Connecting to the Broader Network….
Over the course of several summits, the Ottawa Area Secure Schools Network (OASSN) has explored strategies to strengthen preparedness and response to school safety and security concerns. While much of the design and development has occurred between summits, the 2026 Spring Summit intentionally returns to three focus areas initiated in prior sessions to examine how, collectively, this work can be advanced and more fully integrated into district planning and day-to-day operations.
The three areas of focus include:
Human Trafficking Screener Reviewing a prototype human trafficking screener that educators may use when they suspect a student may be involved, along with guidance on how to connect students to appropriate community-based resources—support that often extends beyond the traditional scope of the school.
Regional Crisis Response Team Exploring how a regional crisis response team could be organized and activated, including how districts would make the call to engage the team as part of an incident response. This work builds on and continues the PRePARE model that emerged from a prior OASSN summit.
Regional Reunification Centers Continuing planning for regional reunification centers, including how they would be initiated and operated as part of a coordinated response.
Come connect with the OASSN network as we explore how districts can effectively engage regional supports in times of need.