Enhance the Development & Implementation of Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams

Districts in First Ring/Cuyahoga County and Montgomery County Ohio are invited to participate in this grant project focused on supporting the development of multidisciplinary teams to create safe and respectful learning environments. This can be accomplished, in part, by implementing evidence-based training to build, strengthen and maintain knowledge and skills in behavioral threat assessment and suicide prevention.

What is Behavioral Threat Assessment & Case Management?

Behavioral threat assessment is key to identifying and mitigating school threats, with the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) model providing an effective framework for evaluating risks. This multidisciplinary approach focuses on early intervention, offering students support rather than punishment, to prevent violence and promote a safe environment.

Our Behavioral Case Manager software enhances this process by using CSTAG, the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), and expert-develop processes to help teams gather data, create tailored plans, and document cases. The software's dashboard and real-time collaboration features ensure streamlined management and effective prevention efforts across schools and communities.

What is Navigate360 Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training

Reduce the stigma of mental illness on your campus and improve the effectiveness of student well-being programs. In this online training, you'll receive an in-depth presentation on youth suicide prevention. Learners work independently at their own pace and on their own schedule to complete 7 modules, each one introduced by Dr. Scott Poland, an international expert on youth suicide prevention.

Navigate360 Products & Services

CSTAG Level 1 asynchronous eLearning training
CSTAG Level 2 synchronous live-virtual scenario-based workshop
Asynchronous Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training
Access to Navigate360 Behavioral Case Manager
Access to the Navigate360 Preparation & Response Training portal, which offers a collection of courses designed to assist teams in preparing for Threat Assessment and Suicide Assessment & Prevention.

Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio Services

In partnership with Ohio School Council and Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Grant coordination and oversight
Offer local support to districts during the rollout of the project, including participation in technical assistance and guidance.
Contribute to the integration of behavioral threat assessment procedures with the Whole Child approach to promote a comprehensive and coordinated response.
Play an active role in the data-driven continuous improvement process

WestEd Justice & Research Prevention Center Services

Ensure a smooth rollout of behavioral threat assessment across districts in First Ring/Cuyahoga County and Montgomery County Ohio
Assist with integrating behavioral threat assessment procedures into existing health and safety strategies
Develop implementation resources for schools/districts (e.g., policies, procedure documents, communication/messaging, etc.)
Provide a data-driven continuous improvement process to ensure sustainability of effective behavioral threat assessment procedures in schools/districts following conclusion of the project

How Do I Get Access for My District?

Download, complete, and submit the acknowledgment form to amanda.nowak@escneo.org
Download Form
Once approved by Education Service Center of Northeast Ohio, Navigate360 will contact you to obtain a completed roster of users.
Once the roster is submitted, Navigate360 will provide confirmation that your preferred session is secured.
On the launch date, Navigate360 will send the course invitation, login credentials, and course information to users specified on the roster.
Navigate360 will send reports to the main contact at the school/district and grant them access to view reporting in the portal to ensure users complete the required eLearning before the CSTAG Level 2 workshop.
Two days before the Level 2 workshop, users will receive the workshop details, course resources, and the Zoom link for the virtual session.
Once all users have completed the CSTAG eLearning, Level 2 workshop, and Suicide Awareness & Prevention eLearning, the school will begin the implementation process of Navigate360 Behavioral Case Manager and Navigate360 Preparation & Response Training.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Amanda Nowak (amanda.nowak@escneo.org) or Jeremy Joseph (jeremy.joseph@mcesc.org).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to my school or district associated with this training and case management software?

The value of this offer is $2.38/student; however, it comes at no cost to your school/district over the life of the grant, which ends on June 30, 2028.

What is the expectation for schools and districts participating in this grant-funded opportunity?

By participating in the grant, the school/district agrees to complete all offered trainings – CSTAG Level 1, CSTAG Level 2 and Suicide Awareness & Prevention. Following training completion, the school/district agrees, as required by the grant, to use the Behavioral Threat Assessment & Suicide Case Manager software to document all threat assessments conducted. Schools/Districts are also required to share case data, excluding personal identifiable information, at the end of each progress report/semester at minimum.

How long will it take to complete the CSTAG and Suicide Awareness & Prevention eLearning?

The CSTAG Level 1 eLearning training will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete. This is a prerequisite for attending the 4-hour CSTAG Level 2 live-virtual workshop. The Suicide Awareness & Prevention eLearning training will take approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

Some of our staff have completed CSTAG Training before, can they participate in this grant?

Yes! For districts that have staff who have completed CSTAG training they do not have to retake the training in order to participate in the grant. However, if a district chooses, staff can retake the training as a refresher through the grant. New staff members should be trained through the grant.

If my district currently has a subscription to the Navigate360 Behavioral Case Manager platform, can we still participate in the grant?

No, not at this time.

We believe every child should be able to experience each school day without fear. That’s why we developed—and continue to refine and expand—a suite of offerings created specifically to keep children safe and well, both physically and emotionally. It’s a highly integrated approach: our programs and solutions work in close concert with each other to flag concerning at-risk behavior, so when seconds matter, steps to prevent violent incidents can be implemented. From training campus personnel to mitigating online bullying, everything we do is focused on saving and improving lives.

Navigate360 is the premier provider of safety and wellness solutions for schools, leading to enhanced student wellbeing. With more than 20 years’ experience, our multifaceted, layered approach—providing everything from curricula that support positive behavior and self-image to campus physical safety and personnel training—focuses on incident prevention. Currently, more than 14 million students are attending schools using Navigate360 solutions. To learn more about how we can help you support the holistic wellness and success of your students, contact us today.