PREPaRE Training at Convention

NASP 2027 Annual Convention

PREPaRE IconBuild stronger school crisis readiness

PREPaRE’s third edition curriculum brings current research and practical strategies for integrated crisis prevention, planning, response, and recovery.

Core Workshops Training of Trainer (ToT) Workshops
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    All PREPaRE workshops will take place at The Westin Charlotte, connected to the Charlotte Convention Center by a bridge on the meeting room level.

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    Build Practical Skills. Gain research-based strategies for school crisis prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

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    Earn NASP-approved CPD credit while building skills you can put into practice in your school or district. (NASP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NASP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.)

Members Save $250

Core workshops

In-person PREPaRE core workshops provide in-depth training in school safety and crisis intervention while earning NASP-approved CPD credit.

Feb. 23, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
PW001: PREPaRE Workshop 1: Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery (3rd Ed.)Earn 7 hours of NASP-approved CPDView Workshop 1 Details →
Member: $180
Nonmember: $288
Feb. 23, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
PW002: PREPaRE Workshop 2: Mental Health Crisis Intervention: Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools (3rd Ed.)Earn 13 hours of NASP-approved CPDView Workshop 2 Details →
Member: $245
Nonmember: $392
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PREPaRE Training of Trainer (ToT) Scholarship

NASP is holding a scholarship for attendance of the ToT workshops. Paid registration is not currently available. NASP will monitor demand for additional ToT workshop sessions at Convention and make a decision about paid registration based on demand.

To add your name to the waitlist, email . You may join the waitlist whether or not you apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Details & Application →

Training of Trainer (ToT) Workshops

Training of Trainer workshops are available to eligible participants who have completed the corresponding third edition core workshop in person. NASP will confirm eligibility for all registrations.

Note. Paid registration for the ToTs is not currently available. A limited number of scholarships are available. Learn more and apply for a scholarship. To join the waitlist for possible additional Convention sessions, email prepare@naspweb.org. You may join the waitlist whether or not you apply for a scholarship.

PW003: PREPaRE Workshop 1 Training of Trainers: Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery (3rd Ed.)
Feb. 23–24
12 NASP-approved CPD hours
View Workshop 1 ToT Details →

ToT1 Participants must have a professional background and experience working in education, mental health, law enforcement, or safety and security field AND have at least 2 years of experience working full time in or closely with schools regarding emergency preparedness.

ToT 1 Preworkshop Requirements: PREPaRE WS1 Training of Trainers (ToT) Elements and Requirements
PW004: PREPaRE Workshop 2 Training of Trainers: Mental Health Crisis Interventions: Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools (3rd Ed.)
Feb. 25–26
15 NASP-approved CPD hours
View Workshop 2 ToT Details →

ToT2 Participants must be a school-based mental health professional and/or a mental health professional providing mental health services in schools (e.g., school psychologist, school counselor, school social worker, school nurse, etc.) AND have at least 2 years of experience working full time in schools/providing services to school-based populations.

ToT 2 Preworkshop Requirements: PREPaRE WS2 Training of Trainers (ToT) Elements and Requirements

Need to observe a core workshop?

A limited number of no-cost observation spaces are available at Convention for PREPaRE participants who need an in-person observation to meet or maintain Training of Trainer (ToT) eligibility.

Observation may be appropriate if you:

  • Completed a third edition virtual core workshop and need an in-person observation for future ToT eligibility.
  • Previously served as a PREPaRE trainer and need to reestablish eligibility.
  • Are a current PREPaRE trainer and need to extend your trainer status.

Interested? Submit an audit request form. NASP will review requests and confirm approval before the Convention.