K-12 Threat Assessment Training
About the Training Curriculum
PCCD's online and in-person trainings utilize the same K-12 Threat Assessment TrainingOpens In A New Window curriculum, developed pursuant to criteria established in Article XIII-E (Threat Assessment) of the PA Public School Code in consultation with nationally recognized subject matter experts, as well as Pennsylvania school administrators and personnel. The training curriculum covers topics including:
- The principles of threat assessment;
- Responsibilities and composition of Threat Assessment Teams;
- Conducting threat assessments (process overview);
- Identifying and reporting threats;
- Gathering information;
- Assessing the situation;
- Managing threats; and
- Additional resources for Pennsylvania school entities.
Online Training Program
To help Pennsylvania school entities comply with Threat Assessment Team requirements established by Act 18 of 2019, PCCD recently launched a free, comprehensive online training programOpens In A New Window, which uses a "train-the-trainer" approach for equipping Threat Assessment Team members to understand and articulate key concepts of school-based threat assessment and management. Participants can complete the multi-module course at their own pace using an online training platform and curriculum developed by RSM Corporation.
Participants who successfully complete all 12 course modules can request to receive a certificate of completion, which can be used for obtaining continuing professional education credits.
Register and access online Threat Assessment Team training modules HEREOpens In A New Window.
In-Person Regional Trainings
In addition to its online training course, PCCD will hold another series of regional train-the-trainer sessions in locations across the state, facilitated by RSM Corporation, offered at no cost for Pennsylvania school entities.
**Please note: These regional trainings utilize the same curriculum as the online training courses, and are substantively the same as sessions that were offered during the 2022-23 school year.
If you are looking for new training content, please see the "Scenario-based Training Program" section below.
2024 Regional Train-the-Trainer Sessions
- February 1, 2024: Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV - Register
- June 17, 2024: Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV - Register
Scenario-based Training Program
In Fall 2022, PCCD and RSM launched a new scenario-based training program available at no cost to school entities, which builds on the concepts introduced in the online and regional training sessions. If you are interested in requesting a session, please utilize the "Technical Assistance Request Form" on the Network's site.