SCHOOL BEHAVIOR TRAINING
Stop the chaos — build a school where every adult responds with confidence and consistency
Build the skills and confidence to safely manage challenging behaviors with nonviolent crisis intervention strategies, designed specifically for educators.
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- In-Person and Online Trainings All Year Round.
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They Use Our Trainings
This training is designed for everyone in your school
Whether you’re an administrator, educator, school counselor, special educator or any other member of the support staff — in our training, every adult leaves with a role-specific plan they can use immediately.
The totem 3-phase transformation model
We don’t just train individuals — we align entire systems.
PHASE 1
Alignment
Shared beliefs and language across every role.
PHASE 2
Systems
Simple, repeatable structures that stick.
Consistency everywhere
PHASE 3
Skills
Classroom management, de-escalation, and support tools.
Use them Monday morning
The 2-day experience: from blueprint to action
Day 1 builds your foundation. Day 2 puts it all in motion.
DAY 1
Alignment + Systems
The Why + The What
- Build a shared vision for behavior and culture
- Understand the cost of inconsistency
- Define 3–5 school-wide non-negotiables
- Begin designing your behavior framework
Roles breakout:
DAY 2
Skills + Implementation
The How + Now What
- De-escalation strategies every adult can use
- What to say (and what not to say)
- Build your school-wide behavior system
- ASPEN-informed regulation tools
- Create a 30-day implementation plan
More than just training you — we implement with you.
Staff Rollout Plan
Ongoing Mini-Trainings
Coaching & Support
Why Totem works, when others don't
Totem PD Training
Other Trainings
Built for every role
- Admin, Gen Ed, SPED, Coaches
- Generic one-size approach
Focus
- Adult behavior change
- Student compliance
Ease of use
- Simple, Monday-morning ready
- Complex, never opened again
Approach
- Positive reinforcement & de-escalation
- Focused on restraint
Ongoing support
- Rollout kit + mini-trainings + coaching
- One-off session only
Totem PD Training
Other Trainings
Built for every role
- Admin, Gen Ed, SPED, Coaches
- Generic one-size approach
Focus
- Adult behavior change
- Student compliance
Ease of use
- Simple, Monday-morning ready
- Complex, never opened again
Approach
- Positive reinforcement & de-escalation
- Focused on restraint
Ongoing support
- Rollout kit + mini-trainings + coaching
- One-off session only
Totem PD Training
Other Trainings
Built for every role
- Admin, Gen Ed, SPED, Coaches
- Generic one-size approach
Focus
- Adult behavior change
- Student compliance
Ease of use
- Simple, Monday-morning ready
- Complex, never opened again
Approach
- Positive reinforcement & de-escalation
- Focused on restraint
Ongoing support
- Rollout kit + mini-trainings + coaching
- One-off session only
Hundreds of educators trained. Dozens of schools supported. Thousands of student lives changed.
Our professional training is engaging, laugh-out-loud funny, and packed with best practices in mental health, special education, and behavior management.
After a decade of refining our programs through hundreds of trainings with real educators, we’ve built something better—professional de-escalation training for schools that actually works.
Why behavior systems fail in most schools
You’ve bought the books, held the PD — and yet the hallways still feel chaotic. Here’s why.
The “Island” Effect
The Moving Goalpost
The Burnout Cycle
What are school districts saying about Totem
Our Tier 1 classroom management has never looked so good. Everything you hear is true: Happy teachers = happy class. Everyone needs this training.
Janet Hansen - The Ranches Academy
Too often behavior plans fail to include plans for when things cool down. Our students need ongoing instruction in coping skills and Totem is the only program that delivers.
Deb Fenton - Oakcrest Elementary School
ASPEN has been the game-changer we have been looking for in our district. We are building a culture of safety and optimism with Totem at the root of it all.
Brian King - Jordan School District
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Let’s talk about your school
Here's what to expect from you free consultation
- A personalized strategy session with a specialist
Meet virtually with one of our professional development specialists to discuss your school’s unique goals, challenges, and priorities.
- A personalized strategy session with a specialist
- Customized training recommendations for your school
Receive tailored suggestions aligned to your grade level, staff needs, district initiatives, and budget considerations.
- Customized training recommendations for your school
- Practical problem-solving on tools, programs and pricing
Explore a range of tools, programs, and pricing options — from foundational supports to comprehensive professional development solutions.
- Practical problem-solving on tools, programs and pricing