Webinar Series – Proactive Strategies for Managing Aggressive Student Behaviour: Supporting Alberta System Education Leaders in Building Safe, Caring, and Inclusive Environments

       


Each webinar is eligible for 1.5 CEP credits for regulated member’s professional learning.

This webinar series will be held online from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. on the following dates:

Topic 1 – Understanding Aggressive Behaviour in School Contexts (November 19, 2025)

Topic 2 – Evidence-based Strategies for De-escalation and Intervention (November 26, 2025)

Topic 3 – Building Sustainable, System-wide Capacity (December 3, 2025)

Webinar Description:

This three-part webinar series is designed for Alberta system education leaders and educators who are committed to fostering safe, caring, and inclusive school environments. The series explores proactive, evidence-based strategies for recognizing, de-escalating, and managing aggressive student behavior through an integrated system approach.

Each session will connect theory to practice by featuring Alberta-based stories of practice, relevant research, and collaborative reflection. Participants will deepen their understanding of the complex factors that contribute to aggression, examine intervention strategies that prioritize safety and dignity, and explore ways to embed sustainable, system-wide supports.

Grounded in Alberta’s professional practice standards, this series emphasizes leadership approaches that enhance staff capacity, student wellbeing, and organizational resilience—creating the conditions for success for all learners.

As a result of participating in this three-part webinar series, participants will be able to:

  • understand the underlying causes and contextual factors that contribute to aggressive student behavior.
  • explore evidence-based strategies to prevent, de-escalate, and respond to aggression in educational settings.
  • strengthen system-level policies, professional learning, and supports that promote safety and inclusion.
  • build sustainable capacity across schools to foster positive, proactive learning environments for all students and staff.