The Law-Related Education Academy is sponsored by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education with funding made possible by the Arizona Department of Education School Safety Program.
Preventing Dangerous Situations in School Academy
(Middle/High School)
Participant Agenda
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to…
- Provide students with strategies that empower them to contribute to a safe school
- Inform students what a school threat is
- Teach students the importance of careful speech
- Help students understand when reporting is necessary
November 20, 2025
8:30-9:00 AM Check-In
Participants will sign-in and enjoy a continental breakfast.
9:00 AM Welcome, Introductions, & Housekeeping
Introduction of academy faculty and staff. Overview of academy objectives and housekeeping.
Facilitators: Brad Lorenz and Ashley Cagnetta
Academy Expectations
Participants will discuss expectations for the academy.
Icebreaker
Participants will get to know their peers.
Lesson 1 Understanding School Precautions
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth the purpose of school rules and safety procedures.
Lesson 2 What is Considered a Weapon on Campus?
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that explains the legal consequences of bringing a weapon on campus.
Lesson 3 Impact of Threats and Intimidation
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth how words said in anger can impact their future.
What Do You Think? Poll Question
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the interactive poll question tool on LawForKids.org.
Lunch
Escape Room
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the escape rooms on LawForKids.org.
Lesson 4 The Impact of False Reporting
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth the consequences of false reporting and its impact.
Lesson 5 When to Report?
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that discusses when reporting is necessary and who to report to.
Lesson 6 Community Resources
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth how to help themselves or others in need of behavioral health resources.
Wrap Up
Participants will review the training expectations and submit evaluations.
ADE Update
Participants will be informed of new updates.
5:00 PM Adjourn
This academy is approved by the Arizona Department of Education and meets the requirements of the School Safety Program.
Faculty
Ashley Cagnetta
Instruction Specialist
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
Brad Lorenz
School Resource Officer
Boulder Creek & Quail Run Elementary School