Event Details
Inclusive School Safety Practices for Students with Disabili
Sponsoring Organization: Southern Connecticut State University
Parent Event
Monday, April 27, 2026
4:30-7:30 pm
No cost
Inclusive School Safety Practices for Students with Disabilities
Parent Event
On behalf of the Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU), in collaboration with Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), please join us for our April 27th Parent and Caregiver Dinner Event held at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU).
An event designed to provide meaningful information while bringing together families, educators, disability advocates, and school and community leaders to explore strategies that promote safe, inclusive learning environments for all students.
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 4:30-7:30 PM | Check-in: 4:00 PM | Dinner included
Please note: Childcare will not be available for this event.
Location:
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
Michael J. Adanti Student Center, Room 325 (3rd Floor)
345 Fitch Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(Directions & Parking information will follow)
Cost: FREE
Registration Deadline: April 3, 2026
Presenters:
Dr. Dewey Cornell, Developer of the Comprehensive School Threat Guidelines and Professor of Education, University of Virginia;
Michele Gay, M.S., Co-Founder & Executive Director of Safe and Sound Schools;
Dr. Christina Cipriano, Director, Education Collaboratory at Yale, Associate Professor, Yale Child Study Center
Dr. Stephanie Leite, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Intelligence, LLC; and
Melissa Marshall, J.D., Director of Policy & Programs, The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
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