The transition from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) to The Mandt System is being implemented to enhance the district's approach to supporting students and staff through a focus on prevention and safety. The Mandt System emphasizes preventative strategies to reduce the need for crisis interventions, aligning with the district's commitment to proactive behavior management. Additionally, The Mandt System includes expanded physical disengagement and restraint techniques, equipping staff with a broader range of skills to manage challenging situations effectively.
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Registration is now open for 2025-2026 professional development including Mandt!
Notice for 2025-2026 School Year: CPI & Mandt Certification
For the 2025-2026 school year, staff may continue using CPI skills taught by UCPS staff as long as they hold a valid Blue Card. However, staff are encouraged to recertify in Mandt as soon as possible.
Blue Cards from other districts are not valid in UCPS.
Priority for Mandt certification classes will be given to staff whose CPI certification expires in the same month or staff who do not have valid Blue Cards.
For questions or scheduling assistance, please contact Kira Garrett.
In order to be certified in any physical skills, participants must:
have the ability to maintain balance while standing, walking, and moving for extended periods of time
have the ability to maintain balance while being pushed or pulled
demonstrate gross manipulation skills including holding, grasping, or otherwise use of the hands
be able to reach at or below shoulder level
be able to reach overhead
be able to lower themselves to a squat position, keeping their back straight, and hold for at least 20 seconds
In order to be certified Technical for Short Stature participants must be able to demonstrate all of the above physical skills and be able to lower themselves to a front lunge with each leg and stand back up with no more than one hand on their own knee (using hands on the floor is not permitted).
Summer 2025 Courses
Summer 2025 Courses
Priority is given to:
building administrators
staff with NCI certification that expires in June 2025 or August 2025
staff not currently certified in NCI
staff new to UCPS
school teams attending together
Courses Available
Courses Available
The EC Department does not provide substitutes for any of the trainings below.
Relational Skills
Relational Skills
Participants will learn:
the importance of building healthy relationships
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a way of understanding behavior
effective interpersonal communication skills
the differences between emotion and behavior
the ways cultural diversity can affect relationships
the R.A.D.A.R. model
the importance of effective self-regulation skills
the neurobiological impact of trauma
the phases of the Crisis Cycle and effective skills for the various phases
the importance of effective team skills and a debriefing process
Time:
1 day in-person
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: WBEC
Audience: UCPS staff who work directly with students; Gen Ed or EC
Capacity: 20 participants
A minimum of 10 participants is required for each session.
Relational & Technical Skills
Relational & Technical Skills
Participants will learn:
all the skills from the Relational Skills training
the purpose and procedures for the appropriate use of physical interaction
Mandt System prohibited practices
technical self-protection (physical) skills to keep yourself safe
technical holding (physical) skills to keep students who demonstrate dangerous behavior safe
Time:
4 hours online coursework
2 days in-person
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: WBEC (unless otherwise noted)
Audience: UCPS staff who work directly with student who demonstrate dangerous behaviors; Gen Ed or EC; must have ability to demonstrate required physical skills
Capacity: 10 participants
A minimum of 8 participants is required for each session.
Registration available here.
Shield & Pad
Shield & Pad
Prerequisite: Relational & Technical Skills
Participants will learn:
the four shield positions
the use of a shield to protect from striking
the use of the shield to protect from thrown objects
the use of a pad for self-injurious behavior
Time:
1 day in-person
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM or 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: WBEC (unless otherwise noted)
Audience: UCPS staff who successfully completed the Relational & Technical course; Gen Ed or EC; must have ability to demonstrate required physical skills
Capacity: 10 participants
A minimum of 8 participants is required for each session.
2025 - 2026 Dates
2025 - 2026 Dates
July 22 - morning
July 30 - afternoon
August 8 - afternoon - this session takes place at CATA
August 21 - morning
August 22 - afternoon
September 16 - morning
September 29 - afternoon
October 14 - morning
October 30 - afternoon
November 20 - morning
November 21 - afternoon
February 10 - afternoon
February 26 - morning
March 26 - morning
March 27 - afternoon
April 28 - morning
April 30 - afternoon
Registration available here.
Technical for Short Stature
Technical for Short Stature
Prerequisite: Relational & Technical Skills
Participants will learn:
technical holding skills specific to students of a short stature
Time:
1 day in-person
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM or 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: WBEC (unless otherwise noted)
Audience: UCPS staff who successfully completed the Relational & Technical course; Gen Ed or EC; must have ability to demonstrate required physical skills
Capacity: 10 participants
A minimum of 8 participants is required for each session.
2025-2026 Dates
2025-2026 Dates
July 22 - afternoon
July 30 - morning
August 8 - morning - this session takes place at CATA
August 21 - afternoon
August 22 - morning
September 16 - afternoon
September 29 - morning
October 14 - afternoon
October 30 - morning
November 20 - afternoon
November 21 - morning
February 10 - morning
February 26 - afternoon
March 26 - afternoon
March 27 - morning
April 28 - afternoon
April 30 - morning
Registration available here.
Trained Staff
Trained Staff
De-escalation Preferences
De-escalation Preferences
De-escalation Preference Interview.pdfDe-escalation Preference Interview
De-escalation Preference Interview
De-escalation Preference ChartDe-escalation Preference Chart
De-escalation Preference Chart
Required Paperwork & Microlearnings
Required Paperwork & Microlearnings
Ongoing review and learning help educators use Relational skills consistently and Technical skills only as a last resort. It reinforces best practices, reduces risk, and supports a safe, trauma-informed school environment. The following are required for staff certified in any physical skills.
Monthly Review Form.pdfMonthly Skills Review
Monthly Skills Review
School teams should meet monthly to review skills.
Forms should be sent to Kira Garrett at the end of the school year.
Virtual Microlearnings
Virtual Microlearnings
Weekly microlearnings are assigned in the online Student Learning Portfolio. Microlearnings take an average of 5 minutes.
Technical Skills Documentation
Technical Skills Documentation
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
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