advance
security & leadership
Live Prepared!
At ADVANCE, we believe it is imperative that schools focus on doing the security basics well in both prevention and response!
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We are a team of seasoned professionals who bring high energy and real solutions to school leadership teams as they navigate the security challenges of today’s world. We meet you where you are, providing training, education, and mentorship in the skillsets necessary for success.
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Public Schools
Charter Schools
Private Schools
Education Service Districts
Boards
Businesses
City, County and State Leadership Teams
Emergency Managers
Law Enforcement/First Responders
Community Leaders
Parents
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A sound security program is crucial for safeguarding organizational assets and protecting against potential threats that can detract from your main purpose.
The essential characteristics of an effective security program encompass:
✅ Focused First and Foremost on Prevention and Intervention
✅ Multilayered
✅ Systematized
✅ No Single Points of Failure
✅ Not Dependent Upon Any One Person
✅ Comprehensive and Robust
✅ Response Mechanisms In Place to Swiftly Address the Full Spectrum of Incidents
✅ Trained and Rehearsed
✅ Focused on Mastery of the Basics
✅ Integrated Seamlessly with Teaching and Learning
✅ Executable
✅ Known by All
✅ Exists in a Constant State of Assessment
✅ Utilizes a Continuous Improvement Approach - Always
✅ Anchored In Resiliency
✅ Balance A Secure and Welcoming Environment
✅ Effective
Our purpose is simple : SECURE SCHOOls
Our Services
See below for more details!
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In person or virtual initial consult
Security Baseline Assessment & Consultation
Full Spectrum of Leadership Training Options
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The Secure School Tool streamlines your path to establishing a comprehensive security program and developing a prioritized security improvement plan.
If you are not sure where to start or already have a plan in place, this tool is a game changer!
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We offer initial security screenings to provide actionable feedback for systematizing security, and comprehensive security vulnerability assessments to clarify organizational strengths and weaknesses, guiding your path to effective security.
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Leverage our proven resources and templates to efficiently design and implement your security systems with confidence!
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We offer dynamic training sessions and programs:
1. Quick, Hands-On Sessions
90-Minute Workshops: Experiential sessions focused on key leadership and security skills.
2. Core Skill Training
Think-Move-Communicate Training: Essential security response training focused on clear thinking and action under pressure.
Leadership Development Courses: Training to build better managers and leaders at every level.
3. Comprehensive Programs
School Security Leader Academy (40 Hours): Our complete, week-long program for becoming an expert school security leader.
4. Events & Conferences
Keynote Speakers: Expert speakers for conferences, events, or company-wide meetings.
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Exercise development involves conducting large-scale exercises to test systems, foster communication with first responders, build relationships, and unite the community for preparedness, ultimately leading to continuous improvement and operationalizing security plans.
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security screenings and assessments
We offer initial security screenings to provide actionable feedback for systematizing security, and comprehensive security vulnerability assessments to clarify organizational strengths and weaknesses, guiding your path to effective security.
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systematic safety & Security
Let us help you quickly systematize security in your organization with robust, comprehensive, and multilayered plans that eliminate single points of failure.
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security locker
The Security Locker is an organized, searchable, and access-controlled internal site providing 24/7 access to critical Safety, Security, and Emergency Management information and resources.
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training
We offer diverse training tools, including active shooter response, drills, SPED in a crisis, and exercise planning, with options tailored to your specific topic.
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school security leader academy
The School Security Leader Academy is a 40-hour course that equips school security leaders with essential skills, resources, and a professional network for effective K-12 security.
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leadership development
Our Leadership Development experientials, include the popular Shackleton Series, offer engaging training on culture, perception and perspective, leadership science, neuroscience and more, leveraging real-world lessons to unify diverse teams.
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keynote speaker
We have engaged audiences at numerous events and in many organizations, offering dynamic speakers to bring passion and purpose to your team.
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exercise development
Exercises done right test systems, foster communication, build relationships, and unite communities around preparedness, leading to continuous improvement and operationalized security plans.
Featured Item!
A guide to implementing the basics in school security and developing a future road map toward a school security improvement plan.
Oregon School Resource Officer Association Keynote
Recipient of Mayor's Award for excellence and community emergency response exercise.
Active Shooter Response Training
Recognized at the PACE Day for excellence in safety and security.
Recognized at the state level by Safe Oregon for "leading the way in school safety and security".
Oregon Chief of Police Conference Keynote
Three people stand in front of a banner with a black and blue outline of the state of Oregon, with "OSROA" written inside, at an Oregon Office of State Resources event.
A group of children and an adult man are gathered in a classroom, smiling and posing for a photo. The man holds a children's book titled 'The Big Cheese' and a Roblox item. The classroom has educational decorations, a large whiteboard, and a sign that reads "Free Books." The children are dressed casually, some with hats and hoodies, and are standing or sitting around the man.
spotlight!
While prevention and intervention are always a priority, when they fall short it is incumbent upon districts to have an effective emergency response. “22 June” was a large-scale Community Emergency Response Exercise that focused on first responders and district leaders. This was the capstone event in a year of systematizing security district wide that had a significantly positive ripple effect across the community. It was an example of effective training that balanced the realism our first responders needed while incorporating trauma informed best practices for the other participants.