De-escalation

This resource equips staff with practical, actionable de-escalation techniques to effectively manage challenging behaviors and reduce conflict in the school environment. Mastering these skills fosters a safer, more predictable space for everyone. Audience: Adults, 1 session, 90 minutes.

This resource provides targeted training for individual educators on effective de-escalation techniques, helping them manage intense situations with calm and empathy. It's crucial for maintaining safety and preventing further harm. Audience: Individual Educator Coaching. Duration: 45 minutes.

This 30-minute lesson for 7th-grade students will equip them with practical de-escalation techniques, fostering a more peaceful and understanding classroom and school environment. Students will learn and practice key strategies like managing tone, using space effectively, employing time-out signals, and self-regulation to navigate conflicts constructively.

This lesson helps students understand and practice de-escalation techniques. It's crucial for managing intense emotions and resolving conflicts peacefully. Designed for small groups of middle school students, this 15-minute session provides practical strategies.

A 40-minute K-12 whole-staff activity where teams race to respond correctly to flash de-escalation prompts, reinforcing quick thinking and collective calm under pressure. This Tier 1, trauma-informed practice builds school climate by equipping all staff with rapid de-escalation strategies in a fun, interactive format.

A 75-minute whole-staff interactive workshop where faculty and staff identify their personal de-escalation styles, recognize strengths and growth areas, and practice trauma-informed conflict strategies to foster a positive school climate.

A dynamic group lesson focusing on de-escalation and conflict resolution skills. Over 60 minutes, adult participants will engage in practical scenarios to reduce tension and cooperate effectively. Tier 2 group supports enhance real-life workplace and community interactions.

This lesson provides teachers with foundational de-escalation strategies to effectively support dysregulated students. Understanding and implementing these techniques can create a calmer, more supportive classroom environment, reduce disruptions, and foster students' emotional regulation skills. This is a single 15-minute session for teachers.

This resource engages a small group of 5th graders in scenario-based learning to practice de-escalation techniques and problem-solving. It's crucial for developing practical skills in a low-stakes environment, building confidence in managing challenging situations. Audience: 5th Grade Small Group. Duration: 55 minutes.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 professional development session, teachers will learn effective de-escalation strategies to manage classroom conflicts and behavioral challenges. This lesson equips educators with practical tools to maintain a positive learning environment, strengthen teacher-student relationships, and reduce disruptions.

This lesson equips teachers with essential de-escalation strategies to help students co-regulate emotions and manage challenging behaviors effectively, fostering a calm and productive classroom environment. Designed for K-12 teachers, this 30-minute session provides practical tools to prevent situations from escalating and support student well-being.

In this 90-minute Tier 2 professional development session, teachers will learn research-based de-escalation strategies to manage challenging student behaviors and restore a positive learning environment. Participants will engage in interactive role-plays and analyze real-life scenarios to build confidence in applying these techniques in their classrooms.

This lesson focuses on teaching 9th graders how to deescalate conflicts through collaborative learning. Students will watch a video on managing emotions and engage in group activities to practice conflict resolution skills. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills to handle conflicts constructively, promoting a positive and supportive school environment.

This 15-minute training for support staff provides practical, individualized behavioral strategies for managing and supporting students like Richard, Asher, and Mikey. It focuses on proactive engagement, clear expectations, and effective de-escalation techniques to foster a positive and productive learning environment.

In this playful Tier 2 group lesson, Middle School Advisors will reinforce and practice trauma-informed de-escalation strategies through a collaborative bingo game. Over 30 minutes, participants will recall key moves, build confidence under pressure, and reflect on implementing these strategies in real scenarios.

In this 90-minute Tier 3 professional learning session, teachers will develop individualized de-escalation strategies to manage and diffuse challenging student behaviors. By exploring evidence-based techniques and practicing through guided role-plays and reflections, participants will leave with a personalized action plan to create calmer, safer classrooms.

This resource focuses on practical de-escalation techniques for small groups of students, emphasizing calm communication and active listening. It's critical for building confidence in managing tense situations and supporting peers. Audience: 8th Grade Group, 1 session, 70 minutes.

An engaging game for 150 school employees to review de-escalation strategies at the Defensive level of the CPI Crisis Development Model. Participants will identify defensive behaviors and practice effective intervention techniques. This single-session game lasts 30 minutes.

Focuses on providing support strategies for students facing behavioral challenges in a high school setting. This resource equips educators with the tools to create positive behavioral change through evidence-based practices.

This lesson introduces 1st-grade students to simple de-escalation strategies to help them regulate their emotions and calm down when feeling big emotions. It teaches essential life skills for emotional well-being and positive social interactions. Designed for a 1-hour session for the entire classroom.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 behavioral supports lesson for 3rd graders, students will learn and practice self-regulation strategies through interactive modeling, discussions, and reflection activities. This lesson helps students understand their emotions and equips them with calming tools to reduce classroom disruptions.

In this foundational professional development module, staff will explore key factors that shape school climate and learn trauma-informed de-escalation strategies. This 60-minute Tier 1 session builds shared language and empathy, equipping all staff with practical tools to support students and calm behavioral storms.

This interactive 45-minute session guides all school staff through recognizing trauma triggers and practicing real-time de-escalation using peer-led scenarios. Essential for creating a safer, more supportive school climate.

This lesson aims to equip 8th grade boys with the skills to de-escalate situations and verbalize their emotions instead of resorting to physical altercations. By using trauma-informed teaching and restorative practices, students will learn to recognize their emotions and express them in a healthy manner. This lesson is crucial in fostering emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills, which are essential for personal development and social interactions.

This 45-minute Tier 3 lesson provides an individual middle school African American male student with strategies for de-escalation and anger management. It addresses increased aggressive behaviors following the loss of private counseling, offering practical tools to manage emotions and reactions. It's designed for one 45-minute session.

This lesson teaches high school special education students effective de-escalation strategies, using basketball analogies to make the concepts relatable and engaging. Students will learn to identify triggers, apply coping mechanisms, and communicate effectively during escalating situations. This 45-minute lesson is designed for a single session.

This lesson teaches a 3rd-grade student respectful strategies for resolving conflicts at school and home. It's crucial for helping the student manage strong emotions, communicate needs effectively, and build positive relationships, especially given a history of PTSD and trauma. This is a single 30-minute session for an individual student.

In this 20-minute individual intervention, the educator uses a clear, consistent crisis response script to guide a 9th-grade student through self-regulation steps during an emotional crisis. This Tier 3 support ensures clarity, safety, and empowers the student with coping tools for future challenges.

This lesson focuses on helping a 3rd grade student with impulsivity learn to regulate their behavior in a classroom setting. Using game-based learning, the lesson includes a scenario-based activity set in a PE context to engage the student actively. This approach is important as it provides a practical and interactive way for the student to understand and practice self-regulation, which is crucial for their social and academic success.

This 45-minute Tier 1 staff development session helps all school staff identify trauma triggers, practice trauma-informed de-escalation strategies, and build a safer school climate through peer-led role-plays. By engaging with real-life scenarios, participants gain hands-on skills to defuse tense situations and support our school community.

In this 90-minute professional development session, teachers will learn and practice effective, respectful strategies to handle challenging student behaviors. This session is crucial for fostering a positive classroom environment and equipping teachers with tools to manage behaviors while maintaining student dignity. Audience: K-12 educators; Tier: Classroom-wide supports; Sessions: 1; Duration: 90 minutes.

This lesson aims to help students with low cognitive deficits learn how to respond positively to redirections. By using active and game-based learning strategies, students will engage in activities that promote understanding and practice of appropriate responses. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential social skills, reducing aggressive behavior and improving classroom dynamics.

This lesson aims to help students with low cognitive deficits learn how to respond positively to redirections. By using active and game-based learning strategies, students will engage in activities that promote understanding and practice of appropriate responses. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential social skills, reducing aggressive behavior and improving classroom dynamics.

This 20-minute lesson for 11th-grade boys teaches strategies to de-escalate fighting responses. It helps students recognize anger and frustration, redirect aggressive impulses, and choose constructive actions over reactive ones. Learning these skills is crucial for fostering healthier relationships and preventing conflicts in and out of school.

This lesson plan is designed to help a 7th-grade student manage their anger and reduce physical aggression when they don't get their way. Over three weeks, the student will engage in activities that teach them to recognize anger, understand its consequences, and practice coping skills. This lesson is important as it equips the student with essential emotional regulation skills, promoting healthier interactions and reducing conflict.

A small-group training designed for school counselors to recognize early warning signs of student distress and practice de-escalation strategies through guided scenarios. This Tier 2 workshop equips adults with trauma-informed practices to enhance school climate in a 40-minute session.

A small-group program offering targeted tools and strategies for students who need extra support in de-escalating emotions during crisis moments. This 30-minute Tier 2 (group) session for 7th graders helps them identify triggers, practice de-escalation skills, and create personalized safety plans.

In this 90-minute individual session, adult learners will master de-escalation strategies to handle high-tension interactions effectively. This lesson equips participants with practical communication tools, emotional regulation techniques, and real-life role-play practice to enhance workplace and personal conflict resolution.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 professional development session, teachers will learn about the four primary functions of student behavior—escape, attention, sensory, and tangible—and how to apply strategies to address them proactively. This lesson equips teachers with practical tools to understand why behaviors occur and to create classroom environments that minimize challenging behaviors.

This 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 5th graders introduces classroom-wide strategies to help students with autism manage defiant behavior and outbursts. Students will learn self-regulation tools, practice calming techniques, and engage in supportive activities that foster empathy and a positive learning environment.

This Tier 3 intervention is designed for a 9th-grade student exhibiting verbal aggression towards staff, class refusal, and academic failure. Over a single 30-minute session, it aims to empower the student to identify triggers, understand consequences, and develop coping strategies for managing emotions and improving school engagement.

This lesson is designed to help a non-verbal student with pathological demand avoidance respond positively to teacher requests. Through a game-based and experiential learning approach, the student will engage in activities that encourage compliance without aggression. This lesson is important as it provides a safe and supportive environment for the student to practice responding to demands, which can improve his interactions and reduce stress.

Dive into identifying common triggers and practicing targeted coping tactics through interactive scenarios, paving the way for proactive behavior management in a one-on-one setting with a 6th grade student. This Tier 3 behavioral support lesson helps students recognize personal triggers and apply coping strategies, fostering self-awareness and goal-oriented behavior over a 55-minute session.

This lesson engages a 3rd grader with impulsivity in a game-based learning activity to identify coping strategies in stressful academic settings. By using scenario-based activities, the student will learn to recognize stress triggers and apply appropriate coping mechanisms. This lesson is important as it equips the student with essential skills to manage stress, enhancing their academic performance and emotional well-being.

In this individual 30-minute session, we'll teach a 7th grader with autism how to manage and replace hitting, spitting, and water-throwing behaviors with positive coping strategies. Through visual social stories, role-play, and self-monitoring tools, students learn to identify triggers, practice self-control techniques, and track progress. This targeted Tier 3 intervention fosters self-regulation and promotes safer social interactions.

In this one-session, 30-minute Tier 3 individual lesson for 4th graders, students will learn and practice key conflict resolution skills like identifying feelings, using “I” statements, and brainstorming solutions. This targeted intervention supports IEP and 504 needs by offering scaffolded language supports, visual cues, and personalized feedback.

This 45-minute lesson for 9th-grade students explores effective strategies for resolving conflicts respectfully, particularly in professional settings. It emphasizes communication skills and empathy to foster positive relationships and productive environments.

This lesson is designed for a 7th grader with autism who has been exhibiting challenging behaviors such as flipping desks, hitting his paraprofessional, and using profanity. Over three 30-minute sessions, the student will learn strategies to manage emotions and behaviors effectively. This lesson is crucial as it empowers the student with tools to handle stress and frustration, promoting a positive and safe learning environment.

This lesson engages students in a game-based activity to explore and practice positive coping strategies in a classroom setting. By participating in this experiential learning activity, students will learn how to remain calm and manage their emotions effectively, which is crucial for their behavioral development and success in school.

This lesson engages a 3rd-grade student with impulsivity in a game-based activity to identify appropriate coping skills across various scenarios. By using relatable situations from the classroom, recess, and physical education class, the student will learn to apply coping strategies effectively. This lesson is crucial for helping students manage their emotions and reactions, fostering a more positive and productive learning environment.

Engage students in scenario-based discussions to practice emotional regulation in hypothetical challenging situations. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical emotional regulation skills, which are essential for managing stress and making thoughtful decisions. Designed for 9th-grade students, this lesson is intended to be completed in a single 25-minute session and is classified as Tier 3: Individual support.

This 10-minute individualized lesson, designed for a 9th-grade non-binary student with an IEP, focuses on identifying and practicing healthy coping mechanisms for social conflicts. It aims to provide practical strategies to navigate challenging social situations more effectively. The lesson is tailored to the student's individual needs as a Tier 3 support.

This lesson focuses on equipping Tier III high school students with strategies to avoid negative behaviors such as cutting class and inappropriate conduct. By watching a short video on managing peer pressure and engaging in a guided discussion, students will learn practical techniques to make positive choices and resist negative influences. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and decision-making skills, empowering students to take control of their actions and improve their school experience.

This 30-minute Tier 3 individual lesson for an 8th-grade student with autism focuses on teaching positive ways to ask for attention and effective problem-solving strategies, addressing past challenging behaviors. This lesson will help the student manage emotions and communicate needs constructively.

This lesson focuses on helping students manage their responses to social and environmental triggers through cognitive exposure and practice. By using trauma-informed teaching, active learning, and project-based learning strategies, students will engage in activities that promote self-regulation and safe behavior responses. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and resilience, enabling students to navigate challenging situations effectively.

A whole-class lesson that introduces students to recognizing and responding calmly during a behavioral crisis, building a shared language and safety plan to foster a supportive classroom environment. This Tier 1, 45-minute lesson for 6th graders equips students with strategies to de-escalate and seek help, strengthening classroom safety and emotional resilience.

A 90-minute interactive session for parents on de-escalation strategies to defuse conflicts with their children. This group workshop equips parents with practical communication techniques, emotional regulation tools, and role-play scenarios to foster calmer home environments.

A 30-minute small-group workshop for 4th graders focused on teaching self-regulation strategies to students who struggle with impulse control. Tier 2 targeted behavioral supports equip students with practical calm-down techniques to foster a more peaceful classroom climate.

This 15-minute Tier 2 lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders focuses on teaching students how to resolve conflicts peacefully, without resorting to physical contact. It directly supports IEP goals related to non-physical conflict resolution by providing practical strategies and practice opportunities.

This 15-minute Tier 2 lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders focuses on teaching students how to resolve conflicts peacefully, without resorting to physical contact. It directly supports IEP goals related to non-physical conflict resolution by providing practical strategies and practice opportunities.

In this 15-minute individual support session, 4th graders will learn how to manage anger and resolve conflicts without resorting to hitting. Through discussion, guided role-play, and reflection, students will practice using words and calming strategies to handle frustration. This Tier 3 intervention strengthens social skills and fosters a safer classroom environment.