New Course Announcement
Behavioral Threat Assessment Training for Schools
The Minnesota School Safety Center is hosting a free, 1-day behavioral threat assessment training for school officials in all six regions of the state.
The Basic Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (B-TERC) is part of the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting program from the Department of Homeland Security. Participants are equipped with the tools to identify and report warning signs or observable behaviors that may concern others as well as recognize intervention strategies to move individuals off a pathway to violence. This course will be tailored to multidisciplinary teams working in school communities.
Registrations will be accepted until 2 days prior to the event. There must be 10 participants registered for the course to occur.
The intended audience includes:
- School administration and leadership
- School counselors, social workers, psychologists, special education professionals, and behavioral intervention staff
- Law enforcement in schools
- Mental health providers who work in school settings
- School crisis teams
- School behavioral threat assessment teams
- *Teams are encouraged to attend together, but individual team members are welcome.
Course logistics:
- Cost: Free (travel accommodations and food are not provided).
- Schedule: 1-day training: hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Course capacity: seats are limited; attendees only need to attend one session; minimum attendance requirement is 10 participants. If the course is cancelled, you will receive notification within 48 hours of the course offering.
- Download a printable copy of this Behavioral Threat Assessment for School Officials Training Announcement here.
Questions? Contact Emily Kaehn at emily.kaehn@state.mn.us
MINNESOTA SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER
The Minnesota School Safety Center (MnSSC) is part of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division.
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