Lesson Plan
De-Escalation Strategies PD
Equip teachers with practical de-escalation strategies—such as tone modulation, nonverbal cues, and empathetic listening—to identify triggers, apply at least two techniques in real-time, and draft an actionable plan to reduce classroom conflicts.
Effective de-escalation fosters a calm learning environment, minimizes disruptions, strengthens teacher-student relationships, and promotes student engagement and safety.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objectives
10 minutes
Step 2
Overview of De-Escalation Strategies
15 minutes
Step 3
Modeling and Discussion
20 minutes
Step 4
Role-Playing Scenarios
25 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Action Planning
15 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up and Q&A
5 minutes
Slide Deck
De-Escalation Strategies
Session Objectives
Why De-Escalation Matters
Key Principles of De-Escalation
The ABC Framework
Modeling: Poor vs. Effective Strategies
Role-Play Scenarios
Reflection and Action Planning
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Activity
Worksheet
