tools and the cyber crime reporting process. Presentation covers electronic safety concepts, including gaming systems, apps, current and local trends, AI info and other wireless/internet communication. *Presentation designed/presented by Sunflower House, Overland Park Police Department and FBI Cyber Crime Task Force.

Presentation will outline signs of compassion fatigue that teachers may experience when working with children who have experienced trauma and are consistently presenting with difficult behaviors. Presentation lays out tools that people can use to first, recognize compassion fatigue and second, apply some basic coping skills to help manage these feelings of exhaustion or possible burn out.

In this 45-minute presentation, we will explore the critical issue of online exploitation of youth, focusing on the various forms it takes, including cyberbullying, grooming, sextortion, and exploitation through social media and gaming platforms. The session will address how young people are increasingly vulnerable to online predators and harmful content. Additionally, we will discuss strategies for prevention, including the importance of open communication with young people.

"In an era where digital platforms dominate the educational landscape, the security of these systems is under constant threat. This presentation aims to explore the multifaceted nature of cyber threats targeting educational institutions. Attendees will gain insights into the latest cybersecurity challenges, from ransomware attacks to data breaches, and learn strategies to safeguard their systems. By understanding the vulnerabilities and implementing robust defense mechanisms, educators and administrators can create a safer digital environment for students and staff.

Additionally, CISA offers a range of no-cost resources and tools to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture. These include technical assistance, exercises, cybersecurity assessments, and training programs. By leveraging these resources, educational institutions can further strengthen their defenses against cyber threats.

Join us as we navigate the perilous waters of cybersecurity in education and equip ourselves with the knowledge to protect our academic communities."

How Derby schools uses SRP and SRM. How it is communicated and implemented.

MITCH HOLTHUS (HOLE-tus) IS THE VOICE OF THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AND IS THE LONGEST TENURED AND MOST DECORATED PLAY-BY-PLAY “VOICE” IN FRANCHISE HISTORY. HE WAS ON THE CALL OF SUPER BOWLS 54, 57 & 58 WHEN THE CHIEFS WON THEIR SECOND THIRD AND FOURTH SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS. HE ALSO WAS ON THE CALL OF SUPER BOWL 55 IN FEBRUARY 2021.
HOLTHUS IS ALSO THE HOST OF THE HY-VEE CHIEFS INSIDER TELEVISION SHOW, THE CHIEFS FIELD PASS HOW AND THE CHIEFS REWIND POST GAME SHOW FEATURED ON SEVERAL DIGITAL PLATFORMS. IN ADDITION, HE ORIGINATES THE “MINUTE WITH MITCH” RADIO AND TELEVISION SERIES WHICH IS SEEN AND HEARD IN FIVE STATES. HIS WORK IS ALSO FEATURED ON CHIEFS.COM
HOLTHUS IS A MEMBER OF THE KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME, AND IN JUNE 2022 WAS INDUCTED INTO THE MISSOURI BROADCASTERS’ ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME. AS A RESULT, HE IS ONLY ONE OF THREE INDIVIDUALS IN BOTH THE KAB AND MBA HALLS OF FAME. HE IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME.
HOLTHUS HAS WON SIX EMMYS FOR HIS VIDEO AND ON-LINE WORK BY THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES.
IN ADDITION, HOLTHUS IS A PAST RECIPIENT OF THE KANSAS CITY SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR. HOLTHUS WAS ALSO LISTED WITH THE VOICE OF THE ROYALS DENNY MATTHEWS AS ONE OF THE TOP 13 “ONE-TWO” PLAY BY PLAY PAIRS IN AMERICA BY THE SPORTS BROADCAST JOURNAL. HOLTHUS WAS NAMED 2024 KANSAN OF THE YEAR BY THE KANSAS SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON, D.C