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February 22, 2023

JOIN US FOR THE
2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

April 4 - 7

Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center
Bend, Oregon

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:

Members: $340
Non-members: $360
Registration will increase by $20 on March 20. Unfortunately once we submit the meal count to the conference center, we will not be able to issue refunds at that time. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. If a refund is needed, please request it prior to Tuesday, March 28 and we'd be glad to refund the full amount.

LODGING:
Rooms are available for $120 (per diem rate plus tax/fees) in OACP's room block through March 6. After that they are released to the public. Click here to reserve a room. Please note that though the reservation link indicates dates from Tuesday through Friday, you can easily choose Mon. night as well (if participating in committee meetings requires you to be there bright and early Tues morn!). Or, if you prefer, call 1-866-453-4480.

MEET  ONE OF OUR CONFERENCE PRESENTERS:

John Van Dreal
School Psychologist, Author, Threat Assessment Consultant

John Van Dreal is a school psychologist and the retired director of Safety and Risk Management Services for the Salem-Keizer School District. He continues his career consulting with school districts and communities on behavioral threat assessment systems and violence prevention. He has over 35 years of experience in threat assessment and management, psycho-educational evaluation, crisis intervention, behavioral intervention, and security and risk management systems consultation. In 1999, he began the development and implementation of the Salem-Keizer Cascade Model, a multi-agency student threat assessment system considered by experts to be a leading practice. Through that collaboration, he has worked daily with educators, law enforcement, trial court personnel, juvenile justice, and mental health personnel in preventive behavioral threat assessment—the management of youth and adult threats of aggression within the schools, institutions, and the community. Read More

Topic:"A Comprehensive System for Preventive Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management in the Schools”

Mr. Van Dreal will use his experience and expertise to give insight into recognizing and managing behavioral threats in schools.

THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS:

 

OACP Award Program

The OACP Awards Banquet is fast approaching and we would love to be able to honor deserving members (and non-members) for their service to the OACP. Please consider nominating someone you believe merits this recognition. Award nominations are due March 1, 2023. Click here for more information on the available awards, award recipients, and a link to the nomination form.

OACP Training Center

An email was sent to all members regarding our new, more robust online training center platform. Simply log in to the members only area of the website and click on the Training tab in the upper blue ribbon and you'll be redirected to the training center. Take some time to explore the site and let us know if you have any questions or suggestions. We hope this adds tremendous value to your OACP membership.

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