Safety-Care is a two-day training that provides the tools you need for safe crisis prevention and management when working with individuals who might exhibit behavioral changes. Using evidence-based and practical techniques from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), the Safety-Care program provides your staff with trauma-informed care-compatible strategies for preventing and managing behavioral challenges.
These strategies are appropriate for individuals affected by developmental, neurologic, and psychiatric conditions as well as individuals who have experienced psychological or sexual trauma. Safety-Care promotes a reinforcement-based approach while teaching replacement behaviors and new skills, resulting in fewer incidences of dangerous behavior and less need for restrictive interventions such as restraint.
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A two-day time commitment is required, and you must be present for the entire training.
- Day 1: Thursday, February 12 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Day 2: Friday, February 13 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Notes:
- Lunch will not be provided
- This training is free for NWRESD staff. The fee for non-NWRESD staff is $100 per participant. The district will be billed upon completion.
This workshop is for:
- teachers
- assistants
- related service providers
- specialists
- administrators
This event is reserved for school staff working in Columbia, Clatsop, Tillamook, & Washington counties.
About the Instructor
Sarah Walker, a special education instructional coach at NWRESD, has been an educator for more than 20 years, serving in various roles including teacher, special educator, and administrator. She currently supports new educators. She has worked in K–12 education across both general and special education settings, supporting a wide range of student populations. Sarah is passionate about ensuring that all students receive a high-quality educational experience and about equipping educators with the knowledge and skills to meet diverse student needs. She has attended Purdue University, Oakland City University, Lewis & Clark College, and Portland State University, earning her bachelor's, master's, and administrative licensure in leadership and administration.
