Event Details
Special Education
CPI Initial 2-Day Training - Willmar
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Willmar Education Arts Center – Rehearsal Hall, 611 SW 5th Street, Willmar, MN 56201
August 3 and August 4
If someone in your care becomes disruptive or assaultive—what would you do?
Learn how to take control of an out-of-control situation.
Feel calm and confident—instead of fearful and confused.
Learn how to promote safety and dignity—always.
Regulation, Legislation and Litigation—we understand your issues.
CEUs: 12 available
Please note: In order to receive a “blue card” which demonstrates successful course completion participants must:
- Attend the entire course
- Be an active participant throughout the training
- Demonstrate proficiency with physical interventions
** There is a degree of physical activity required in order to successfully complete this course.
Certification is valid for 12 months upon which time participants must complete refresher training.
Participants Must Attend Both Days: August 3 and August 4
- Registration: 8:15am-8:30am
- Training: 8:30am-2:30pm (lunch provided both days)
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late you will NOT be allowed to attend as there is critical material presented from the beginning of the training.
Important: Only employees of Sponsored Districts (member districts who purchase Director and Coordinator services) are permitted to register for this training.
Early Registration Fee (through July 13, 2026): SWWC SpEd Members $100
Registration Fees (July 14-27, 2026): SWWC SpEd Members $115
Registration Deadline: July 27, 2026
- Trainings maybe cancelled due to low registration numbers. You will be notified via email one week prior to the training if this occurs.
- In case of inclement weather, participants will be notified by 4pm the previous day.
Late registration and walk-ins may not be accommodated if the workshop has met its maximum capacity for registered participants. Please contact Tonia Finstrom at Tonia.finstrom@swwc.org for registration confirmation and questions. A $15 administrative fee will be added to any registrations accepted after the registration deadline or for walk-in participants.
Accommodations
Requests for auxiliary aids, closed captioning and other accommodations should be directed to:
Deecy Jesse
100 London Road
Marshall, MN 56258
507-537-2250
deecy.jesse@swwc.org
Requests should be made by an individual with a disability who needs auxiliary aids, closed captioning, and services, or by someone acting on that individual’s behalf. Requests may be made either in writing or orally. Requests need to be made and received by Deecy at least two weeks in advance of the program, activity or service in question. SWWC will address all requests but may not be able to arrange for the provision of an appropriate auxiliary aid, closed captioning or service if notice is not received two weeks in advance of the program, activity, or service. SWWC requires a notice of three business days to cancel an accommodation request. If an individual fails to give notice of cancellation three business days prior to the event, SWWC reserves the right to bill the individual’s school district/agency for this expense.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received by 4:30pm on the date noted in your registration confirmation email to qualify for a full refund, after which all registrations are final, and no refunds will be issued. Substitution of attendees from the same district/organization will be allowed up to the day of the event. In the event a workshop is canceled by SWWC, a full refund will be given. SWWC will notify registered attendees that the refund will be occurring and will post on the account for the credit card utilized for payment. This cancellation policy, including specific cancellation details provided in event registration information, will be followed when determining if a refund will be issued for cancellations that are not the decision of SWWC.
Disclaimer: In accordance with Uniform Grants Guidance, no federal funds were used to pay for the cost of food and beverages.