Administrator Academy #4126 - Supporting Staff Through Student Crises

When:  Oct 8, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM (CT)

Onsite registration available with payment 

Presented by Heather Lane, Kristin Smith and Candice Hartranft of NTDSE

This academy will address student behavior challenges by providing administrators with a proactive framework for managing significant behavioral issues. We will explore three key areas: 1) Prevention: Building a Strong Foundation.  Through Prevention, participants will review approaches to positive school climate structures (SEL programs, positive behavior frameworks, etc.), explore early intervention strategies by identifying early warning signs and Tier 1 support implementation, and examine continuous professional learning opportunities for staff.  2) Crisis Management: Responding Effectively: This will support the participants’ current and future safety plans, including clear protocols for implementation, evaluating function-based interventions, and supporting staff through trauma-informed approaches.  3) Post-Crisis Support: Learning and Moving Forward: Through Post-Crisis Support, participants will review data sources that measure challenging behaviors, evaluate the effectiveness of their behavior management programming/crisis protocols, and steps for ongoing student and staff support.  Emphasis will be on prevention and responding to behavior episodes consistently and with a function-based approach.  In addition to identifying training opportunities to equip staff with the skills to recognize and respond effectively to crises at varying levels through a professional learning plan, participants will develop practical resources to support their staff’s de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention plans, trauma-informed care, positive behavior supports, and communication protocols.

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Location

Donald E Stephens Convention Center
5555 N River Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018

Pricing Information

Registration Price
Member $200.00
Non-member $300.00
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Contact

Ashlee Finck
309-886-5137
[email protected]