Our Commitment to School Safety
At Plymouth-Canton Montessori School, the safety and well-being of our students is a responsibility we take very seriously. We remain deeply committed to maintaining a safe, supportive, and prepared learning environment where every child can thrive. Our team participates in ongoing professional training in the PREPaRE Model, Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG), and Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM), strengthening our ability to identify concerns, respond thoughtfully, and support students and families when challenges arise.
We also collaborate with local, state, and national organizations to remain informed and aligned with current best practices in school safety, emergency preparedness, and behavioral threat assessment. As part of this ongoing work, PCMS has established a Behavioral Threat Assessment Team, bringing together members of our administration, teaching staff, and mental health professionals to collaboratively assess concerns and determine appropriate supports and interventions for students. In partnership with the Canton Police Department, Plymouth-Canton Montessori School has also developed a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan designed to guide our response to a wide range of emergency situations. Through ongoing training, collaboration, planning, and communication, we continually evaluate and strengthen our safety practices so that our students, staff, and families can feel confident in the care and preparedness of our school community.
Family Mental Health & Student Well-Being Resources
Plymouth-Canton Montessori School is committed to supporting the emotional well-being of our students and families. We encourage families to reach out for support whenever a child or family member is experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health concerns. The resources below provide information, crisis support, and connections to community-based services.
Emergency Assistance
If a child or family member is in immediate danger, is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, or requires immediate medical attention, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
OK2SAY
OK2SAY is Michigan’s student safety program that allows students, parents, school personnel, and community members to confidentially report concerns about potential harm, threats, or criminal activities directed toward students, school employees, or schools. Tips can involve concerns such as bullying, violence, suicide, self-harm, or other behaviors that may threaten the safety and well-being of members of the school community.
OK2SAY – Michigan Student Safety Program
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN)
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is Wayne County’s public behavioral health authority. DWIHN connects children, adolescents, adults, and families with mental health and substance use services, including resources for individuals who may have difficulty accessing care because of financial circumstances.
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Fostering Mental Health for Children and Youth
This resource provides mental health information and support for children and youth, as well as parents, guardians, foster parents, caregivers, and professionals. While some resources are specifically focused on children involved in the foster care system, the information can also help families better understand children’s mental health needs, treatment, and available supports.
Fostering Mental Health for Children and Youth
Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute offers parent-friendly information about children’s mental health, behavior, learning differences, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and other concerns that may affect children and adolescents.
