2024 Great Ideas in Education Conference: Full Schedule

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About the Conference Program

When considering which session to attend be aware that most sessions will address more than one strand so be sure to look at the full descriptions.

Cookies and Conversations on Thursday are designed to give attendees the opportunity to network with others who have similar job responsibilities. You may choose any of the sessions to attend, so if you are more interested in learning from a different group, you are welcome.

If you have questions about the program of events, please contact by email at Pat Bone or by phone (785) 296-2303.

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8:30am CDT

Human Trafficking in America’s Schools: What Kansas Schools Can Do to Identify, Respond, and Prevent Human Trafficking

Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Cypress A

Many underage victims of human trafficking are students in the America’s school systems. No community, school, or student demographic is immune. Incidents of child sex trafficking can be found in every area of Kansas whether it is rural, suburban, or urban settings including in our schools. There are few crimes more appalling or challenging for schools to recognize and address than human trafficking. This course is divided into three sections. The first section will discuss awareness. The first step in fighting human trafficking is to understand the dynamics and be aware of the indicators and warning signs associated with trafficking. The second section discusses intervention so teachers and administrators will be better prepared to recognize the indicators and be prepared to respond to trafficking within their school to keep students safe. The third section will discuss prevention, awareness resources, and educational programs for students to make them more aware and safer.

Moderators

Jennifer White

Speakers

Kent Bauman

Human Trafficking Prevention and Initiatives Program Manager, Kansas Department of Children and Families

Kent Bauman retired from the Wichita Police Department after 34 years in law enforcement. He spent 15 years assigned to the Exploited and Missing Child Unit (EMCU) where he was responsible for the investigation of missing children and domestic child sex trafficking. He went to work... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Cypress A

Safe and Supportive Schools

Company Counselors/School Psychologist/Social Workers
Audience Seconday Teachers
Subject School Safety Personal