Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) is widely used in schools and communities to prevent violence and support students in distress, yet many practitioners struggle with practical questions: Are we implementing our threat assessment process as intended and to fidelity to the model we are using? What information should we be documenting? And how do we know whether our system is working well? This session draws on direct collaborations with schools and communities using the Salem-Keizer Cascade Threat Assessment Model to share educator-friendly strategies for strengthening school BTAM practices. Presenters will discuss practical research on program evaluation and student outcomes.  The session emphasizes how stronger documentation and clearer procedures not only support research and evaluation but also improve consistency, accountability, and student support.