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Thursday July 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Discover how Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) already reflects
core MTSS principles through early identification, multidisciplinary teaming, and tiered
intervention. This session highlights the SK Cascade Student Threat Assessment Team
(STAT) Process and connects research, real-world application, and system alignment to
demonstrate how comprehensive threat assessment processes address threats of
school violence. Outcomes include identifying opportunities to strengthen violence
prevention, enhancing team collaboration, and aligning evidence-based practices and
the MTSS framework.
Speakers
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Courtenay McCarthy

Senior Advisor, School Safety Solutions, Public Consulting Group
Courtenay is a school psychologist and senior advisor of school safety solutions for Public Consulting Group. She served over a decade as the lead school psychologist in student threat assessment and management for Salem-Keizer Public Schools, conducting multidisciplinary behavioral... Read More →
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John VanDreal

Chief Architect, Violence Prevention Solutions; School Psychologist, Public Consulting Group
John Van Dreal is a school psychologist, the chief architect of violence prevention solutions for Public Consulting Group, and the retired director of Safety and Risk Management Services for the Salem-Keizer School District. He continues his career consulting with school districts and communities... Read More →
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Katie Callahan

Research Assistant, University of Washington Tacoma


Thursday July 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
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