DATE:
January 28, 2021
TO:
All Principals
Department Directors
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director Planning & Student Services
SUBJECT:
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG)
The Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) have been adopted by USBE as “the” threat assessment to be used in Utah (R277-403, HB120, §53E-3-401(4)). While there is no implementation deadline, each school will need to have a threat assessment team with at least one (1) CSTAG trained individual. The CSTAG model utilizes multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS), trauma informed responses, and social-emotional learning (SEL). The focus of the CSTAG model is making decisions within a restorative framework for prevention rather than crisis response.
Student Services has arranged for some initial trainings and there is an opportunity for you or your designee(s) to receive CSTAG training. The training is a ‘trainer of trainers’ model and consists of two (2) levels:
- Level 1 – 8 hours of online self-paced training. ($166.00 each participant)
- Level 2 – Virtual ‘in-person’ training with Dr. Cornell (the developer of CSTAG) and/or his staff in late March or early April 2021. (Paid by Student Services)
The Level 1 cost per-person is $166 – which the school or department would need to pay. There is also an optional manual that costs $50 each. Each school should consider having at least one manual on hand. Student Services will pay for Level 2 training in March 2021.
Space is limited. If you are interested please email Travis Hamblin (travis.hamblin@jordandistrict.org) with the name(s) and email address(s) of those you would like to receive the training on or before Friday February 4th 2021. After Student Services sets up Level 1 training participants will receive an email with the information to begin. Level 1 training must be completed prior to receiving Level 2 training in late March or early April (date TBD).
Please contact Travis Hamblin (travis.hamblin@jordandistrict.org or 801.567.8439) with any questions.
