CPI Refresher/Initial: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 2025-26

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.

This is a combined training, available to those needing an initial, as well as a refresher. Those choosing Initial certification will need to complete virtual modules. 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.

This is a one day training. 

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.

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Tenets

Supported and Safe

Dates

Feb. 6 – Initial
Feb. 6 – Refresher

Time

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

Location

Char-Em ISD Boyne City

Audience

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

Presenters

Eric Daniel and Mary Corder, Char-Em ISD Certified CPI Trainers