Understanding School Threat Assessment and Response

In today’s K-12 environments, recognizing and responding to potential threats is more important than ever, yet many school staff members may not fully understand the threat assessment process. Without this knowledge, concerning behaviors may go unnoticed or unaddressed, putting your school’s safety at risk. This learning opportunity is suitable for any and all school staff. In this mico-course, discover what threat assessment is and learn the steps a team takes to report and manage threats effectively. Gain confidence in your ability to support a safe school environment and contribute to proactive threat assessment practices.

Note: This course is a part of the microlearning bundle, “School Safety Essentials.” The bundle is relevant for any school, and it helps PA schools meet the requirements for Act 55 (Safety Components).

Includes a FREE downloadable resource:

• Overview of the Threat Assessment Process

FORMAT: Self-Directed

DURATION: 1 Hour

AUTHOR(S): Garret Rain, Rain Public Planning