Lead CSTAG- MCESC

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV CTR020225 focuses on comprehensive school safety services, specifically implementing Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) training and coaching for Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) teams across Ohio's public and non-public schools. The contract enables educational service centers to provide evidence-based threat assessment training, including initial certifications, refresher courses, and coaching for school and district multidisciplinary teams. These services are designed to help educators identify and manage potential safety threats before they escalate to violence, utilizing a certified training model from School Threat Assessment, LLC.

The contract is administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, with Montgomery County Educational Service Center serving as the lead agency. The IDV covers the period from July 22, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and is funded by a $675,718 grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance STOP School Violence initiative. The total contract value is $249,918, covering project management, training delivery, coaching, and community of practice sessions. The IDV provides statewide coverage across Ohio, with specific involvement from four Educational Service Centers in Lucas, Cuyahoga, Muskingum, and Montgomery counties, and offers these critical safety training services at no cost to participating schools and districts.