The Mandt System
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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.
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.
Courses Available
Courses Available
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
Relational
Relational
Skills
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
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 2
Relational & Technical
Self-Protection Skills
Relational & Technical
Self-Protection Skills
Participants will learn:
all the skills from the Relational Skills Course
the purpose and procedures for the appropriate use of physical interaction
Mandt System prohibited practices
technical self-protection (physical) skills to keep yourself safe
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
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 3
Relational & Technical
Relational & Technical
Holding Skills
Holding Skills
Participants will learn:
all the skills from Relational & Technical: Self-Protection Course
technical holding/restraint (physical) skills to keep students who demonstrate dangerous behavior safe
OPTIONAL ADD ON: technical holding/restraint skills for people of short stature (under 4 feet and 70 pounds)
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
For Short Stature: be able to lower themselves to a front lunge, back knee touching ground, and stand with no more than one hand on their own leg
ADD-ON
ADD-ON
Skills
Shield & Pad
Shield & Pad
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
Participants must:
complete LEVEL 1 or LEVEL 2
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
Quick Reference Course Levels
LEVEL 1
Verbal De-escalation ONLY
*1 day in-person training*
LEVEL 2
Verbal De-escalation
Self-Protection Physical Skills
*Online Module PLUS 1 day in-person training*
LEVEL 3
Verbal De-escalation
Self-Protection Physical Skills
Holding Physical Skills(includes physical restraints)
*Online Module PLUS 2 day in-person training*
ADD ON SKILL
Shield and Pad Physical Skills
MUST be certified in LEVEL 1 or LEVEL 2
*1/2 day in-person training*
-assigned school must own Shields /Pads or provide building level approval for purchase-
2025-2026 Courses
2025-2026 Courses
The EC Department does not provide teacher or staff substitutes for any of the trainings below.
*Verbal De-escalation only
*Verbal De-escalation only
Time:
1 day in-person
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Dates:
August 19
December 5
January 15
March 3
LEVEL 1: Relational Skills
LEVEL 1: Relational Skills
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.
Registration available here.
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 2
Relational & Technical: Self-Protection Skills
Relational & Technical: Self-Protection Skills
Time:
4 hours online coursework
ONE day 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.
Dates:
October 30
November 14
November 21
December 5
January 15
February 10
February 23
February 24
March 19
April 28
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 3
Relational & Technical: Holding Skills
Relational & Technical: Holding Skills
Time:
4 hours online coursework
Day 1: in-person
8:00 AM - 4:00 PMDay 2: in-person
8:00 AM - 3:00 PMOPTIONAL to include Technical for Short Stature
Day 2: in-person
3:00 PM - 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.
ADDITIONAL ADD ON: Shield & Pad
ADDITIONAL ADD ON: Shield & Pad
*Prerequisite: Level 2 or 3 Certification *
(Relational & Self Protection and/or Holding Skills)
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 work directly with student who demonstrate dangerous behaviors; Gen Ed or EC and have LEVEL 2 or LEVEL 3 current Mandt Certification, assigned school must own Shields and Pads or provide building level approval for purchase; 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
November 20 - am and afternoon
February 26 - am and afternoon
March 26 - am and afternoon
April 30 - am and afternoon
Registration available here.
Trained Staff
Trained Staff
Required Paperwork
Required Paperwork
Technical Skills Documentation
Technical Skills Documentation
Use this online form to document the use of any technical skills.
You must be logged into your UCPS Google account to access this form.
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 is required for staff certified in any physical skills.
Monthly Review Form 2025Monthly Skills Review
Monthly Skills Review
School teams should meet monthly to review skills.
Virtual Microlearnings
Virtual Microlearnings
Weekly microlearnings are available in the online Mandt Student Learning Portfolio. Microlearnings take an average of 5 minutes. Staff are encouraged to use microlearnings in Monthly Skills Review meetings.
Documentation of Physical Intervention
Documentation of Physical Intervention
Use this form instead of the online form to document the use of any technical skill.
2025-26 Documentation of Physical InterventionCompliance Review
Compliance Review
Use this form to document any of the incidents described on the first page.
2025-26 Compliance Review FormDe-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
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