Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Initial Training - September 28

Learn How Intervene in a Potential Crisis Situation and Become Certified in NVCI Training!

Description: At this event, participants will be certified in the Crisis Prevention Institute's Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training. This training focuses on the recognition that all behavior is a form of communication and provides participants with the tools to recognize/respond appropriately to support the student and help deescalate the situation. Participants will be able to identify student’s behavioral levels and will learn valuable approaches/strategies to respond appropriately for each of those levels. Staff will learn how to intervene quickly with support to deescalate the student. Staff are also reminded to be aware of their own actions, behaviors and words as what they say and do will affect the student. Participants will discuss specific tools on how to intervene with a student in crisis in the most appropriate and least restrictive way. Finally, staff will learn disengagement and holding skills to only be used if needed as a last resort during a crisis situation. Participants will receive a Blue Card from CPI to show they are certified in NVCI, which is valid for up to two years.

Price: $245 per participant plus $25 workbook fee

About the Presenters:

Kristi Kimberlin is a Social Worker for CESA 2. She joins CESA 2 from Indianapolis, IN where she has over 20 years experience working with children, families, and schools. Her background includes work in private practice, school social work and counseling, and health education. Kristi holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Social Work with special certifications in School Counseling and in working with the emotional and social health of young children. Providing life-skills programming to students in the classroom is a passion of hers, along with coaching and supporting those working with children.

Stacy Duffy, the CESA 2 Transition and Identification Specialist, is an accomplished special education teacher and transition coordinator with a Master’s Degree in Education. She joined CESA 2 with an extensive background in special education and transition planning with an emphasis on inclusive education and improving postsecondary outcomes for students with IEPs. Since joining CESA 2, Stacy has supported districts in a variety of ways, including  leading  the Transition Advisory Network (TAN) and the Assistive Technology (AT) Academy, providing transition consulting services, hosting monthly transition podcasts, providing Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) trainings, collaborating on co-teaching trainings, and supporting ACP/Career Readiness. She is the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Forward Project Co-Manager and the Director of the WIsconsin Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Center. She is also an instructor for the CESA 2 Licensure Academy for School Staff (CLASS) Special Education Teacher Licensure Program.

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a refund if they cancel prior to 3 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Cancellations must either be made on MyQuickReg or by emailing cancel@cesa2.org. Because of our commitment to the presenter and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 3 working days prior to the event or who do not attend the event, will be billed the full fee. CESA 2 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via phone and email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. 

Inclement Weather Policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 2 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been cancelled due to weather conditions.

Disclaimer: CESA 2 will do its best to accommodate general dietary requests; if your dietary need is very specific or severe, you may want to bring your own lunch to ensure your comfort and health. CESA 2 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 2 event. If you have a dietary need or food allergy, please go into your MyQuickReg profile and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made 2 weeks in advance of the event.

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In-Person Events: Restrictions on our in-person events due to COVID-19 have been lifted. We will be responsive to what's happening within our communities, and guidelines from the CDC and local health agencies for future offerings and will update guidelines when necessary.