Keynote Speaker
Vice Chairman of the Board and President of Make Our Schools Safe
We are honored to welcome Lori Alhadeff as the keynote speaker for the 2026 School Safety Expo. Through her work with Make Our Schools Safe, Lori advocates for policies and practices that help schools create safer learning environments for students and staff.
Call for Presenters
Have a strategy, program, or success story that can help strengthen school safety? Share your expertise with education and public safety professionals from across the region at the 2026 Emergency Management and School Safety Expo.
We are seeking engaging presentations in the following focus areas:
Health & Wellness
Emergency Management & Operations
Culture, Climate & Community
Law, Policy & Finance
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for professionals who support school safety and emergency preparedness across educational settings.
What Participants Will Gain
Collaborative school safety strategies
Partnership opportunities with community agencies
Practical tools for emergency preparedness
Resources that support student well-being
Connections with safety professionals across the region
Ideas that strengthen campus safety practices
2026 Dr. Rod Paige Memorial School Safety Award
The 2026 Dr. Rod Paige Memorial School Safety Award is the highest honor Region 4 bestows for excellence in school safety and security. This year's award marks the first Memorial presentation, honoring Dr. Rod Paige’s enduring legacy of leadership and service.
This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals, teams, charter schools, and districts whose work reflects his commitment to creating safe, supportive learning environments for all students and staff.
The recipient will be announced during the 2026 Region 4 School Safety Expo.
Help Build Safer Schools Across Texas.
Join Region 4 for a day of collaboration, practical strategies, and meaningful connections dedicated to creating safer, more supportive learning environments for every student.
