Through lectures, role-play, video examples, case studies, and breakout groups, participants will learn how to identify the causes of unmet expectations and challenging behavior and address them using a relational, replicable process. Structured team time and coaching are provided to help participants develop action plans to support implementation in their unique school settings, as well as to establish processes for monitoring implementation fidelity to improve student outcomes. The goal of the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach is to reduce challenging behavior, teach kids the skills they lack, and build relationships with the adults in their lives. 

Learning Design Activities

Day 1: Conventional wisdom, role of motivation, discipline and equity, mindset shift, and the role of thinking skills. Understanding lagging skills, introduction to the assessment and planning phases of CPS, and the role of expectations.

Day 2: Continue to work on the planning phase and begin work on the intervention phase of CPS. Continue to work on the intervention phase and role-play Plan B conversations.

Coaching: Participants will sign up for and receive 1 hour of coaching.