Katherine Partington
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Calling All New Hampshire High School Seniors (NGA) [April 2024]
Granite State Trails to Transitions can help you identify resources and supports as you move successfully to your next phase of young adulthood transitioning into college. Attend an in-person session that fits your schedule: Tuesday, May 14 at Keene State College 9am-12pm Wednesday, May 15 at Plymouth State University 9am-12pm Thursday, May 23 at the …
Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment (USSS) [April 2024]
The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is pleased to offer virtual training presentations on targeted violence prevention which include Behavioral Threat Assessment and Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities. This training is being offered virtually. Resource: For more information and the dates/times of the training, please click here.
The Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (UVA EHD) [March 2024]
The Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG), originally known as the Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines, is an evidence-based model for schools to use in conducting threat assessments in K-12 schools. This model was developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell and colleagues at the University of Virginia in 2001 and has been extensively examined through field tests and controlled …
School Safety Bulletin (NHIAC) [March 2024]
In accordance with recommendations from Governor Sununu’s School Safety Task Force, the New Hampshire Information & Analysis Center (NHIAC) has developed a biannual School Safety and Security Bulletin that provides schools with the latest safety and security related information. Resource: Download the Spring School Safety & Security Bulletin here.
School Threat Assessment Toolkit (NCSS) [March 2024)
The School Threat Assessment Toolkit is designed to aid schools in employing behavioral threat assessment (TA) and management as part of a comprehensive violence prevention strategy. Authored primarily by Dewey Cornell and Jennifer Maeng, and with input from school safety leaders, experts, government agencies, and the National Center for School Safety, the toolkit offers guidance …
MTSS-B Framework Training for NH school-level teams (OSEW-NHED) [February 2024]
In this 3-part training, NH school-level tiered teams will learn best practices for MTSS-B Schoolwide/Tier 1 andAdvanced Tier (2/3) systems development, with structured team planning time. The series will begin with an orientation via Zoom followed by two in-person training days: Day 1 Schoolwide/Tier 1 strategies and Day 2 Advanced Tier (2/3) strategies. Schools may …
Equature Launches $1 Million Grant Program to Enhance School Safety with Weapon Detection Technology (January 2024) [Equature]
Equature, a provider of video analytics and security solutions, announced the launch of its K-12 Grant Program, which will donate $1 million worth of weapon detection software and hardware to schools across the country. With this program, Equature aims to support schools in their ongoing efforts to provide safe learning environments for students. Applications will be accepted …
How to Cope with Traumatic Events (JED) [January 2024]
Being exposed to community violence, such as school shootings or other frightening events, can cause trauma for all of us. The dictionary describes trauma as “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.” An event can be distressing, even if you were not there when it happened. How you feel about and respond to traumatic events may differ, but it’s important …
Key Considerations for Bullying Prevention in Schools (NCSS) [January 2024]
All schools must contend with bullying and the effect it has on students and school climate. However, it may not always be clear where to start. This guide presents key information that schools may wish to consider as they develop and maintain bullying prevention programs. The goal of this document is to provide an overview …
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