The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

San Juan BOCES has 3 Instructors certified through The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) to provide training to member districts.
 
BOCES CPI Instructors - Nick Lawrence SLP, Stacy Huston PT, and Jodi Rhodus, Behavioral Coaching Specialist
Lisa Megel provides training for Cortez school employees.
 

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training equips you with an effective framework to safely manage and prevent difficult behavior.

The Blended Learning Model :

Here are the steps for registering for a CPI course:

1. Find a workshop that fits your needs. All trainings will be added to the SJBOCES PD calendar.

2. Complete the google form for the specific training from the SJBOCES PD calendar.

3. Complete the online module. Ten days before the in person workshop you will receive an email with the online learning modules. The modules need to be completed before attending the workshop. IF you are unable to complete the online portion, you will have to find another workshop. You are not allowed to attend the in person portion unless you have completed the online modules.

4. Show up to your scheduled workshop, ready to learn.

For additional information regarding CPI: CPI Summary

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need to be CPI certified? If you work with a high needs student then the answer is yes. if you are unsure, ask your ESS teacher or administrator.

How often do I need to get re certified? You need to participate in the training every year.

How many people need to be trained? Your trained CPI 'crisis team' is a specialized team. Depending on the size of your school only 3-4 people need to be trained and any center-based staff.

 

West Side: Stacy Huston [email protected]

East Side: Nick Lawrence [email protected]

Coordinator: Jodi Rhodus [email protected]