55th Annual JCCASAC Conference

"El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) has a robust Threat Assessment process utilizing best practices in Threat Assessment. EDCOE developed a Level One Threat Assessment tool and trained school staff, SROs, law enforcement, and county mental health agencies to form site-based teams and conduct their own Threat Assessment assessments. They also have a well-established Level Two team consisting of multiple agencies in the county, including County Behavioral Health, CPS, EDC Sheriff’s Office, EDC Probation Department, and EDC DA’s Office. The Level Two Team serves all 15 school districts in El Dorado County. The process is designed to prevent targeted school violence and utilizes best practices in Threat Assessment to address and prevent, address, and provide support to the most volatile youth and families in the county.
This training will provide participants with specific information on how to create and implement their own Threat Assessment process. This will include access to El Dorado County’s Level One Tool and will walk participants through conducting their own Threat Assessment using a real-life scenario. "

ESL educators need purposeful materials to equip justice-impacted youth with skills and confidence to shape their futures. This session will explore how Ellii’s engaging, student-centered, ready-made lessons foster language development, critical thinking, and life skills. Attendees will gain practical strategies to implement Ellii’s lessons immediately, ensuring that students feel supported, empowered, and prepared for lifelong success. With increased confidence in speaking English, students will be able to access new opportunities and create a brighter future.

In a time of escalating student mental health concerns and increasing school safety threats, districts need more than just a checklist, they need a system. This session explores how school leaders can modernize their approach to risk and threat assessments through structured, consistent, and data-informed practices. Attendees will learn how to simplify threat assessment workflows, improve team communication, and proactively identify patterns among moderate to high-risk students. We’ll also share real-world examples of how counties are using technology to enhance intervention strategies, reduce liability, and build safer learning environments for all students.