by admin | Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
CPS provides us with a framework and options to choose from when children cannot meet the expectations. There are three plans or options for dealing with challenging behaviours: Plan A, B or C. Plan A is an option in which the adult “Imposes their will,”...
by admin | Jan 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Of all the initiatives, special events and programs we ran at the last two schools where I was the principal, Pine Grove and Palermo, I believe the one that truly impacted the school more than any other was Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). CPS is not something you...
by admin | Jul 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
While working as a supply principal recently I was able to use CPS to help a grade 2 boy before the start of the school day. This took place in a small K-5 school. The child lives with his mother who is working hard to support him and his younger sister. The child,...
by admin | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
This is the perspective I often shared with my staff, vice principals, students and parents. We all want things to progress smoothly in everything we do at home and at school. Unfortunately it is not a perfect world and we are not perfect people. I often said, “If we...
by admin | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
At Pine Grove we encouraged all our student to “be the best they could be.” This was the unofficial mantra espoused by our Physical Education teacher Mr. D., when working with kids in the gym, on the track or in class. By striving to be their best the students would...
