Dear School Leaders,
When an emergency ends, the hardest part isn't over — it's just beginning.
We'd like to invite you and your team to join us at the 2026 School Safety Symposium: Circle of Trust, where we'll be presenting a hands-on reunification training session that shows districts a better way.
When: August 17–18, 2026
Where: Mount Vernon Library Commons | Mount Vernon, WA
Cost: $250 | Clock hours available | Lunch included
Hosted by: Northwest Educational Services District 189, School Safety and Wellness Center
Reuniting students with their families quickly, safely, and with accountability is one of the most critical responsibilities a school district faces. And for too many schools, that process still depends on paper forms, binders, runners, and manual tracking; systems built for a different era.
DURING OUR REUNIFICATION SESSION, YOU'LL DISCOVER:
How to modernize reunification without abandoning what works. Schools have built strong foundations with structured roles, accountability, and procedures. You'll learn more about RedBag Reunify, which preserves those proven principles — and pairs them with the speed, communication, and scalability today's schools demand in times of crisis.
Specifically, attendees will learn how to:
• Launch reunification operations before all students arrive at a single site
• Give families a secure digital check-in experience — no apps, no accounts, no passwords
• Track student locations, parent requests, and release status in real time
• Notify families when their child is ready for pickup — reducing congestion and wait times
• Expand operations rapidly by assigning trained staff and volunteers into defined roles as an incident grows
• Maintain a complete digital record for documentation and after-action review
• Do all of this with fewer staff and less paperwork
The result: a reunification process that is faster, more scalable, more efficient, more accountable — and less traumatic for everyone involved.
TWO RESOURCES EVERY PARTICIPANT WILL TAKE HOME:
BRAND NEW! RCW 28A.320.125 Compliance Crosswalk
Washington law requires every district to have a current, comprehensive safe school plan — but knowing exactly what that means in practice is another matter. We're providing attendees with a fillable RCW 28A.320.125 Crosswalk and District Gap Table: a side-by-side reference that maps the exact statutory language of Washington's school safety law against your district and building-level plans. It shows you, section by section, what's fully met, partially met, or still needs attention so your compliance review has a clear starting point.
BRAND NEW! Fillable EOP Template
A great Emergency Operations Plan isn't just a document on a shelf. It's something your team can actually use. That's why we're also sharing a brand-new, fully fillable EOP template designed specifically for today's schools - current, practical, and structured to align with both state law and real operational needs. Walk in with an outdated binder; walk out with a clear path to a plan your staff will actually reach for.
YOU'LL ALSO HEAR FROM:
Carly Posey, Vice President of RedBag Inc. and nationally recognized school safety advocate, whose work was shaped by the Sandy Hook tragedy in 2012, where two of her own children were present. Her keynote brings both expertise and deeply personal insight into why getting reunification right matters so much.
Reichen Posey, Sandy Hook survivor and aspiring educator, who speaks with remarkable clarity about resilience, school safety, and the human experience at the center of every emergency response.
This two-day, scenario-based workshop is designed for school teams, district leaders, and public safety partners who want to move beyond theory and into real-world operational readiness.
Seats are limited. Register today:
