The State of BTAM in K–12 Schools
Key Takeaways from the U.S. Secret Service’s BTAM Report
The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) has released a landmark report on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) in K–12 schools, offering unprecedented insight into how districts nationwide are using threat assessment to prevent violence and support student well-being.
This guide breaks down the key findings and reveals what’s working, what’s missing, and where your school can go from here. You’ll also learn how Navigate360 helps schools move from fragmented efforts to structured, sustainable BTAM systems that deliver accountability, equity, and care.
Inside the Report Summary
Key Takeaways:
- 5 key challenges BTAM teams face—and what's behind them
- NTAC & RAND’s national recommendations for improvement
- Why documentation, follow-up, and analytics are critical for compliance and success
- How Navigate360 helps schools:
- Institutionalize best-practice frameworks
- Track interventions and follow-up
- Equip staff with ongoing training
- Turn data into action and improvement
