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.
School Threats: Safety Starts With You Academy
(Grades 3-5)
Participant Agenda
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to…
- Inform students what a school threat is
- Help primary students understand tattling vs. reporting
- Help students understand when reporting is important
- Empower students to use their voice to keep their campus safe
January 15, 2026
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 What is a School Threat?
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth the difference between what school threat is and is not.
Lesson 2 Tattling vs Reporting
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth the difference between tattling and reporting.
Lesson 3 False Reporting
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that explains the consequences of making a false report.
Escape Room
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the escape rooms on LawForKids.org.
Lunch
What Do You Think? Poll Question
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the interactive poll question tool on LawForKids.org.
Lesson 4 What Would You Do?
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that teaches youth to recognize unsafe situations and how to respond appropriately.
Lesson 5 Words Matter
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that explains how words said in anger can make others feel unsafe.
Lesson 6 Safety Hero
Participants will engage in a lesson demonstration that discusses their role in keeping school safe.
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 Elementary School & Quail Run Elementary School