This is the single most powerful and game changing resource for me as a parent, a teacher, and a learning support teacher. Ross Greene shatters the theory that behaviour is something to be modified and shifts the lens from power & control to empathy, collaboration, and problem solving through 5 big ideas, or paradigm shifts:

1. The emphasis is on problems (and solving them) rather than on behaviours and modifying them - behaviours are indicative of lagging skills to respond adaptively to expectations.

2. Problem solving is collaborative, not unilateral - it is a process which the student takes responsibility and is being held accountable.

3. Problem solving is proactive, not reactive - once unsolved problems are identified proactive interventions are discussed (not in the heat of the moment) rather than reactive responses to manage a crisis.

4. Kids do well if they can - potentially the most difficult thing for adults to remember is that if kids could do well, they would do well. They don't require motivation; they require skill development.

5. Doing well is preferable - nobody wants to do poorly; however, we all look bad when we are lacking the skills to look good. 

The CPS model:

•  honours the developmental nature of the adolescent brain.

• supports the theory of Self-Determination by meeting the basic psychological needs of autonomy, relatedness, and competence.

• Supports trauma informed practices in schools.

• provides resources, training, guidance, and support for implementation.

• offers a practical, value added, alternative to disciplinary practices that create shame, blame, and conflict and that truly make a difference in the lives of adolescents. 

Follow the links on the left to learn more about CPS

Building upon the foundations of Wahkohtowin, "Restorative Practices are a framework for building community and for responding to challenging behavior through authentic dialogue, coming to understanding, and making things right". 

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. PBIS creates schools where all students succeed.