Preventing School Violence Training Opportunities

Upcoming Training Opportunities

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January 21st, 2026 – Belonging to Blooming: Creating the Conditions Where Bullying Doesn’t Live

9:00am-9:45am MT

Register using the January 21st Zoom Registration

Building Strong Schoolwide Prevention Systems
Empowering Student Voice and Leadership
Engaging Families and Caregivers

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February 5th, 2026 – Mental Health Awareness for Safer, Stronger Schools

9:00am-9:45am MT

Register using the February 5th Zoom Registration

Building a Shared Language Around Mental Health
Promote School Safety Through Mental Health Awareness
Recognize and Respond to Mental Health Challenges

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Past Trainings

October 8th, 2025 – Cultivating Mental Health Awareness (Recorded Training)

Promoting mental well-being for staff and students.
Recognizing signs of mental health concerns in students (depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts).
Responding to staff and students using a trauma-informed lens.

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September 11th, 2025 – From Conflict to Connection: Restorative Strategies for Safer Schools (Recorded Training)

From Conflict to Connection Training Slide Deck (PPT)

Building Positive Connections Within Schools and Throughout the Community
Communication Strategies That Supports Problem Solving over Violence
Systems and Structures to Identify Needs, Resolve Conflicts Peacefully, and Repair Relationships with Dignity

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August 27th, 2025 – Restorative Practices: Building Trust Before Conflict (Recorded Training)

Proactive relationship building.
Conflict resolution strategies.
Encouraging accountability and repairing harm.

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May 7th, 2025 – Reporting Procedures (Recorded Training)

Understand the importance of reporting all incidents of school violence or concerning behavior.
Learn proper channels and protocols for reporting school safety concerns (administrators, counselors, law enforcement).

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March 12th, 2025 – Understanding School Violence (Recorded Training)

Define different types of school violence (physical, verbal, emotional, cyberbullying, sexual assault).
Recognize potential warning signs of violence in students (behavioral changes, social isolation, threats, violent language).
Understand the impact of school violence on students, staff, and the school community.

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Visit our Online Academy for Additional Training

Featured Course Content

COMTSS 101
Bullying Prevention
Team-Driven Shared Leadership
Comprehensive Screening and Assessment
Data-Based Problem Solving and Decision Making
Family, School, and Community Partnerships
Layered Continuum of Supports
Evidence-Based Practices
Implementation Science
Response to Intervention
School Climate
Social-Emotional Wellness
Suicide Prevention
Systems Coaching
Universal Design for Learning

Each module includes a video around 10 minutes long, a quiz, a processing guide, and additional links to outside resources as needed. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for all the modules offered.

External Training Opportunities

A Brain-Based Foundation for Supporting Students After Trauma

Trauma-Informed School Discipline
This 1.5 hour training will equip administrators and other disciplinary staff with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to approach discipline with a trauma-informed lens. Through a blend of foundational pre-teaching and an interactive case study, participants will explore the impact of trauma, proactive approaches that create positive school environments, practical techniques for de-escalation, discipline, and relationship-building. Request training using the Office of School Safety Request for Training Google Form.

General Training: This hour-long workshop covers a basic introduction to the neuroscience of trauma along with strategies for supporting youth who have experienced trauma in their lives. This overview is designed for school staff in any role wishing to gain an understanding of trauma's impact to be better equipped to support students.
Educators Training: This 1.5 hour presentation covers a basic introduction to the neuroscience of trauma along with strategies for supporting youth who have experienced trauma in their lives. It aims to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to create a more supportive and effective learning environment for students who have experienced trauma.
Mental Health Providers Training: This 1.5 hour-long training builds upon the above workshop for a more in-depth look at the impact of trauma. It is intended specifically for mental health providers in schools to be better informed for the direct work they do with students and to equip them with a language and framework for educating teachers, admin, and even students themselves about trauma.

Upcoming Trainings: Office of School Safety full training calendar