Clery Act Compliance Training Academy

Clery Act Compliance Training Academy

The Clery Act Compliance Training Academy (formerly the Advanced Clery Act Training Class) is nationally recognized as the preeminent training program for teaching practitioners how to comply with the complex requirements of the Clery Act. The DSA Clery Team has trained more than 9,750 campus officials in the Clery Act since 2010. The Academy features expert instructors with significant knowledge, expertise, and practical experience in conducting audits and training classes for DSA.

The Academy is a comprehensive and intensive training experience that includes all elements of the Clery Act (which includes the 2008 HEOA security and safety requirements, the requirements of the Violence Against Women Act [VAWA], and information regarding the most up-to-date regulatory and sub-regulatory guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Education, including relevant audit findings). The training academy experience will benefit individuals who have not had previous Clery Act training, as we start with the basics and work into the advanced concepts. The academy will also benefit those who want to enhance their knowledge of the law. The academy includes a significant amount of training in classifying crimes according to Clery Act Guidelines. The academy features interactive instruction; group exercises; and use of an electronic testing system to reinforce the concepts learned. Each attendee is provided with electronic access to a number of forms and documents that will assist each attendee in developing a system for compliance at their institution. The instructors review and explain the purpose and use of each document throughout the Academy.

Logistics

In-Person Classes: This class is held in various locations around the country each year. The class is held from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on the first four days and 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on the last day.

Virtual Classes: The live, virtual classes are held for 10 days, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm Eastern Time.

Additional logistics (airports, hotels, and other location specific information) is available when clicking the “Class Details & Registration” button for a specific class. (Note: clicking the “Class Details & Registration” button will not automatically register attendees for this class. There is an additional registration button that attendees must click to register at the bottom of the logistics page to complete the registration process).

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Note: The D. Stafford & Associates Clery Act Compliance Training Academy serves as a pre-requisite for the Advanced Clery Act Compliance Training Academy: Practical Application of the Regulations. The Clery Act Compliance Training Academy also serves as a pre-requisite for the National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP) Clery Compliance Officer (CCO) Certification Program. To learn more information about NACCOP’s CCO Certification Program, visit https://www.naccop.org/cco-certification.

Current In-Person Options

DSA Clery Act Compliance Training Academy-GA (2025-01)

January 6-10, 2025
Savannah, GA (Georgia Southern University)

DSA Clery Act Compliance Training Academy-IN (2025-03)

April 7-11, 2025
Evansville, IN (University of Southern Indiana)

DSA Clery Act Compliance Training Academy-TX (2025-04)

May 19-23, 2025
Houston, TX (Rice University)

DSA Clery Act Compliance Training Academy-KS (2025-05)

June 9-13, 2025
Kansas City, KS (University of Kansas)

DSA Clery Act Compliance Training Academy-PA (2025-07)

October 13-17, 2025
Swarthmore, PA (Swarthmore College)

Current Virtual Options

Clery Act Compliance Training Academy VIRTUAL (2024-06)

December 2-6 and December 9-13, 2024

DSA Clery Act Compliance Training Academy-VIRTUAL (2025-02)
March 3-7 and March 10-14, 2025

Clery Act Compliance Training Academy VIRTUAL (2025-06)
August 4-8 and August 11-15, 2025

Clery Act Compliance Training Academy VIRTUAL (2025-08)

December 1-5 and December 8-12, 2025