Kim Pipitone, MA Ed.

The Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model (CPS) is based on the premises that challenging behaviors occur when the expectations being placed on a kid exceed the kid’s capacity to respond adaptively, and that some kids are lacking the skills to handle certain demands and expectations. The goal is to help kids and caregivers solve those problems rather than trying to modify kids’ behavior through the application of rewards and punishments. Positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) provides the framework necessary to create a positive climate for our learners to ensure that our best days are ahead and that our students continue achieving at higher levels. We will explore how these models integrate, creating an environment where: "Kids Do Well If They Can."