In-Person Training

Our de-escalation training for schools trains teams in a safe, positive, and effective method for preventing and responding to dangerous and aggressive student behavior. This is the ONLY program that infuse positive psychology into systems of tiered support and student behavioral analysis. Designed by educators for educators.

THEY USE OUR TRAININGS

This is the heavy burden carried by the school staff

Increased Disruptions

Schools face a growing number of behavioral incidents, impacting learning and safety.

the de-escalation training for school prevents increased disruptions.

Lack of Staff Confidence

Educators often feel unprepared and overwhelmed when confronted with escalating student behaviors.

lack of de-escalation training for schools leave school professionals unprepared.

Burnout and Turnover

The stress of managing challenging behaviors contributes to teacher burnout and high staff turnover rates.

de-escalation training for schools help to decrease burnout.

Negative Learning Environment

Unaddressed disruptive behaviors create an unsafe and ineffective learning environment for all students.

de-escalation training improves the learning experience.

Legal and Ethical Risks

Mishandling crisis situations can lead to adverse outcomes, including legal repercussions and ethical concerns.

our trainings help administrators to prevent legal issues.

These issues aren’t unique to your school district

They are real pressures felt by dedicated education professionals everyday. Our training equips educators and school staff with essential tools and strategies to navigate these turbulent waters — and thrive.

What you will learn

Our evidence-based de-escalation training for schools provides practical, hands-on techniques for early intervention and de-escalation, leading to reduced incidents, and increased staff confidence, learning quality and safety. By the end of the training you and your staff will be able to:

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be Certified Trainers, acknowledging their commitment to fostering a safer and more supportive school environment. They will be able to train additional faculty and staff to:

  • Recognize and understand what causes aggressive student behavior.
  • Use positive psychology methods and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) principles to address aggressive student behavior.
  • Replace outdated, inefficient practices and replace them with practices that work in numerous situations.
  • Identify the ways MTSS is currently working, and build upon it with Totem student behavior training.

Administrators

Educators

Bus Drivers

School Conselors

This is the right training for your entire team

Administrators, Educators, School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Bus Drivers, Special Educators and Occupational Therapists

Special Educators

School Psychologists

Social Workers

Occupational Therapists

This is the right de-escalation training for your entire school team

Administrators, Educators, School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Bus Drivers, Special Educators and Occupational Therapists

This is the right de-escalation training for your entire school team

Administrators, Educators, School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Bus Drivers, Special Educators and Occupational Therapists

Administrators

Educators

School Conselors

School Psychologists

Social Workers

Bus Drivers

Special Educators

Occupational Therapists

Not Your Momma's Professional Development

Our professional training is engaging, laugh-out-loud funny, and packed with best practices in mental health, special education, and behavior management. After a decade of refining our programs through hundreds of trainings with real educators, we’ve built something better—professional de-escalation training for schools that actually works.

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ASPEN • DE-ESCALATION TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS

What to expect from Totem:

  • An engaging, high-energy learning experience.
  • Best practices in wellness, behavior, and special education.
  • Ready-to-use tools and strategies.
  • Practical problem-solving and customized consultation.
  • High quality support materials to take home and access online.

If you have more questions, click on the button below to schedule an appointment.

Our in-person trainings are complemented by online trainings

Our in-person trainings are complemented by online trainings

REGISTRATION

Join us for this one-day certification for $350 per person.*

Group discounts are available for teams of five or more.

*To train additional members of your faculty and sustain implementation after the session, a TotemPD online course subscription is required. The online course provides unlimited access to all training materials and Totem support resources. Subscription pricing varies by school or district size and contract length.

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What to expect from Totem:

  • An engaging, high-energy learning experience.
  • Best practices in wellness, behavior, and special education.
  • Ready-to-use tools and strategies.
  • Practical problem-solving and customized consultation.
  • High quality support materials to take home and access online.

If you have more questions, click on the button below to schedule an appointment.

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