Responding to Escalated Students
A program designed to equip educators with strategies for effectively responding to students experiencing escalation, focusing on de-escalation techniques, safety, and support.
Program Modules
Safety and Space
Prioritize safety and provide space when a student is escalating. Focus on removing other students, dangerous items, and creating a safe environment.
Remove Other Students
WeeklySafely guide other students away from the escalating situation.
“Think about removing other students from the area.”
Remove Dangerous Items
WeeklyIdentify and remove items that could be used to cause harm.
“Removing damaging items things that they could throw”
Get Yourself in Check
Before intervening, manage your own emotions to respond thoughtfully rather than reacting emotionally. Remember it's about the student's needs.
Practice Deep Breathing
DailyPerform a deep breathing exercise before approaching the student.
“Take a minute get yourself in check”
Model Calmness
Approach the student calmly, being aware of your body language and tone of voice. Mirror the behavior you want to see.
Maintain Open Posture
DailyPractice maintaining an open and non-threatening body posture.
“Be very aware of your body language”
Offer Choices
Empower the student by offering choices for calming strategies. Use visual aids if needed.
Prepare Visual Aids
WeeklyCreate visual aids for different calming strategies to present as choices.
“I love tools like visual Choice Sports that give options for what to do”
Offer Support
Focus on providing support instead of making accusations. Show the student that you are there for them, even during challenging behaviors. Learning and problem-solving come later.
Use Supportive Language
WeeklyPrepare phrases to offer support without accusation.
“Now is the time to offer support.”
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the importance of safety and space during student escalation.
- Develop strategies for managing personal emotions in stressful situations.
- Learn to model calmness through body language and tone of voice.
- Implement techniques for offering choices to empower students during de-escalation.
- Provide support and avoid accusations when a student is escalated.
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