About Our Professional Development

The mission of the National Safe Schools Convening is to bring together educators, community leaders, parents, and policy makers to learn about research-based best practices for improving school culture and climate. 

Founded in 2016, the National Safe Schools Convening membership represents a diverse range of educational organizations and philanthropic leaders.  The fiscal agent for the National Safe Schools Convening is Iowa Safe Schools, a statewide nonprofit that works to improve school culture and climate for LGBTQ youth through professional development and continuing education.