About this Webinar
Accidents happen, but how schools prepare, respond, and learn from them can make all the difference. Effective accident management protects people, preserves instructional time, and reduces financial and compliance risks.
Hear from Brett Caeton, Executive Director at the California Risk Management Authority, and Desireé D. Early, MBA, ARM, CP, LCP, Director of Risk Management at the Lafayette Parish School System (LA), as they share how schools are strengthening safety, streamlining communication, and lowering risk across staff, students, and transportation operations.
Key Takeaways
- Learn how comprehensive accident management supports district-wide safety and risk prevention goals.
- Identify common reporting struggles and build staff confidence in accurate, timely reporting.
- Hear best practices to improve compliance and accountability.
- Strengthen communication between HR, transportation, nurses, and risk management teams.
Our Presenters
- Desireé D. Early, Director of Risk Management at Lafayette Parish School System, (Associate in Risk Management) from the Insurance Institute of America, CP (Certified Paralegal) and LCP (Louisiana Certified Paralegal), Notary Public.
Prior to working for the School System, Desireé D. Early worked for a publicly traded company handling Risk Management, Corporate filings with the SEC/NYSE, stock issuance and general office administration and prior to this worked at a law firm focused on acquisitions, divestitures, contract management and litigation.
- Brett Caeton, Executive Director of California Risk Management Authority, has worked in the Insurance and Risk Management field for almost 20 years. The first 16 years of his career he worked with public agencies in various roles including; Private Investigator, P & L Claims Adjuster, P & L Claims Manager and Risk Manager. He moved to the private sector in 2022 as Director of Risk Management and became Executive Director of California Risk Management Authority in January 2025. He enjoys golf, pickleball and coaching his kid’s sports teams.
- Ben Brooks, Director of Sales at PublicSchoolWORKS, a Raptor Technologies Company, spearheads the sales team with a focus on customer-centric solutions. He leverages his experience and passion for education to drive a two-fold increase in new revenue annually by helping schools across the country effectively improve the wellbeing of their school communities through the implementation of PSW online safety and compliance solutions. A University of Alabama alum with a degree in Public Relations and Marketing, Ben further advanced his expertise with an MBA from Mercer University. Outside of work, he prioritizes his family as a devoted husband and father.
