Assessing Levels of Readiness: Identifying Hazards and Risks
| Dates: | June 25, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Location: | efactory Cox Health |
| Cost: | $225.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Senate Bill 68 requires schools to have annual security assessments. Security assessments typically identify areas of risks, observable hazards, and the level of readiness of staff to respond to security and safety issues.
Comprehensive assessments may have a hefty price tag when contracted services are utilized. While an initial assessment by a reputable organization is beneficial, ongoing assessments can and should be conducted by school staff assigned to specific workspaces. However, to do so, requires training and an understanding of the following:
Comprehensive assessments may have a hefty price tag when contracted services are utilized. While an initial assessment by a reputable organization is beneficial, ongoing assessments can and should be conducted by school staff assigned to specific workspaces. However, to do so, requires training and an understanding of the following:
- Components of an assessment and how it is conducted
- What constitutes a risk or a hazard
- When is a risk acceptable
- Strategies for mitigating or eliminating risks
- Measurement of readiness
- Use of short/long term planning to address findings
- Sample templates for conducting an assessment
- Questionnaires for determining the level of readiness
- Instructions for analyzing risk and hazards through real life examples
- Strategies for making all staff participatory in school safety and the implementation of assessments.
| Fee: | $225.00 |
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| Hours: | 5.00 |
Call us at 417-837-2600 to see if you qualify for a discount on this course.
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Course Fee (Basic) | Registration Fee | $ 225.00 |
efactory Cox Health
405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806Dennis Lewis
Dennis Lewis is the President of Edu-Safe LLC, a school safety training and consulting organization founded in 1999. His primary focus is developing "Best Practice" strategies for enhancing student and staff safety. Dennis provides cutting edge training, safety and readiness assessments, and consults with attorneys as an expert defense witness on school safety litigation. He is a published author on a number of safety and security topics and is the Past President of the National Association of School Safety and Law Enforcement Officers. From 1990 to 2006 Dennis was the Director of Public Safety for the largest school district in Missouri, overseeing 54 educational sites and 26,000 students.
