School Crisis Prevention and Intervention-Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

  • In-Person
  • CESA 6 Event
  • Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Both Days) CST

  • CESA 6 Conference Center

About this event

CISM: Critical Incident Stress Management Training. Join a growing number of local teams and districts as they examine, develop, and refine their crisis prevention and response plans.

Psychological trauma and acute psychological crises are virtually epidemic. Large-scale crises can include: accidents, disasters, terrorism, political unrest, economic fluctuations, school violence, workplace violence, or traumatic loss such as suicide. Traumatic response can follow experiencing these or other events that impact school communities. Group Crisis Response skills are integral in mitigating negative effects and monitoring individuals over time.

Objectives

  • To understand key aspects of responding to trauma vs. grief
  • To understand when a Crisis Management Briefing is used and how to conduct
  • To understand when a CISM Defusing is used and how to conduct
  • To understand when a CISM Debriefing is used and how to conduct
  • To employ a model of strategic planning for crisis response

Details

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    Date

    Thursday, January 14, 2027 -
    Friday, January 15, 2027

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    Time

    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Both Days)

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    Location

    CESA 6 Conference Center:2300 State Road 44, Oshkosh WI 54904

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    Cost

    $240.00 per person

Hosts, Speakers & Facilitators

  • Christi DeChamps

    Christi DeChamps

    MSW, APSW, SSW — School Social Worker Student Behavior & Wellness Center at CESA 6

  • Amy Scheel-Jones

    Amy Scheel-Jones

    Director Transformation in Educations, ICIF Instructor

  • Melanie Sickinger

    Melanie Sickinger

    Consultant, Student Behavior & Wellness

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CESA 6 accepts credit card payments for all event registrations. If you are unable to complete your registration using a credit card, please contact events@cesa6.org for assistance with alternative arrangements.
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Alternative payment methods may be approved under the following circumstances:

  • Registration fees exceed $1,000
  • A specific funding source is being used (e.g., Title funds)
  • Your school district requires use of an internal payment process

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Event Changes or Cancellations by CESA 6

CESA 6 reserves the right to change or cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrollment, presenter availability, or other factors beyond our control. Participants will be notified promptly via email and offered either a full refund or a credit toward a future event.

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Registrations may be transferred to another individual from the same organization at no additional cost. Please contact us at least 48 hours before the event start date to request a transfer.

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