The First Concern Rarely Tells the Whole Story 

A concern about a student can start in many ways. A behavior changes. An incident raises a question. Someone notices something that deserves a closer look. From there, teams need the context to understand what may be happening, a consistent process for assessing the concern and a clear way to determine what action or support may be appropriate.

Versaterm CaseWorX for Schools brings the information, processes and case history together, giving threat assessment teams a clear way to manage each case from initial concern through assessment and intervention. This helps teams spend less time managing information and more time focused on the student and the next step.

A low-level behavioral concern may not require immediate action, but its significance can become clearer when additional concerns are documented over time. Having that history available can give teams important context when reviewing new information and assessing how individual concerns may relate to one another.

Versaterm CaseWorX for Schools gives threat assessment teams a centralized case record to document concerns, connect new information and maintain a clear view of the circumstances surrounding each case. As a case develops, teams can build on the information already documented rather than piecing together details from separate records.

Threat assessment models are most effective when teams have a consistent process for applying them across cases. Without that structure, differences in how information is documented or workflows are followed can make it harder to apply the model consistently.

Versaterm CaseWorX for Schools incorporates existing forms and workflows while supporting NTAC and other behavioral threat assessment models and guidelines. Teams can follow a consistent structure for documenting concerns, evaluating information and working through each case while maintaining the processes already established within their schools.

Information that may be relevant to an assessment can exist outside the school environment, requiring teams to look across multiple sources when they need a broader view of the circumstances surrounding a case.

Versaterm CaseWorX for Schools uses federated search to give threat assessment teams access to relevant external data sources through a single search. This reduces the need to move between separate systems and makes it easier for teams to bring relevant information together as they review and assess a case.

Behavioral threat assessment can involve multiple team members working with sensitive student records, with access needs varying based on each person’s role and responsibilities within a case. Teams need a way to ensure the right information is available to those who need it while maintaining appropriate access to sensitive records.

Versaterm CaseWorX for Schools uses role-based access to help teams manage who can view sensitive information throughout the assessment and intervention process. By aligning access with each team member’s role, schools can maintain appropriate visibility into case information while supporting collaboration across the assessment team.

Agency Spotlight: Wood County, Ohio

When ten school districts and a regional career center in Wood County, Ohio, set out to strengthen school safety, they didn’t begin by adding more cameras or metal detectors. Instead, they are piloting a behavioral intervention program across a small group of schools, supported by a shared digital case management system through Versaterm CaseWorX for Schools.

Wood County is excited to be working on the implementation of Versaterm CaseWorX software to enhance communication availability and collaboration with school systems across the county. By embracing innovative technology, we strengthen our mission to provide seamless and effective support where it’s needed most.Laura Fullenkamp, Director of Criminal Justice & Compliance, Wood County, Ohio

Recognized for Best Technology Solution for Student Safety

Member of the National Association of School Resource Officers

Member of the Florida Association of School Safety Specialists

Recognized with Platinum Award in Technology – Software: K-12

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