Stress and trauma can disrupt our sense of safety, resulting in a heightened sense of threat and a need to manage risks. Having our physical, relational, and emotional safety needs met and increasing predictability in our daily lives can minimize our stress reactions and allow us to focus our resources on healthy development and learning. This training describes the stress escalation curve and practical strategies that educators can use to create safe, predictable classroom environments that prevent and minimize stress-related behaviors before they peak — and tools to support recovery and repair when they do.