Resources

While there are countless resources available on the internet, this curation was utilized by the task force members during the initiative. Please note presentations including data sets and statistics were up to date at the time of presenting but are not maintained. Individual presentations include sources where applicable.

General Resources

Session One – October 4

Session Two – October 18

Session Three – November 1

Please note this session was postponed to December 20th.

Session Three – November 15

Required

  1. Questions on physical safety submitted to TCAPS Superintendent Dr. John VanWagoner and GT County Emergency Management Coordinator. 
  2. Bio for Presenter Gregg Bird and Information about the GT School Safety Collaborative
  3. Article to read prior to session: Michigan Superintendent Makes Proposals to Prevent School Shootings
  4. Article to read prior to session: Final recommendation for State of Michigan School Safety Task Force  2018
  5. Michigan Profile For Health Youth Survey  For Neighboring Counties  
  6. Interview with Superintendent John VanWagoner 
Recommended

Session Four – December 6

Required

  1. Blog posts recapping each session
  2. Feedback cards submitted by task force members at the end of session 3
  3. Interview with Superintendent John VanWagoner  (if not already reviewed)
  4. School Mass Shooters Graphic
  5. The Violence Project book – Chapter #5 Relationships, Chapter #9 Hope
  6. Review and familiarize yourself with the Additional Resources document 

Recommended

  1. The Off Ramp – The R Model (Ready * Respond * Refer * Revisit)

Session Five – December 20

Required

  1. Michigan School District Hires Mental Health Coordinator (1-minute read)
  2. Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model (5-minute read) 

Recommended

  1. The Off Ramp – The R Model (Ready * Respond * Refer * Revisit) (20-minute read)