Date & Time
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Session Type
Breakout Session
Name
Breakout Session D: Behavioral Threat Assessment and Special Populations
Description
Join this panel of experts, practitioners, and researchers to discuss challenges, strategies, and resources for navigating the behavioral threat assessment process with students from special populations. Together we'll explore developmentally appropriate assessment and intervention practices for young and early learners, students with IEP's, 504s, trauma histories, neurodiversity, and complex presentations to provide positive pathways and safe and sound schools.
Speakers
Michele Gay - Safe and Sound Schools Sandy Hook Parent
Dr. Frank Straub - Safe and Sound Schools
Dr. Melissa Reeves - National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Threat Assessment & Mental Health Specialist
Sammie Wicks
Dr. Frank Straub - Safe and Sound Schools
Dr. Melissa Reeves - National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Threat Assessment & Mental Health Specialist
Sammie Wicks