GoGuardian Beacon

GoGuardian Beacon is a student safety solution designed for K-12 schools and districts. According to the vendor, it is specifically created to alert designated staff about online activity that indicates a risk of suicide, self-harm, or potential harm to others. This comprehensive tool caters to K-12 schools and districts of all sizes and is utilized by school administrators, IT leaders, mental health professionals, educators, and school districts.

Key Features

Universal Deployment: According to the vendor, GoGuardian Beacon can be seamlessly integrated with any school-issued Chromebook, iOS, macOS, or Windows browser, ensuring compatibility across a wide range of devices.

Timely Alerts with Context: Beacon provides prompt alerts to designated staff, delivering relevant context surrounding an event. This enables staff to assess the level of risk and respond appropriately, as stated by the vendor.

Comprehensive Coverage: The vendor claims that Beacon works across various search engines, web apps, and more, capturing approximately 80% of active planning alerts triggered by search terms. It is not limited to specific platforms such as G-Suite or Office 365.

Data-Driven Interventions: Beacon's alert dashboard is enriched with data, offering actionable insights to identify trends, evaluate responses to safety alerts, connect students to resources, and ensure adequate support for stakeholders, according to the vendor.

24/7 Support: The vendor provides the option for schools to have a dedicated team of safety specialists available 24/7 to review and escalate active planning alerts. These specialists are trained to evaluate alerts and operate within the U.S.

Customizable Tiers: According to the vendor, GoGuardian Beacon offers three customizable tiers to cater to the specific needs of schools: Beacon Starter, Beacon Core, and Beacon 24/7. Each tier provides different levels of alert coverage and features.

Beacon Starter: The vendor suggests that Beacon Starter is ideal for schools using GoGuardian Admin, aiming to provide support for students in the most critical stage of suicide risk. It includes a single notification list and the ability to log actions taken on an alert.

Beacon Core: The vendor states that Beacon Core is best suited for schools looking to enhance their student safety program with comprehensive alert coverage. It includes multiple alert phases for suicide, self-harm, threats, and violence, along with alert counts, multi-person escalation lists, and the ability to log actions taken on an alert.

Beacon 24/7: According to the vendor, Beacon 24/7 is designed for schools that desire and have the capability to receive phone calls for human-reviewed active planning alerts. It offers a comprehensive dashboard, customizable shifts and alert notification settings, and active planning alert review and phone calls from Safety Support Specialists based in the U.S. available 24/7.