This professional development training is designed to provide special education staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and appropriately respond to student behavioral crises. Participants will review strategies for prevention, de-escalation, and crisis intervention, with an emphasis on maintaining student and staff safety.
Training will include guidance on recognizing when physical restraint may be necessary, appropriate implementation of approved restraint techniques, monitoring student safety, and understanding required documentation and reporting procedures. Staff will also review applicable district policies, state requirements, and the importance of using the least restrictive intervention whenever possible.
The goal of this training is to ensure staff are prepared to respond appropriately to emergency situations while prioritizing student dignity, safety, and positive behavioral supports.