Participants will learn how Behavior Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) has legal and best practices implications for special education students.
Participants will:
1.discuss IDEA, 504, ADA and special education considerations regarding BTAM
2.understand the clear distinction, yet complementary aspects, between threat assessment and special education policies and procedures.
3.learn how IDEA, 504 and ADA “Direct Threat Standard” intersect with threat assessment and the considerations needed to ensure districts are complying with federal law.
4.identify the critical actions that need to be taken in the threat assessment process if a change of placement or programming is to be recommended.