Afternoon | De-Escalation Strategies for Maintaining Safe and Supportive Environments

School staff will explore strategies to prevent challenging behaviors, including building positive relationships with students, enhancing emotional awareness, and understanding the impact of adult emotions on their own responses.​ During this session, staff will also learn and practice effective de-escalation techniques in order to feel prepared and able to manage tense situations with students. Calm communication, active listening, and non-confrontational approaches will be emphasized.