2026 School Safety Symposium: Circle of Trust Workshop

The School Safety and Wellness Center is proud to announce our

2026 School Safety Symposium: Circle of Trust

A Hands-On Workshop for Operationalizing School Safety

Join us for a two-day, interactive, scenario-based training designed to help schools, districts, and public safety partners build coordinated, real-world readiness for crisis situations. Focus on strengthening trust, communication, and collaboration across teams while developing practical skills for prevention, response, and recovery – moving participants beyond theory into hands-on application under realistic conditions.

Dates and Details

August 17-18, 2026

Mount Vernon Library Commons

Mount Vernon, WA

Cost: $250 | Clock hours available | Lunch included

More information and registration on pdEnroller: Event #203682

Encouraged to attend: This training is designed for school teams central to fostering a culture of safety in your district. Participation and collaboration with local emergency management agencies is highly encouraged.

Keynote Presenters

Special keynote speakers Carly and Reichen Posey will anchor the training with experiences and messages that highlight the importance of connection, trust, and preparedness in our schools.

Carly Posey is a nationally recognized speaker and advocate for school safety and community preparedness. Her work in safety advocacy was deeply influenced by the December 14, 2012, tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, where two of her children were present during the shooting and escaped safely. Since then, she has held leadership roles in safety and security organizations – such as Mission Director at The “I Love U Guys” Foundation and Executive Director of Safe2Tell – and currently serves as Vice President of RedBag Inc., focusing on improving emergency response, reunification, and community preparedness. Before her safety advocacy career, she and her husband owned and operated several businesses for over 20 years.

Reichen Posey is a young speaker, survivor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, and aspiring educator and coach. He was in first grade at Sandy Hook when the tragedy occurred and has since used his experience to speak about school safety, resilience, and community support. Reichen aims to mentor and inspire students both inside and outside the classroom while advocating for supportive and safe school environments.

Carly and Reichen currently live and work in Colorado.

Agenda

Day 1: August 17, 2026 (8:30am – 4:15pm)

Welcome & Acknowledgements

Morning Sessions:

Keynote addresses by Carly Posey and Reichen Posey

Circle of Trust Training (C2T): Operationalizing School Safety

(see a description of training highlights here)

Lunch (provided onsite)

Afternoon Sessions:

C2T: Operationalizing School Safety

in partnership with regional Emergency Response Agencies

Day 1 Close

Day 2: August 18, 2026 (8:30am – 4:15pm)

Welcome Back and Day 2 Overview

Morning Sessions:

“Letter to My Younger Self” with Reichen Posey

C2T: Operationalizing School Safety

Lunch (provided onsite)

Afternoon Sessions:

C2T: EOP Operationalization & Leadership Supports

(Brand New Tools: RCW Compliance Crosswalk & Fillable EOP Template)

C2T: Reunification Walk-Through with Carly Posey

(Explore: RedBag REunify)

Discussion / Q&A

Day 2 Close

Directions & Parking

Address: Mount Vernon Library Commons, 208 W Kincaid St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Approaching Mount Vernon from the North

• Take exit 226 WA-536 W/E Kincaid St in Mount Vernon
• Turn RIGHT onto E Kincaid St. off the exit
• Take a LEFT onto 3rd St. and slowly proceed
• The parking garage will be on your right, it comes up quick and is a small entrance
• You will enter the library between 3rd and Kincaid St, where you turned left

Approaching Mount Vernon from the South

• Take exit 226 WA-536 W/E Kincaid St in Mount Vernon
• Turn LEFT onto E Kincaid St. off the exit
• Take a LEFT onto 3rd St. and slowly proceed
• The parking garage will be on your right, it comes up quick and is a small entrance
• You will enter the library between 3rd and Kincaid St, where you turned left

ONSITE PARKING

The facility’s 3-floor parking structure includes the following amenities and rates:

Supporters

A heartfelt thank you to our supporters for making this event possible.