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Infographic: Educator and personnel top training needs

Chart illustrating educator and school personnel top training needs during and after COVID-19 restrictions.

Details of infographic from APA’s 2024 Violence and Aggression Against Educators and School Personnel report

Percentage of educators and school personnel who endorsed the need for more training in the following areas during and after COVID-19 restrictions

Note: These training needs were the most frequently endorsed and represent the percent of participants who indicated they need more professional development, training, mentorship, or other support in each area.

Working with diverse groups

During COVID-19 restrictions: 50%
After COVID-19 restrictions: 52%

De-escalation strategies

During COVID-19 restrictions: 54%
After COVID-19 restrictions: 45%

Trauma-informed practices

During COVID-19 restrictions: 58%
After COVID-19 restrictions: 64%

Threat assessment

During COVID-19 restrictions: 45%
After COVID-19 restrictions: 58%

Social emotional learning approaches

During COVID-19 restrictions: 53%
After COVID-19 restrictions: 60%

Restorative justice practices

During COVID-19 restrictions: 54%
After COVID-19 restrictions: 43%

Behavior and classroom management

During COVID-19 restrictions: 41%
After COVID-19 restrictions: 56%

Staff team building

During COVID-19 restrictions: 40%
After COVID-19 restrictions: 53%