CPI Initial: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 2026-27

CPI Initial: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 2026-27
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a training program designed to equip staff with skills to prevent and manage challenging behaviors in crisis situations. It emphasizes proactive responses, de-escalation techniques, and safe disengagements, with the goal of using physical interventions as a last resort. This training meets a portion of the requirements for key identified personnel, as required by the Michigan Department of Education Policy for the Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraint.
Content will be delivered in a virtual and in-person format. Virtual modules (2 hours) will be asynchronous, provided through an email link, 7-10 days prior to in-person training. (Must be completed prior to in-person training.) In-person training will review concepts and provide teaching and practice of physical interventions.

In addition to the virtual portion, this is a one day in-person training. Select the date that best fits your schedule.

Learner Outcomes
Identify and know how to respond to varying levels of crisis behaviors.
Develop limit-setting strategies to de-escalate crisis behavior.
Understand the importance of proactive strategies to reduce crisis behavior.
Understand the principles of Trauma Informed Care
Understand the risks of restraints and their use only as a last resort.
Learn safety interventions and physical skills, including restraint, to maximize safety and minimize harm.

Dates / Locations
August 26 / Taylor School Multipurpose Room, Petoskey
October 16 / Char-Em ISD Boyne City
February 5 / Char-Em ISD Boyne City

Time
8 a.m-3:30 p.m.

Audience
Teachers preK-grade 12, administrators, counselors, ISD staff, paraprofessionals, support staff, community partners/agencies

Presenters
Mary Corder, Eric Daniel, Jessica Wright, Char-Em ISD Certified CPI Trainers