Behavioral Threat Assessment Management in Schools

School leaders are increasingly expected to respond to student threats in ways that are immediate, consistent, and defensible, while also ensuring long-term student and school safety. This session provides a comprehensive framework for both behavioral threat assessment and ongoing case management, equipping building and district teams with the tools to move confidently from identification to intervention.

Participants will learn how clear policies and structured screening processes support accurate threat assessment, reduce liability, and create consistency across schools. Through real-world scenarios, teams will practice distinguishing between transient and substantive threats and determining appropriate responses based on level of risk.

Equally important, this session focuses on what happens after the assessment. Administrators will explore effective case management strategies that go beyond discipline to reduce risk, support students, and prevent escalation. Emphasis is placed on multidisciplinary team collaboration, thorough documentation, and implementing interventions that are both practical and sustainable in school settings.

By the end of the session, teams will leave with a clear, actionable process for assessing threats and managing cases from start to finish, ensuring safer outcomes for students, staff, and schools.