Susan+Strauss

**media type="custom" key="4796327"I have been using the CPS model with several of my students and I have found that it is certainly not easy! I agree with Dr. Greene in that the empathy step is the most crucial. Making sure that you understand the student's perspective before moving on is something that I didn't realize would be so difficult. Another thing, for me, is that I need to try harder not to impose what I think the problem is first. If he is having trouble articulating why he is behaving in a certain way, I can ask him if it might be this or might be that, but never to lead with what I am thinking first. On-going process... I definitely want to call in for Dr. Greene's next blog radio talk. He is on every Monday at 3:30pm.** Work with a partner(s) and practice how you might use Plan B in this scenario. You may make up your own if you like!


 * Cole always forgets his pencil and agenda*

Concerns- Student: has to carry around so much stuff already and doesn't have enough time to go to his locker/always losing his stuff/teachers always lend him something to write with

Teacher: it takes a lot of time away from instructional time to get Cole all squared away. wants him to come in ready to learn

Teacher's jumping off point: Cole, I've noticed that...

(Student: don't be afraid to make it difficult for your "teacher," they can handle it!)