Pennsylvania Private Schools, We hosted a school safety webinar on facility mapping on June 9th.  This was hosted by one of PACAPE's business partners, Critical Response Group (CRG), on how they can map your campus in a way that utilizes military technology to enhance the ability of law enforcement to get where they need to on your campus in an emergency.  Critical Response Group will also integrate that plan with local first responders so that they have it in case it is ever needed. The best part of this is that their services are fundable under the PCCD Safety Grants. CRG will actually help you with the wording of your grant to help with compliance of PCCD guidelines if you want.  You can find out more about this service that has been reviewed and endorsed by the PACAPE Board on our website at www.pacape.org. Here is a video about their services: https://www.champion.org/pacape/Safety_Services_Commercial.mp4. Best Regards, Dr. D. Merle Skinner, LPC Executive Director PACAPE merle_skinner@champion.org 724.593.9200x103 PA Private School Administrators, Schools nationwide are adopting critical incident mapping to enhance situational awareness and emergency response. Recognizing its importance, the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association has partnered with Critical Response Group (CRG), endorsing it as a best practice across the Commonwealth. Many Pennsylvania school districts have already implemented this technology, ensuring first responders can navigate campuses quickly and effectively in an emergency, because seconds matter when lives are on the line. CRG leads this effort, providing standardized, highly accurate maps that integrate seamlessly with dispatch, public safety, and school security systems. Originally developed for U.S. Special Operations, this technology has revolutionized emergency response by improving coordination and efficiency. These projects are low-cost and eligible for funding through the PCCD grant. Join us for an upcoming webinar to learn how critical incident mapping can enhance your school's safety and preparedness. Very Respectfully, Zach Querry Regional Director - PA/MI/OH/WV  zquerry@crgplans.com, cell: (253) 307-3394, Critical Response Group

PACAPE was joined by Attorney Phil Murren (an expert in PA education law) and Ted Clater (Executive Director of the Keystone Christian Education Association). They spent an hour discussing a "new" idea that endangers PA private schools and the "why" and "what" behind PA's Act 1978 of 1986.  To learn some historical perspective on private education and all of the things that are current concerns, be sure to take some time to listen to this informative webinar. You can also follow along with the webinar transcript or save it for an easy way to reference the content discussed in the webinar at a later time. 

 

History of PA Education Webinar 

History of PA Education Webinar Transcript