As spring brings sporting events, field days, graduations, and large school celebrations, ensuring safety becomes a shared responsibility. Join Dr. Wanda Shelton, ALI Facilitator for the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents, for a collaborative virtual session focused on proactive planning and practical strategies to support safe, successful school events.

This interactive Zoom event will feature Dr. Wanda Shelton, who will lead the conversation on effective event planning, coordination, and preparation for large-scale school activities.

Mark Reeves, Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), sharing guidance and best practices for spring sports safety, including supervision, venue readiness, and risk management, and

a panel of experienced School Resource Officers (SROs) offering practical insight to help schools strengthen safety planning for field days, graduations, and high-attendance celebrations.

Participants will engage in discussion around crowd management, communication, supervision, emergency readiness, and collaboration with community partners. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and planning tools to help their schools endure safety throughout the busy spring season—because the little things truly matter. We will discuss facility walks, heat index, communication with sports officials, and more.

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