2008
“INCREASING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
through
Safer Schools”

 CONFERENCE

 SCASRO / SC DARE
in partnership with

SC Department of Education
(Educators, Administrators, and Guidance Counselors scroll down for a Special Offer)

SC Educational Resource Center for Missing & Exploited Children

(Greenville Technical College)

March 23 – March 28, 2008
 

TO VIEW THIS YEARS AGENDA CLICK HERE

Home Page

Board Members

Calendar of Events

Conference Information

Conference News


SC D.A.R.E. News

History of SC DARE

Mission Statement

Training

Membership Application

Picture Gallery

SC DARE Training Center

South Carolina Association of School Resource Officers

National Association of School Resource Officer's

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Cyber Tip line

G.R.E.A.T. Program

Attend the 2008 SCASRO/SC DARE Conference

Bring your family and enjoy great hotel amenities and Myrtle Beach. Take advantage of the special conference rates, beginning Saturday March 22, 2008 to Sunday March 30, 2008

Receive C.E.U.'s, SCCJA Credit hours and just great training.

Who Should attend:

• School Resource Officers

• D.A.R.E. Officers

• School Safety Personnel

• Solicitors

• School Board Members

• School Superintendents

• School Administrators

• Teachers

• Department of Social Services workers

• Guidance Counselors

• Department of Juvenile Justice

• Juvenile Officers

• G.R.E.A.T. Officers

• Victim Advocates

• S.R.O. Supervisors

• Law Enforcement Administrators

• Sheriff's

• Chiefs

• Department of Education

• JUST DESSERTS—is inspiring with her positive attitude and witty approach to life!  Come and learn how to deal with the stresses in your life!

• Child Abuse / Sexual Predator (General Session)

  How can we protect our children from abuse from sexual predators?  Come together to learn how to identify abuse indicators and protect our children.

• Gangs and Gang Trends in South Carolina (General Session)

  It’s not a matter of if your school(s) currently has gang issues, but when…and are you prepared.  Our best defense is to educate our Law Enforcement Agencies, School Officials, and others in an effort to curtail a major problem that has the potential to wreak havoc in our schools. 

  Please join us as we take a comprehensive look at Street Gangs across the State of S.C.  . Our host will consist of local gang experts and other invited guess.  We will also entertain a panel discussion on the latest trends and successful methods of control. 

   

• D.A.R.E.  Updates  (for certified D.A.R.E. Officers) 

   A new school curriculum that counters abuse of prescription and over the counter drugs. The curriculum is comprised of  components for students as well as presentations for parents.

   

• Rapid Deployment/Active Shooter (Classroom)

  Since April 20, 1999 law enforcement has had to change procedures on how they respond to situations. There’s no time to wait for S.W.A.T. Officers have to enter the building. Learn the techniques of “Rapid Deployment” of an active shooter situation. If you are already familiar with “Rapid Deployment” join us and

  practice. We can never have enough training

   

• Rapid Deployment/Active Shooter (Practical's)

  The is the hands on portion of the class. The meat and potatoes of “Rapid Deployment”. Please report to Myrtle Beach High School with your duty belt and flashlight by 08:00 hrs

   

• Computer Crimes and Internet Safety

  What is the biggest dangers facing the largest number of children today?  The internet gives predators easy access to our children daily.  Learn about what is going on in our state and what is being done to combat it. Learn strategies to keep our children safe from others and themselves.

   

• De-Escalating Special Needs Students Quickly and Safely!

  Have you ever had a special needs student that was emotionally out of control?  Have you contemplated which technique to use to de-escalate the situation with the least amount of physical force?  Come to this workshop to learn new strategies to use with special needs students!

   

• Drug Updates (General Session)

  The presentation will cover current drug trends among middle and high school students.. Drugs of interest will include marijuana, dextromethorphane,  methamphetamines, ecstasy,  (MDMA, MDA, MDEA,  others) diviner’s sage, (Salvia divinorum), as well as other prescription and over the counter drugs. Clinical effects and signs of drug use will also be covered in this presentation

   

• Crisis Management  "Beyond the Basics"  (General Session) 

  *Beyond the Basics: Taking the core principles and utilizing technology to develop your crisis management planning at the next level.  This course will provide information and resources regarding a variety of applications for use in enhancing your crisis planning efforts.

   

• What we can do to reduce Truancy. (General Sessions)

  Explore the truancy laws of South Carolina and learn the strategies to help students be on time and present at school each day!

SPECIAL OFFER

EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS.

SCASRO would like to have more participation from educators throughout the state at this year's conference.

In response, the South Carolina Department of Education is partnering with SCASRO to offer 20 registration scholarships for educators to attend the conference.

There will be two registration scholarships awarded from each of the four SCASRO regions plus two at large registration scholarships

The scholarships will be available on a first come basis until March 7, 2008. All interested participants should contact Kim Smith at 803-734-8101 or e-mail at KWSmith@ed.sc.gov

Special Appearance and Speaker

This year's conference has moved to a new location to better serve you.  Accommodations will be at the

Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
 

The staff of the Hilton look forward to serving you with their beautiful conference center, new pool areas and newly renovated guest rooms. 

To access any form you need to download  Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0

Click Icon below to download free Adobe Reader 7.0

Conference Registration Form

Conference registration Fee before
March 7, 2008 = $225.00

(The registration fee includes your membership into the association of your choice)

Hotel Conference rates start at $124.00 per night plus tax depending on the room type. 

For more information on room types with rates, click here.

Room Reservation cut off date is
Thursday, February 20, 2008

Conference registration Fee after
March 7, 2008 = $250.00

(The registration fee includes your membership into the association of your choice)

Call or go online to make your room reservations with the hotel directly at  and be sure to mention the SCASRO/SC DARE CONFERENCE.

Motorcycles are allowed on the property and the property does have a parking garage.

Trailers are not allowed on the property.

For more information on the hotel and to make reservations online or by phone, please click on the
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort above.

Student of the Year