Full course description
Preventing Behavior Escalation in Schools
Rapid City -- In person only
Where: Black Hills State University Room 115
4300 Cheyenne Boulevard, Box Elder, SD 57719
Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 9:00AM-4:00PM CST
Lunch is on your own
It is often possible for staff to minimize behaviors that may lead to physical harm or dangerous situations by taking action early, immediately before or as behaviors begin to escalate. Ignoring escalation and not addressing its cause can increase the frequency and severity of the behavior. It’s critically important for school personnel to strive to identify the triggers that cause behavior and to recognize the early signs of escalation. This training will provide an opportunity to apply strategies that reduce, rather than heighten, an emerging situation. In turn, this approach will help to reduce unsafe situations while enhancing opportunities for students to learn pro-social skills.
Questions? Contact Becky Cain at Rebecca.cain@state.sd.us or 605-280-3568