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
- The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic by Jillian Peterson Ph.D
- EducationWeek Article: School Shootings This Year: How Many and Where (2022)
- Additional Resources in the Community
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
- Questions on physical safety submitted to TCAPS Superintendent Dr. John VanWagoner and GT County Emergency Management Coordinator.
- Bio for Presenter Gregg Bird and Information about the GT School Safety Collaborative
- Article to read prior to session: Michigan Superintendent Makes Proposals to Prevent School Shootings
- Article to read prior to session: Final recommendation for State of Michigan School Safety Task Force 2018
- Michigan Profile For Health Youth Survey For Neighboring Counties
- Interview with Superintendent John VanWagoner
Recommended
- Recommended Article: Trained, Armed, and Ready. To Teach Kindergarten (may need to register to read)
- Alpena Superintendent Letter to Families on 2022-2023 School Security
- Recommended Article: How to Keep a School Safe (references metal detectors)
- Recommended Article: School Shooting Warning Signs
- Recommended Book: Lockdown Drills: Connecting Research and Best Practices for School Administrators, Teachers, and Parents by Jaclyn Schildkraut and Amanda Nick
- Recommended Article: ‘We have to do something’: Michigan school district considers arming staff, Detroit News
Post
Session Four – December 6
Required
- Blog posts recapping each session
- Feedback cards submitted by task force members at the end of session 3
- Interview with Superintendent John VanWagoner (if not already reviewed)
- School Mass Shooters Graphic
- The Violence Project book – Chapter #5 Relationships, Chapter #9 Hope
- Review and familiarize yourself with the Additional Resources document
Recommended
Session Five – December 20
Required
- Michigan School District Hires Mental Health Coordinator (1-minute read)
- Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model (5-minute read)
Recommended