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Strategic Inquiry for Educational Institutions

Fostering Fair Processes and Safer Schools

Leaders in education face a unique spectrum of sensitive challenges, from ensuring Title IX compliance to managing student conduct and internal staff investigations. This transformative two-day course equips your team with the advanced skills to conduct fair, impartial, and trauma-informed inquiries that produce reliable results and withstand scrutiny.

Designed for Professionals in Education

University & School Administrators

Title IX Coordinators

Student Affairs & Residential Life

Campus & School Security / SRO's

Human Resources Professionals

School Attorneys

Master Essential Skills for Education Leaders

Conduct Fair & Defensible Investigations

Master the skills to handle Title IX, student conduct, and internal staff inquiries with impartiality and integrity.

Enhance School & Campus Safety

Effectively address behavioral threats and de-escalate volatile situations through strategic communication.

Build Community & Stakeholder Trust

Navigate difficult conversations with students, parents, and staff to foster a culture of transparency and respect.

Real-World Applications

Title IX Inquiries

Conduct trauma-informed interviews with all parties to ensure a fair, compliant, and respectful process.

Student Conduct Reviews

Gather accurate information to make fair and defensible decisions regarding code of conduct violations.

Internal Staff Investigations

Handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, ensuring a thorough and impartial fact-finding process.

Course Topics

  • Key Legal Insights

  • Principles of Investigative Interviewing

  • The Interview Environment

  • Rules for the 2nd Interviewer

  • Rapport Building

  • Interpreting Baseline Behavior

  • Focus Note-Taking Method

  • Trauma-Informed Interviewing

  • Cognitive Interviewing

  • Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE)

  • Challenge & Clarify

  • Preventing Coercion and Misinformation

  • Handling Disruptive Behavior

The Teach to Talk® Philosophy
You don't need a script. You need a strategy.

​Teach to Talk™ is the philosophy behind every conversation we teach. We believe communication should never be scripted; it should be strategic, focused, and adaptable. Our training empowers you to create conversations where people feel safe enough to be honest, detailed, and forthcoming, transforming a simple interview into a cooperative, truth-seeking dialogue.

Research-Based Techniques for Reliable Results

Structure Interviewes for Success

Develop a clear and strategic framework to guide conversations, maximizing the quality and relevance of the information obtained.

Leverage Evidence Strategically

Master the Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE) method to identify deception and encourage truthful disclosures.

Interpret Non-Verbal Communication

Learn to detect and analyze subtle cues to gain deeper insights into emotions, intentions, and credibility.

Interactive, Hands-On Learning

This course goes beyond traditional lectures, offering an immersive and engaging experience. By combining classroom exercises with real-world scenarios, this course ensures participants leave with the tools and experience necessary to excel in high-stakes investigative situations.

Meet Your Instructor: Joseph Auriemma, Jr.

With over 24 years of law enforcement experience and a decade of teaching, Joe bridges the gap between theory and practice. His dynamic, engaging style and real-world expertise ensure you leave with actionable skills.

  • Real-World Expertise: Over 24 years in law enforcement.

  • Proven Insights: Experience from thousands of interviews and interrogations.

  • Engaging Instruction: Known for a dynamic, interactive, and unforgettable teaching style.

Ready to Strengthen Your Institution?

Gain the skills to conduct fair, compliant, and effective inquiries that protect your students, staff, and reputation. Equip your leadership team with the tools to navigate any conversation with confidence.

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