School personnel (as defined in Title 14 Del. Code, Chapter 41, Subchapter II) are required to complete 12.5 hours of approved non-academic training over a three-year period. View the required training areas below, or download the non-academic mandatory training guidance document for quick reference.
Please note: With the exception of Suicide Awareness and Prevention, participants must individually register in PDMS for the course(s) they want to complete. Access is immediate. Suicide Awareness and Prevention registration is automatic.
In addition to the above trainings, physical restraint procedures training is required for all school personnel prior to physical restraint. Such personnel shall receive annual training in the use of crisis prevention and intervention techniques consistent with nationally-recognized training programs, which must address prevention techniques, de-escalation techniques, and positive behavioral intervention strategies and supports and are designed to meet the needs of such personnel consistent with their duties and the potential need for emergency safety interventions
Any public school personnel responsible for reporting the physical restraint of a student must complete training on the reporting process at least once every 3 years and during any year in which reporting procedures were changed from the previous year.
Alternative Training Requests
Districts and charters may submit requests for alternative training using the forms below.
Please note: Registration for approved training alternatives is still managed in PDMS. Courses can be offered online in Schoology or in person.
- For NAMC-CSA courses, please complete this form.
- For NAMC-BG courses, please complete this form.
- For NAMC-TD courses, please complete this form.
- For NAMC-SP courses, please complete this form.
