Watch for these five warning signs that might suggest your team needs additional skills for managing student behavioral crises.
1 Staff frequently escalate minor situations into major incidents.
2 Team members freeze or panic during situations, unable to follow established protocols or make appropriate decisions.
3 Physical interventions are used before verbal de-escalation techniques have been fully attempted.
4 Incidents result in injuries to students or staff because of improper response techniques or poor situational awareness.
5 Staff consistently call for assistance to deal with situations that they could “potentially” handle on their own.
When school staff lack proper training to manage student behavior crisis, the consequences can range from daily disruptions to escalated incidents and potential injuries.
Consider evaluating your current training to ensure your team has the skills they need to handle challenging situations with confidence and competence.