South Carolina Association of School Resource Officers

National Association of School Resource Officer's

SC DARE Officers Association

SC Sex Offender Registry

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Cyber Tip line

G.R.E.A.T. Program

REGISTRATION TIMES

Sunday April 8, 2007 - 12:00 to 4:00 pm

Monday April 9, 2007 - 8:00am to 11:00 am

Tuesday April 10, 2007 - 8:00am to 11:00 am

Wednesday April 11, 2007 - 8:00am to 11:00 am

Thursday April 13, 2006 - 8:00am to 10:00 pm

Sunday April 8, 2007

2:00 pm—5 pm Regional Roundtables

Discussion with SRO’s and educators of major challenges within the geographical regions of schools.

Monday April 9, 2007

9:30am - 11:30 am Opening Ceremony

We welcome Miss South Carolina, Shelley Bryson Benthall to our conference!

LUNCH 12:00-1:00

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Interviewing Techniques for Child Victims

Learn specific techniques to use when interviewing children who have experienced an abuse situation to most effectively obtain the specifics of the crime while supporting the child.

6:00 pm– 8:00 pm Presidents Reception and Auction

TUESDAY April 10, 2007

8:30 am - 12:00 pm D.A.R.E. (Gang Curriculum, Role Modeling, Bullying I & II)

Participate in the latest training through DARE exploring the gang curriculum, role modeling and specifics of the Bullying I & II curriculum.

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Strategies to Reduce Juvenile Domestic Violence

Juvenile domestic violence is a growing concern among educators and school resource officers. Understand the dynamics of juvenile domestic violence and learn to strategies to reduce these behaviors.

LUNCH 12:00-1:00

1:00 am - 5:00 am Networking Class

Join us for valuable networking among educators and school resource officers.

WEDNESDAY April 11, 2007

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Methamphetamines: A Reality in our Schools

Come together to learn the identification factors of users of methamphetamines and the indicators of children living in families of methamphetamine abuse.

LUNCH 12:00-1:00

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Brain Chemistry and How It Affects Youth Behavior

Learn about the five key brain chemicals and how each influences behaviors, moods ad performance of students. A basic understanding of the brain’s “reward center” will be given through relevant examples of youth behaviors.

1:00 am - 4:00 pm After the Tragedy : Crisis Recovery

The longest and most trying part of a tragedy is the crisis recovery period. Learn how to reduce the tension and manage this part of a school tragedy effectively.

THURSDAY April 12, 2007

8:00 am - 9:00 am Mandatory Reporting for Child Abuse and Neglect

Learn how the law protects mandated reporters and defines penalties for failure to report. Explore the factors used writing a report for abuse situations and the importance of a forensic interview.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Avoiding Liability Situations: Civil Liability for Educators and School Resource Officers

“My lawyer will be calling you”! This is heard with more and more frequency in our South Carolina schools. Learn how to effectively avoid these liability situations and what part you play in the civil liability process.

LUNCH 12:00—1:00

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm How to Effectively Interact with Today’s Youth

Working with today’s youth can be challenging! Learn new strategies for decreasing the power struggles and increasing excellent student behavior and achievement.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Preventive Strategies for Working with Emotionally Disabled/Aggressive Youth

Understand the specific characteristics of emotionally disabled or aggressive youth and what strategies to use when de-escalating a violent or combative situation.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Truancy Prevention and Alternative Programs

The South Carolina truancy laws impact the success of students in our schools. Learn the specifics of the law and school-wide strategies to put in place to prevent truancy.

7:00 - Until AWARDS BANQUET

FRIDAY, April 13, 2007

9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Closing Ceremonies

*Schedule may be subject to change

Accommodations

Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort

Myrtle Beach, SC

Hotel Conference rates are 130.90 per night depending on the room type.

Reservation cut off date is Thursday, March 8, 2007.

Call and make your room reservations with the hotel directly at 843-449-5000 and be sure to mention the SCASRO/D.A.R.E. CONFERENCE.

Registration Fee includes membership to SCASRO or SCDARE and 1 banquet ticket

Registration Fee prior to March 8^th, 2007 = $225.00

Registration Fee after March 8^th, 2007 = $250.00

One day registration - $75.00

Registration Fee includes membership to SCASRO or SCDARE, and one ticket to the awards banquet. Additional tickets may be purchased for $35.00. if you wish to join both organizations please check below and include an additional check , money order or Purchase Order for $25.00 to SC D.A.R.E or SCASRO

If you have any questions about the S.C.A.S.R.O. Conference, please feel free to contact

Jody Lynch, President at 843-673-5778

E-mail: jlynch@fsd1.org

Lt. Mark A. McColman at 803-419-4879 or 803-309-4784

E-mail: mmccolman@rcsd.net