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Before 2005, Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs) were relatively rare, and the concept was still in its early stages. Most college and university campuses had Student of Concern teams and ad hoc response groups. These...more
In the first installment of this Tip of the Week series, we examined how the authority to mandate a risk assessment is defined, established, and effectively communicated within higher education and K-12 communities. In part...more
Clinicians play a crucial role in Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs) and may be tasked with conducting certain types of risk assessments. However, this responsibility may not always align with their role. Their expertise is...more
The first Tip of the Week in this series explored how the authority to mandate a risk assessment is established and communicated within any educational community. In this second installment, we focus on the steps to take once...more
Pennsylvania Recognizes 15 Postsecondary Institutions for Efforts to Support Student Mental Health and Prevent Suicide - Pennsylvania Department of Education Press Release - May 27, 2025 - Philadelphia, PA - At Temple...more
At NABITA, we are often asked whether a Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), CARE team, Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) team, or, in some instances, the Threat Assessment Team (TAT) has the authority to...more
On April 21, 2025, New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Commissioner Kevin Dehmer testified before the Assembly Budget Committee to present the Department’s FY 2026 budget proposal. The proposal outlines a $22.2 billion...more
We all know that childhood is full of bumps, bruises, and yes—sometimes concussions. A tumble off a bike, a collision on the soccer field—it happens. But what if those head injuries, even the “mild” ones, could echo into your...more
Burnout isn’t just about feeling exhausted—it’s a symptom of deeper systemic flaws and individual behaviors. Today, it is a growing concern in our fast-paced, high-pressure world. While many people perceive burnout as a...more
During my opening keynote at NABITA’s 5th Annual Case Management Summit on June 10, 2025, in Portland, Oregon, I’ll shed light on a critical truth: Student well-being isn’t just a component of success; it’s the foundation. As...more
Much like construction happening with the legislative offices, gutting and stuffing began in earnest today — the 35th day of the legislative session. But we aren’t talking about the Georgia Capitol renovations that are...more
In parts one and two of this Tip of the Week series, we explored findings from the 2024 State of the Field Survey related to structural and procedural elements of Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs). In this final...more
In part one of this Tip of the Week series, we explored insights from the 2024 State of the Field Survey related to the structural aspects of team organization and formation. Now, in this second part, we turn our attention to...more
Every two years, NABITA administers a survey to assess the current state of the behavioral intervention and threat assessment field. The 2024 State of the Field Survey is NABITA’s seventh since 2012. This detailed assessment...more
Improving a Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) can be challenging. Drafting and revising policies and procedural manuals and presenting these initiatives to faculty, the Board, and the community requires a thoughtful...more
The Georgia General Assembly got off to a fast start on Monday with the State Senate taking up its first substantive measures of the session before both bodies filled the afternoon with committee hearings. But before...more
Throughout the BIT Standards refresh series, we have referenced the 3-phase BIT process: 1. Gather data, 2. Assess risk, 3. Deploy interventions. Standard 16 builds on the third phase by exploring how teams use case...more
Next, in our series on NABITA’s Industry Standards for Behavioral Intervention Teams, we review Standard 15, which explores interventions. The following will provide recommendations for best practices that can help a BIT...more
We continue exploring the updated standards published in NABITA’s Industry Standards for Behavioral Intervention Teams whitepaper as we focus on Standard 13. This standard explains the importance of using an objective risk...more
With the publication of the updated NABITA Industry Standards for Behavioral Intervention Teams, it is essential to review each standard in detail for our higher education audience. Today, we focus on Standard 10 and the...more
Two major trends are simultaneously unfolding on college and university campuses around the country. One, growing numbers of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are being accepted into higher education. Two, colleges...more
This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Student Lifeline Act amending the New York Education Law to require that degree-granting higher education institutions educate students, faculty and staff about New York’s 9-8-8 Suicide...more
I am thrilled to present the closing keynote address at the 2024 NABITA Annual Conference in West Palm Beach, FL, in November. My topic—”Reflections on Grieving, Coping, Thriving, and Advocating in Florida’s Political...more
During the 2015-2016 academic year, the US Department of Education identified 7.3 million students as chronically absent, meaning that 16% of the student population, or approximately one in six students, were categorized as...more