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OCEC utilizes and trains program and school staff in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) to assist organizations in:
Reducing risk of injury.
Comply with legislative mandates.
Meet regulatory/accreditation standards.
Improve staff retention.
Minimize exposure to liability.
Promote Care, Welfare, Safety, and SecuritySM.
CPI Trainers for OCEC are:
Amy Henkel, OCEC Assistant Director ~ ahenkel@ocecil.org
Lynn Kalnins, CEC Assistant Principal ~ lkalnins@ocecil.org
CPI Initial Training Updates for SY 25/26:
CPI Initial Training Updates for SY 25/26:
Initial trainings are available for educational staff that have never been through a CPI training through OCEC, as well as for those that have not maintained their active CPI certification through yearly renewal training. The training will provide a lunch, but participants are welcome to bring their own. Check each date for the specifics of time and location. Training participants should wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement; sturdy close-toed shoes (such as tennis shoes); and a pen to write with. It is advised to bring a sweater or outer layer that can be removed due to the cooler temperature in the room spaces.
cPI Renewal Training Updates for SY 25/26:
cPI Renewal Training Updates for SY 25/26:
Renewal/Refresher trainings are available for educational staff that have been through an Initial CPI training and have maintained active CPI certification by attending yearly renewal training. The training will be hosted in the OCEC office basement in Byron (417 N Colfax Byron, IL 61010), unless noted. Training participants should wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement; sturdy close-toed shoes; and a pen to write with. It is advised to bring a sweater or outer layer that can be removed due to the cooler temperature in the basement meeting room.
CPI Training Schedule for SY 25/26
CPI Training Schedule for SY 25/26
Before 25/26 School Year:
Initial: Aug 8, 2025 Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Chana Education Center 204 N Main Street Chana, IL
Limited to 40 participants
Refresher: Aug 5, 2025 Time: 11:30 - 2:30
Chana Education Center 204 N Main Street Chana, IL
Register Here: Full
Limited to 40 participants
Transportation/Bus Drivers Only Refresher: Aug 7, 2025 Time: 12:30 - 3:30
Byron OCEC Office 417 N. Colfax Street Byron, IL
Register Here:
Limited to 40 participants
Quarter 1 Trainings:
Initial: Sep 23, 2025 Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Byron OCEC Office 417 N. Colfax Street Byron, IL
Register Here: https://forms.gle/HZieQBboJL2QHzMt8
Limited to 40 participants
Refresher: Sep 22, 2025 Time: 12:00 - 3:00
Byron OCEC Office 417 N. Colfax Street Byron, IL
Register Here: Full
Limited to 40 participants
Initial: Oct 7, 2025 Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Byron OCEC Office 417 N. Colfax Street Byron, IL
Register Here: https://forms.gle/86wmG1JuLFzTTFJm7
Limited to 40 participants
Refresher: Oct 6, 2025 Time: 12:00 - 3:00
Byron OCEC Office 417 N. Colfax Street Byron, IL
Register Here: https://forms.gle/ns3hFauvy5X1Lm8L6
Limited to 40 participants
Quarter 2 Trainings:
Initial: Dec 9, 2025 Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Byron OCEC Office 417 N. Colfax Street Byron, IL
Register Here: https://forms.gle/jmJtfdh1KRWbe2859
Limited to 40 participants
Refresher: Dec 8, 2025 Time: 12:00 - 3:00
Byron OCEC Office 417 N. Colfax Street Byron, IL
Register Here: https://forms.gle/XYkShc9hv3Z2Fa9u8
Limited to 40 participants
Quarter 3 Trainings:
Initial: Feb 10, 2026 Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Byron OCEC Office 417 N. Colfax Street Byron, IL
Register Here: https://forms.gle/NfC3mqs4TnM5pAXo9
Limited to 40 participants
Refresher: Feb 9, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 3:00
Byron OCEC Office 417 N. Colfax Street Byron, IL
Register Here: https://forms.gle/FqGpinKDMEc5dWmc8
Limited to 40 participants
Quarter 4 Trainings:
Initial: Apr 14, 2026 Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Byron OCEC Office 417 N. Colfax Street Byron, IL
Register Here: https://forms.gle/hyk2Ys9Rf4DViKtM8
Limited to 40 participants
Refresher: Apr 24, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 3:00
Meridian Junior High 207 W. Main Street Stillman Valley, IL
Register Here: https://forms.gle/Fr64h5qKUT8PTbar8
Limited to 40 participants
"Trained Adult" Update
"Trained Adult" Update
In order to maintain Illinois State Board of Education Restraint and Time Out certification, participants must annually obtain 8 hours training in the following areas: Restorative practices, RTO Rules and Regulations, Signs of distress, Trauma informed practices, Behavior, Proactive approaches to behavior and Functional behavior assessment. CPI training hours count towards the required 8 hours. Keep documentation of training.
Staff can participate in additionally required training for free by creating an account on either of the 2 following websites. The websites offer training in the above listed categories:
https://behavioralsupportsil.org/training (**This resource is specifically designed for CPI required trainings) This walkthrough will help you: CPI/RTO Additional Hours Professional Development Walkthrough
https://www.myinfinitec.org/login (This website has a variety of topics to search.)
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