CPI Training for Schools
CPI—Crisis Prevention Institute—is the leading provider of trauma-informed de-escalation training for educators and support staff.
CPI training is built for every role in a school. From classroom teachers and paraprofessionals to cafeteria staff and bus drivers, every person who interacts with students can be equipped with the right skills for their role.
New policies. Funding windows. Rising safety concerns.
Whatever the reason, effective training matters—for your students, your staff, and your entire school.
That's what CPI delivers.
Are you a district leader building a school-wide safety culture? Or a classroom educator looking to build your own skills?
What Changes When Your School Trains with CPI
Implementing trauma-informed de-escalation training throughout your school supports positive, long-term results.
Decrease challenging behavior
Your staff will know what to do before a situation escalates and exactly how to respond when it does.
Increase academic achievement
We use an evidence-based, person-centered approach to help schools achieve a consistent and effective learning environment.
Increase staff retention
We help you ensure the safety and well-being of your staff. Because when they feel confident and supported, they stay.
Reduce incidents before they happen
We believe most crises are preventable. Staff learn to read early warning signs and intervene before a situation reaches a dangerous threshold.
Real Results, in Schools Like Yours
CPI training makes a positive impact on all staff and their students by supporting social, emotional, and cognitive well-being, fostering a positive school culture and climate, and creating a safer learning space for everyone. See the results achieved by schools dealing with the same pressures your school faces today.
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CPI Courses
The Right Training for Every Role, Starting with What Matters Most
To create a consistent environment, all educational staff should receive CPI training. Our training solutions are customizable and scalable to ensure the right staff receive the right level of training.
Not sure where to start?
Most schools begin with Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, our flagship program used by millions of educators across the world. NCI™ equips you with the skills to recognize escalating behavior, respond with confidence, and intervene safely when necessary. From there, your staff can build.
Learn MoreAdd Specialty Topics
Enhance Your Training for the Students You Serve
Add a CPI specialty topic to our foundational Verbal Intervention, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, or NCI With Advanced Physical Skills Training programs to customize your skills and techniques by staff roles and the students you serve.
Unpack the Neuroscience of Behavior
Reframing Behavior is a first-of-its-kind schoolwide training program that teaches educators how trauma and stress affect students’ behavior and ability to learn, how to build positive relationships, and how to regulate their own emotions.
Classroom Tools that Make a Difference
Discover educator resources designed to support your classroom—from expert blogs to ready-to-use tools and downloadable assets. Whether you're organizing your space, planning lessons, or fostering positive student behavior, this resource center helps you create a safe, connected, and ready-to-learn classroom environment
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All CPI training programs align with existing school frameworks such as PBIS and MTSS. Together, they provide the foundation for schoolwide positive behavior support and give educators the tools to help all students with a coordinated approach.
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