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Zero to MVP Roadmapping and Design

A ground-up behavioral threat assessment platform for K-12 schools, integrating data-driven insights with async communications to help staff quickly document, assess, and respond to student behavioral concerns.

EdTech & HealthTechUI/UX Design2024
Behavioral threat assessment platform screens

The Client

A school safety solutions provider serving K-12 institutions nationwide. The organization develops technology that helps schools proactively address student behavioral concerns and maintain safe learning environments through systematic assessment and intervention protocols.

The Problem

School staff lacked an intuitive system to effectively manage behavioral threat assessment. The challenges were significant:

  • No centralized system for identifying and documenting potential student behavioral concerns
  • Inefficient workflows for assessing threat levels and coordinating responses across multiple staff members
  • Difficulty tracking intervention history and maintaining comprehensive documentation
  • Limited tools for asynchronous collaboration between counselors, administrators, and security personnel
  • Need for a safety-critical interface where mistakes could have serious consequences

The Solution

Designed a comprehensive behavioral threat assessment platform from the ground up:

Data-Driven Assessment Interface

Created an intuitive system that enables school staff to document behavioral observations, assess threat levels using evidence-based protocols, and track intervention outcomes. The interface prioritizes clarity and accuracy in high-stakes decision-making contexts.

Asynchronous Communication Tools

Integrated collaboration features that allow counselors, administrators, and security staff to coordinate responses without requiring simultaneous availability. Staff can review case details, add observations, and participate in assessment decisions on their own schedules while maintaining comprehensive audit trails.

Streamlined Documentation Workflow

Designed workflows that guide users through systematic assessment procedures while capturing required information efficiently. The interface reduces cognitive load during stressful situations while ensuring nothing critical is overlooked.

Impact

Empowered K-12 school staff with a streamlined workflow for threat assessment and documentation. The platform enables efficient identification and response to behavioral concerns while maintaining the high standard of accuracy and reliability required in safety-critical educational environments.

App dashboard with just the important information surfaced
App dashboard with just the important information surfaced
Case management page with cases, their status and completion
Case management page with cases, their status and completion
Form lobby with assignees
Form lobby with assignees
Form A, all pertinent information is shared once and then automatically gets recalled when needed
Form A, all pertinent information is shared once and then automatically gets recalled when needed
Users can schedule future re-occurring meetings
Users can schedule future re-occurring meetings
Further details for scheduling meetings
Further details for scheduling meetings

Security Assessment Workflow Optimization for K-12

School security assessment app screens