Enhancing Crisis Response Capacity in Special Education... Training for Special Education Teachers in Western Gyeongbuk

Crisis Behavior Intervention Training Held for Over 170 Teachers
at Gumi Office of Education

The crisis response system designed to protect the safety of both teachers and students in special education settings will be further strengthened.

Gumi Office of Education in Gyeongbuk is conducting crisis behavior intervention enhancement training for special education teachers in 2025.

On July 10, the Special Education Support Center of the Gumi Office of Education in Gyeongsangbuk-do (headed by Nam Seonggwan) conducted the "2025 Crisis Behavior Intervention Capacity Building Training" for approximately 170 special education teachers from the western region of Gyeongbuk, including Gumi, Sangju, Gimcheon, Seongju, Goryeong, and Chilgok.

This training was organized with the aim of effectively supporting students with special needs who are facing crisis situations, protecting teachers' educational rights, and restoring trust within the educational community.

The lecture was led by Lee Juyeon, a member of the Behavior Intervention Support Team at the Chungbuk Special Education Institute, who systematically covered topics such as crisis management planning, intervention procedures, and strategies for organically linking these with individualized education plans (IEPs), all based on real-life cases.

In particular, practical strategies such as providing separate spaces during the intervention process, utilizing human resources, and implementing follow-up measures were introduced, resonating strongly with the teachers who attended the training.

One special education teacher who participated in the training commented, "I was able to learn strategies that can be applied immediately in the field, not just theoretical knowledge," and added, "I will establish a crisis management plan that takes into account the conditions of my school to create a safe and trustworthy educational environment."

Shin Unsik, head of the Special Education Support Center, emphasized, "A scientific and systematic response to the crisis behaviors of students with special needs plays a decisive role not only in protecting teachers' educational activities but also in ensuring the emotional stability of students. We will continue to expand training and support to further enhance special education teachers' expertise in behavior intervention."

The Gumi Office of Education plans to use this training as an opportunity to further solidify the crisis response system in special education settings in the western region of Gyeongbuk and to continue providing policy support to create a safer and more inclusive educational environment.