TSS Conf - Presenting

The 2026 Texas School Safety Conference Call for Presenters is open.

The deadline to submit an application is February 27, 2026.

Applicants will be notified of their presenter status by April 10, 2026.

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is seeking dynamic and engaging breakout session proposals focusing on current school safety issues and best practices. The conference will bring together educators, administrators, school-based law enforcement, and emergency managers to collaborate, network, learn from each other, and empower everyone in the school community to lead with confidence. Nationally and state recognized experts in various fields will share evidence-based approaches to improving school safety. In addition, informative breakout sessions will feature tools and best practices that you can implement in your district or school.

Applicants must ensure the information presented applies to a broad school safety audience including school administrators, educators, AND school-based law enforcement.

Vendors are not permitted to submit an application to present at the conference.

Applicants should be aware of the following:

  • Applicants engaged in the marketing or representation of a product or service are not eligible to submit a presenter application.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. Biographies of all presenters and co-presenters are required at time of application submission (no more than 100 words).
  • Submission of a breakout session does not guarantee selection.
  • Breakout session will be 1 (one) hour in length, unless otherwise stated and approved.
  • All biographies, breakout session descriptions, and contact information must be submitted online. Co-presenter(s) information must be provided when submitting application. Additional presenters may not be added to application once submitted. Maximum of 3 presenters per application may be submitted.
  • Meeting rooms will be equipped with:
    • - Laptop
    • - Computer Speakers
    • - Widescreen LCD Projector (HDMI) and Screen
    • - Presenter Remote
    • - Microphone(s) (depending on room size)

Please Note: If you require additional A/V needs, you must e-mail us your special request by February 27, 2026.

If proposal is selected:

  • Presenters will be notified via e-mail no later than April 10, 2026.
  • Breakout session materials and PowerPoint presentation are due May 15, 2026.
  • The TxSSC will waive the lead presenter’s conference registration fee. Lead presenter will be responsible for all travel and lodging expenses. Co-presenter(s) will be responsible for own travel and lodging expenses and must pay a reduced conference registration fee of $275.
  • The Texas School Safety Center reserves the right to revise presentation titles, presenter bio, reassign the identified topic area, or edit the program summary for program material.
  • Applicants will be notified and may be scheduled for a conference call to discuss presentation content and specific conference logistics.
  • Business attire shall be worn by presenter(s), unless otherwise agreed between the presenter and the Texas School Safety Center.

Please Note: Under no circumstances may a conference session be used as a place for direct promotion of a presenter’s product, service, or monetary self-interest. Sales pitches disguised as presentations will not be considered.

Apply to Present

Apply to Present

For more information about the Texas School Safety Conference contact Cynthia J. Arredondo at cj19@txstate.edu .

Important Dates to Remember

  • 2/27/2026 Last Day to Submit Presenter Application
  • 2/27/2026 Last Day to Submit AV Request
  • 4/10/2026 Individuals will be notified of their application selection status
  • 5/15/2026 Presentation/Materials/Handouts are Due (PDF Files)

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