Reflecting on the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey
On February 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) report. Based
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Defining Efforts to Improve Student Wellbeing and Mental Health
Student wellbeing. Mental health support. Early intervention. Early Help. Safeguarding. Low-level concerns. Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA). Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE).
Three Ways Schools Can Promote Parent Engagement in School Safety
The National PTA started Take Your Family to School Week over 120 years ago. Celebrated February 13-17, 2023, the goal
How Virtual School Counselors Can Support Schools and Students
February 6-10, 2023 is National School Counseling Week (#NSCW23). This week celebrates the unique contributions and impacts school counselors make in our schools. Raptor thanks school counselors for their dedication
How to Choose a Behavioral Threat Assessment Methodology for Your District
Behavioral Threat Assessments (BTA) enable schools to analyze and mitigate threats of intentional violence. By determining the context of a
School Safety Solutions That Comply with Federal Grant Funding
Listen to this blog 5 minutes Nearly $190 million awarded in grant funding for improving school safety The Department of
Pennsylvania School Districts Eligible to Receive Up to $50k From Safety Grants
Listen to this blog 4 minutes Breaking down what’s available. Deadline to apply is November 14, 2022. The Pennsylvania Department
Four Ways to Masterfully Manage Fake Threats of School Violence
Listen to this blog 5 minutes By Mindy Michaels, Raptor Marketing Campaign Manager An unfortunate repercussion of tragic school shootings