De-escalation in the Online Classroom

Managing Online Classes

Even the best classroom management plans can get decimated by the shift from in-person to online classrooms. Students face a completely different set of distractions when learning from home, and those distractions can often translate into disruptive behavior—the ultimate adversary to a well-planned lesson.

This course will help educators develop de-escalation techniques specifically designed for online teaching and learning.

Course content was developed by Jackie Johns, Ed.S, NCSP, District Mental Health Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator, Certified School Psychologist for Collinsville Public Schools, Oklahoma.

"It’s all about first times and how hard it is to be new at things—from small things to global pandemics. When we have no relevant experience or expertise, the vulnerability, uncertainty, and fear of these firsts can be overwhelming. Yet, showing up and pushing ourselves past the awkward, learner stage is how we get braver.” 

—Brene Brown

Observe the Student
Not all behavior issues need de-escalation
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Avoid the Power Struggle

Maintaining authority with empathy
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Observe Yourself
Communication is much more than the words you say
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Paraverbal Practice
A few examples of paraverbal communication
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De-escalation Activities
Some ideas you can use tomorrow
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Good Luck!

Thank you for spending your time with this course—we know that you have a lot on your plate, and we appreciate the opportunity you’ve given us.

We hope the information here will help you as you continue to influence your students in these uncertain times, but if you have any other questions or would like more resources, please visit us at sptsusa.org.

This program is made available by grant funding provided by the Monmouth County Department of Human Services and the Division of Mental Health Addiction Services to the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County in support of collaborative suicide prevention programs with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide and the YMCA of Greater Monmouth. 

Learning experience built by The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide and AllenComm.