The educational series features industry
experts giving actionable advice to help leaders respond to
challenges facing today's schools
CARMEL,
Ind., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Allegion U.S., a leading
provider of security products and solutions, launched "In
Session," a new video series intended to educate K-12
administrators on classroom and facility security, student and
faculty safety, as well as funding.
"A lot has changed over the last few years, so we created this
series to help administrators make informed decisions about safety
and security today," said Ken
Cook, Allegion director of national safe schools and
advocacy. "With outside experts across funding, physical security,
student well-being and safety, each video addresses timely
challenges facing schools and, most importantly, provides
actionable advice."
In Session launches with the five videos below and will continue
to expand. The series is a self-serve model, allowing viewers to
engage with topics that are of interest and learn at their own
pace.
- Q&A with a school funding expert: "The Funding
Doctor," Dr. Paula Love, shares
funding resources and opportunities available to some U.S. schools
- Classroom locks vs. door barricades: How to secure
classrooms safely: Code expert Lori
Greene and former Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)
Chair Mark Williams explain the
risks of barricade devices and provide code-compliant
solutions
- Best practices for school security
post-pandemic: Learn about the state of school security
today and advice for securing the interior and exterior perimeter
with Paul Timm, PSP and Vice
President of Physical Security Services
- School safety: Advice from a former school security
director: Having been on both sides—in the school as a former
security director and as an advocate for PASS—Guy Grace shares his
unique perspective on holistic security solutions and making
students and staff feel safe in schools
- Addressing student mental health in schools: This
diverse panel hosted by Allegion featuring Michele Gay, founder of Safe and Sound Schools,
Dr. Melissa Reeves, a renowned
school psychologist, and Paul Timm,
school security expert discusses student wellbeing post-pandemic
and how to balance that with school safety measures
"Children not only need educational tools to learn, but also an
environment that allows them to be their best," said Paul Timm. "This series brings together strong
perspectives from different industries and is designed to help K-12
decision makers create safe spaces for students to thrive."
At Allegion, school security is more than a product conversation
– dynamic teams of experts work with K-12 decision makers and
community leaders to find the best school security solutions that
feature perimeter, classroom and lockdown hardware. For more
information, please visit Us.allegion.com/schoolsecurity
About Allegion
Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global
pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like
CISA®, Interflex®,
LCN®, Schlage®,
SimonsVoss® and Von
Duprin®. Focusing on security around
the door and adjacent areas, Allegion secures people and
assets with a range of solutions for homes, businesses,
schools and institutions.
For more, visit www.allegion.com.
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