May 19–20, 2026 · Stockton University, Atlantic City
Providing Spacesfor Safe andSupportive Schools
16th Annual School Climate & Anti-Bullying Conference
✦ Research-Based Solutions · 16 Years of Impact
About the Conference
Building Bridges for Safe Schools
Through this conference, we aim to provide both support and concrete, practical strategies for educators in their ongoing efforts to support and educate kids in school.
The Conference serves as a venue for the most knowledgeable national scholars and practitioners to share their expertise on the prevention of bullying and the creation of safe, positive school climate and culture. The Conference welcomes the participation of school personnel, including Anti-Bullying Coordinators, Anti-Bullying Specialists, School Psychologists, Social Workers, SACs, Teachers, School Resource Officers, and Public Safety, as well as personnel from other organizations that work with youth.
Brand New Workshops & Presenters
Fresh perspectives on enduring challenges from nationally recognized voices.
Programs That Work
Evidence-based strategies you can implement in your school immediately.
Two Full Days
Keynote addresses and concurrent workshop sessions across both days.
CE Credits Offered
Continuing Education credits available for conference attendees.
The Data Behind the Work
Confirmed HIB Incidents (2021–2022)
Investigations Reported
Board Members Citing Mental Health as #1 Concern
Years of This Conference
Sources: NJ Anti-Bullying Task Force 2023, Mental Health First Aid USA 2023
Roger León
Newark Public Schools
Day 1 Keynote
Roger León
Superintendent of Schools
Newark Public Schools
“Improving Culture and Climate in New Jersey's Largest School District”
Superintendent León will share the transformative journey Newark Public Schools has undertaken to cultivate a positive, student-centered culture and climate across its schools. Drawing from real-world experience, he will highlight innovative strategies, leadership practices, and community partnerships that have strengthened school environments, empowered educators, and elevated student outcomes.
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“We must work to ensure all students, especially our most marginalized students, feel safe, valued, welcomed, and treated with dignity and respect across our K-12 schools.”
Conference Schedule
Two Days of Impact
Keynote Address + 9 Workshops across 3 sessions
- Legal compliance & ABR Act
- Classroom discussions on difficult topics
- Immigrant & ESL student support
- Student loneliness & connection
- Microaggressions against AAPI students
- Community & peer mediation
- Diversity, equity & inclusion
- School environment & thriving
- Safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth
6 Workshops across 2 sessions + Closing Ceremony
- Suicide prevention & belonging
- Restoring mattering in a disconnected world
- Civil rights of LGBTQIA+ students
- Connection as a bullying intervention
- SEL for trust & psychological safety
- Bias, bullying & belonging
Community Contributor
Dr. Jane Webber
Community Contributor
Sireen
Audience
Who Should Attend
All school personnel and organizations that work with youth are welcome.
Conference Organizer