Case Study: Creating a Successful Behavioral Threat Assessment Program

Like all districts in Texas, Arlington ISD understands the need for and value of a strong behavioral threat assessment program. And like many districts, they weren't quite sure how to operationalize it and set themselves and their students up for success. Join the conversation with the team at Arlington ISD who made this their mission as they share with you what's working, what isn't and how to learn from their experiences.

Summary

It's difficult to imagine a more essential time to identify and manage those students who may be headed down a path of violence. Eliminate some of the stress and shorten the learning curve as you hear from your peers how to establish and nurture a successful BTA program. Take note of pitfalls as well as keys to success: From understanding the vocabulary and gaining buy-in to training and fidelity, we'll cover all the bases. There will also be time for your questions.

Key takeaways:

• Learn how what started as a requirement (multidisciplinary team) turned into a powerful approach, especially once everyone learned each other's vocabulary
• Learn some of the ways this team gained buy-in, up, down and around their district
• Hear about the types of cases Arlington ISD worked through the pandemic and what they are seeing in their students now and expect to see this fall
• Know that the effort is worth it!