Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

Support your teachers with practical, everyday strategies to prevent and manage challenging situations while fostering a positive and safe school environment. Our training equips educators to confidently recognize and respond to behavioral concerns using proven, trauma-informed techniques—aligned with current legislation. Give your staff the tools they need to de-escalate conflict, apply effective interventions, and create classrooms where both students and teachers feel respected and secure.

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Conflict Awareness & Risk Management

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training empowers educators with the skills to recognize, respond to, and reduce challenging behaviors before they escalate. This practical, hands-on program helps teachers identify early signs of conflict, assess risk levels, and apply safe, respectful interventions that support positive outcomes for all.

Why NVCI?

Crisis Intervention and Student Safety

Conflicts are a part of every school day—but with the right tools, teachers can turn challenging moments into safe, productive outcomes. NVCI equips your staff with proven strategies to confidently manage high-stress situations, de-escalate conflict, and maintain a calm, secure learning environment for everyone.

What to Expect

Training Tailored to Your Team’s Needs

Our certified training staff cover essential prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and risk assessment tools to help educators confidently support and respond to behavioral needs. Teachers will practice safe disengagement and physical intervention skills, preparing them for real-world situations.  Upon Request: After hands-on learning, we can support your team in applying nonviolent crisis management strategies in your school setting—ensuring a safer, more responsive environment for all.

Training in Advanced Physicals is also available through CESA 6 for higher-risk situations.

NVCI Delivery Models

Verbal Intervention - In District

Participants successfully completing course requirements will be certified in the verbal de-escalation modules ONLY. This model is good for staff who do not need to be trained in physical disengagement skills. 

Learn:

  • Proactive and responsive de-escalation strategies.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Participants successfully completing course requirements will be fully certified in NVCI.

Learn:

  • Proactive and responsive de-escalation strategies
  • Safety intervention and disengagement skills

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physicals

Participants successfully completing course requirements will be certified in NVCI + Advanced Physicals

Learn:

  • Proactive and responsive de-escalation strategies
  • Safety intervention and disengagement skills
  • Advanced intervention skills for high-risk behavior

Build a Better Crisis Response

  • Understand the Challenge

    The health and well-being of staff and students is one of the most important responsibilities administrators can undertake. Support your team with the tools to respond to crisis situations and de-escalate tension. 

  • Choose the Path

    Coordinate with program experts about where your staff needs help and schedule your next training to equip your educators with conflict resolution techniques. 

  • Implement the Solution

    CESA 6 stands by your side as your resource for crisis intervention to give you up-to-date information, compliant techniques, and professional skills to manage influence and create positive change.