Verbal & Nonverbal De-Escalation
Prevent and defuse conflict through effective communication and calming techniques.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
CPI Training & De-Escalation Resources
At Stockton Unified School District, the well-being and safety of our students and staff are top priorities. In partnership with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), our division offers specialized training in prevention, deescalation, and nonviolent crisis intervention strategies and safe support practices.
These evidence-based approaches are designed to equip educators, administrators, and support staff with tools to respond to challenging situations with care, confidence, and professionalism.
Training Focus Areas
Positive Behavioral Support
Promote a supportive and respectful environment for all students.
Risk Behavior Management
Respond safely to potentially harmful behaviors while maintaining everyone's dignity and safety.
Post-Crisis Support
Rebuild trust and support recovery following challenging incidents involving students and staff.
CPI Training Videos
Explore CPI training programs and approaches that support safe, respectful responses to challenging situations.
CPI Verbal Intervention Training
An introduction to CPI's verbal intervention training and de-escalation approaches.
CPI Advanced Physical Skills Training
An overview of CPI's advanced physical skills training program.
District CPI Handbook
2026–2027 District CPI Handbook
Access the District's CPI handbook for the 2026–2027 school year.
Training Contacts
For CPI training information and assistance, contact the team below or email CPITraining@stocktonusd.net .
Tiffanie Lau
Professional Development & Training Compliance Coordinator
Phone
(209) 933-7110
Ext. 2559
Email
tlau@stocktonusd.net
Jonathan Whitford
TOSA of PD & Training Compliance
Phone
(209) 933-7110
Ext. 2094
Personnel Technician
Position Vacant
Phone
(209) 933-7110
Ext. 2560
De-Escalation Resources
Additional De-Escalation Resources
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Open Resources ↗ 10 Tips for De-Escalation
Explore practical strategies for communicating calmly and responding to challenging situations.
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