Rightsize. Right Support. Right for Students.
Portland Public Schools is undertaking a districtwide rightsizing process to better align our schools, programs, and resources with the needs of today’s students and the realities shaping our future.
Behavioral Safety Assessment is a proactive violence prevention approach designed to identify concerns, evaluate potential risk, and connect students with appropriate interventions and supports. The Level 1 Protocol provides a structured process for gathering information, assessing the circumstances surrounding a concern, and developing an individualized response.
The Level 1 Protocol is intended for PPS staff who have been trained in the Level 1 assessment process. These resources support trained teams in completing and documenting a Behavioral Safety Assessment.
Use the resources below to guide the Level 1 assessment process from initial safety considerations through assessment, planning, and documentation.
Step-by-step guidance for navigating the Behavioral Safety Assessment process, from immediate safety considerations through comprehensive safety and support planning.
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Follow each step of the Level 1 process and keep the team organized from initial safety considerations through completion of required documentation.
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