Florida School Threat Management Model and Team Guidelines
"Learn about the Florida Harm Prevention Threat Management Model for schools, focusing on identifying and addressing concerning behavior to prevent threats. Explore the roles of the School Based Threat Management Team, meeting processes, interventions, and training requirements to ensure student safety."
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Florida Harm Prevention Threat Management Model
Rule 6A-1.0019 The goal of threat management is to identify and address concerning behavior before it becomes a threat to the school community. The process includes: Identifying individuals exhibiting concerning behavior and threats, assessing the risk of harm, and coordinating appropriate interventions. The purpose of this rule in Florida statute is to set forth requirement related to threat management, a process by which school districts assess, manage and monitor potential and real threats to student safety.
School Based Threat Management Team Members School Administrator School Administrator (must not be the principal). The assistant principal usually fills this role and is the chair of the team. Expertise in Counseling Expertise in Counseling: Certified School Psychologist, Certified Social Worker, Certifies School Counselor or Licensed Mental Health Professional. Expertise in School Instruction Expertise in School Instruction: meets the definition of instructional personnel or holds a current Florida Educator Certificate. Certified Law Enforcement Officer Certified Law Enforcement Officer
Team Meetings The School Based Threat Management Team meets monthly and on an as needed basis if the chair takes a case to the team. The chair can close out cases depending on the validity of the threat. However, there is a system of checks and balances as every case is approved by the principal and the district threat management coordinator.
After a concern is reported: After a concern is reported: The chair of the SBTMT will review reported concern and take appropriate action. If the concern is brought to the SBTMT, the team may establish direct and indirect interventions to ensure the safety of all students and staff. The SBTMT may also provide resources to the student of concern to promote successful outcomes.
Possible Levels of Concern Possible Levels of Concern Unfounded Low Medium High
Training Requirements Any School Based Threat Management Team member must complete a Day 1 8hr training. Any principal, School Based Threat Management Team Chair or Vice- Chair must complete Day one 8-hr training, followed by an additional 4 hrs of training specific to their role. Additionally, the School Based Threat Management Team are required to participate in mandatory annual retraining.
Questions Websites: fldoe.org/safe-schools/threat- assessment.stml stjohns.k12.fl.us/sss/threat- management/ District Threat Management Coordinator: Richard.Church@stjohns.k12.fl.us Richard.Church@stjohns.k12.fl.us
