This training is only for staff from Upland USD

CPI is an evidence-based program that focuses on the care, welfare, safety, and security of students and staff.  This curriculum provides strategies to prevent escalating behaviors to intervene and de-escalate risk behaviors, and to reduce or eliminate the use of restraints.

CPI may be appropriate for educators who directly intervene in crisis situations or who want to develop their skills in verbal or nonverbal communication with individuals who are experiencing distress.  Participants will be guided through the verbal escalation continuum and learn recommended responses at each phase in order to better address behavioral challenges that they may encounter in the field of education.

CPI is a two-part training. All participants are required to first complete an online CPI Flex course, you will need a computer or tablet, internet access, and speakers for this portion (closed caption is available). You will receive an email with instructions and the link for the online training days prior to the training. The online training and quiz should be completed as soon as possible, but no less than two days prior to the training. Participants cannot attend in-person class without taking and passing the entire online course, online trainings will be monitored by our office.  The online course will take approximately two to three hours.

During the classroom session, participants will receive the CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention workbook for on-the-job reference information.  Participants will learn and safely practice any applicable physical disengagement and / or holding skills.  Participants will receive a CPI card upon passing the post-test and completing the participant evaluation on the day of the training. CPI cards will be mailed to participants.

Dress comfortably, closed shoes are absolutely required!