ABOUT THE SUMMIT
International Summit on Threat Assessment for K-12 Schools
What to Expect
The International Summit on Threat Assessment for K-12 Schools is designed specifically for K-12 leaders and members of BTAM teams. This summit focuses on advancing training and best practices to create safer school environments, and will cover timely and vital topics including:
- Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: From Origins to Today
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Systems of a Whole Community Approach
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Emerging Trends and Radicalization
- BTAM & ASD: Assessing Students on the Autism Spectrum
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Suicidality and Risk Assessment
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Legal Considerations
- Data-Driven Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
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Threat Assessment Interviewing Techniques
Special Offer: Don’t Miss Early Bird Registration!
Maximize your summit experience and bring actionable insights back to your schools and districts by attending as a team.
To help with costs, we’re offering an Early Bird Discount – but only for a limited time!
Register now to secure your spot at the 2-day summit for just $249 (regular price: $299).
Plus, during the Early Bird period, you can add a pre-conference ticket for only $99!
Don’t wait—this exclusive offer won’t last long.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Dewey Cornell
Professor of Education, University of Virginia
& Principal Author of the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG)
Dr. Marisa Randazzo
Executive Director of Threat Assessment,
Raptor Technologies
& Behavior Threat Assessment Expert
John Van Dreal
Chief Architect, Violence Prevention Solutions Public Consulting Group
Michele Gay
Founder & Executive Director,
Safe and Sound Schools
& Sandy Hook Parent
Theresa Campbell
Chief Executive Officer & Founder,
Safer Schools Together
Dr. Melissa Reeves
Past President, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
& Threat Assessment & Mental Health Specialist
Dr. Frank Straub
Senior Director of Violence Prevention Research and Programs,
Safe and Sound Schools
About the Hosts & Organizers
Safe and Sound Schools
Founded by parents who lost children at Sandy Hook, Safe and Sound Schools is a national non-profit school safety advocacy and resource center that provides research-based tools and support for crisis-prevention, response, and recovery. Safe and Sound Schools is committed to protecting every school and every student, every day.
Safer Schools Together
Our mission is to empower educational institutions and workplaces by providing comprehensive threat assessment training and resources, ensuring early identification and intervention for individuals on the pathway to violence, and fostering safe, inclusive environments for students, staff, employees, and communities.
Beaverton School District
Beaverton School District is proud to host The International on Threat Assessment for K-12 Schools. BSD includes 34 elementary schools, nine middle schools, six high schools, five option schools, 33 Career Technical Education programs and two charter schools, and has nearly 37,500 students and 5,000 staff members.