Unveiling Profound Insights and Potent Strategies for a Crucial Challenge
Youth aggression is a significant social issue. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of this behavior is essential for a safe, productive, and positive classroom.
Online Option Now Available!
Access the recorded workshop at your own convenience from February 23th – April 23rd, 2026.
And join Rising Phoenix for a live Q&A session on April 2nd at 12PM CT!
Who This Workshop Is For
Overview:
This full day, 6 hour in person training will deep dive into:
Practical Strategies:
De-escalation Techniques
- Learn actionable techniques for de-escalating crisis moments
- Build skills to handle tense situations calmly and effectively
Fostering a Positive Classroom Environment
- Strategies to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere
- Encouragement of positive interactions among students
Implementation Confidence
- Gain confidence to apply these strategies in your school setting
- Practical tips for consistent and effective use
Innovative Tools
- Discover cutting-edge tools that can transform your approach to handling aggressive behaviors
- Equip yourself with a comprehensive toolkit including communication tactics and behavior modification plans
Expert Guidance
- Benefit from the wisdom of professionals who have dedicated over 25 years to working with troubled youth
- Real-world context through their stories and case studies
Dates & Locations
Or Join us Online from February 23rd – April 23rd !
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Accreditation
Attendees are eligible for up to 5 hours of continuing education credits. Attendees are responsible for checking in and filling out an evaluation form in order to receive their Certificate of Attendance.
About Rising Phoenix
Rising Phoenix has successfully developed a unique therapeutic model for working with highly aggressive and troubled youth. Due to the proven effectiveness in transforming behavior and improving outcomes, other youth organizations, public school districts, and charter schools turn to Rising Phoenix to learn best practices, replicate their success, and receive training on implementing similar strategies.
Raymond D. Appleberry Jr. M.Ed., C.A.S.
Raymond D. Appleberry Jr. is a highly regarded consultant, speaker, and leader with over two decades of experience across diverse roles. He serves as the Special Education Coordinator of Social & Emotional Development and spearheads multiple district committees and program initiatives.
Lynne M. Roland M.Ed., L.P.C.
Ms. Roland has worked with troubled youth, families and educators for over 25 years. As a therapist, she adds a very personal and in-depth level to her trainings. Lynne has a passion for training, teaching and consulting providers who service troubled youth. Her trainings are engaging, inspiring, memorable, and most of all fun!
Brian P. Hopkins C.A.S.
Brian Hopkins is currently a Rising Phoenix Co-founder and Special Education Facilitator. In the last 13 years Brian has worked in multiple education settings and leadership roles with children pre-k-12th grade and with students postsecondary. He has served as a Behavior Interventionist, Behavior Specialist, Special Ed. Teacher, Paraprofessional, and Substitute Teacher.
FAQs
Yes, our conference registrations are automatically charged as tax-exempt.
When registering for an ED311 event you can either pay with a credit card, or choose to be invoiced and pay later. If you choose the invoice option, there is a PO field where you can enter your PO#, if you have it. After registering, please email a copy of your purchase order form to PO@ed311.com. Please note that your registration is not considered complete until we receive either your purchase order form or payment (via check, credit card, or ACH).
We now offer group registration discounts on some events! We also offer a discount if you would like to access your conference materials digitally instead of getting a printed conference workbook. We no longer offer early payment discounts. If you have a very large group of attendees or a group of students that you’d like to send to one of our events, please contact ambrose@ed311.com.
We must receive either a valid purchase order form or payment before the date of your event. Simply filling out the registration form does not complete your registration. Your registration is only considered complete once we have received either an approved purchase order form or payment by check, credit card, or ACH. You can email your purchase order to PO@ed311.com. Registrants of our online virtual events will not receive digital access until we have received your PO or payment. Registrants of an in-person event will not be able to attend the event without a PO or payment.
Yes. Submit your request via our Substitution Form. Please note that we must receive your substitution request at least 3 business days before the date of the event for your attendee to be included on our list of attendees at the event registration table. If you need to make a last minute substitution, that is not a problem. Just make sure your sub checks in using the original registrant’s name and tell our staff at the registration table that they are a substitute.
You can download our W-9 here.
If you have any further questions, please email Danielle King at dking@ed311.com.
Cancellations: In general, we do not issue cancellation refunds. If you can no longer attend an in-person event and would like to cancel, your options are to either (1) send a substitute to the event or (2) switch to the online version of the event. If the event you are attending does not have an online component, then we will issue a refund less a $30 cancellation fee, as long as we receive your cancellation request within 2 weeks in advance of your event.
If you have not yet paid for your event and no longer wish to attend, you can cancel your registration by contacting chpowers@ed311.com.
If you have an extenuating circumstance please email dking@ed311.com.
Substitutions: Substitutions may be made through this form in advance of any of our events.