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 Chris Alexiou | Aug 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
FOR EDUCATORS FOR PARENTS,6 Things to Do Over the Summer to Help Your Child Get Ready for SchoolMargaret Johnson, LMSW at “Think:Kids.org”It’s mid-summer, and for many kids, this means a well-deserved break from school. If you look closely, a typical...
by Chris Alexiou | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s been about three weeks now that we started this period of social distancing. The first week happened to be March Break so I think most of the kids, and parents, may have enjoyed the time as we were probably all looking forward to March Break. As the weeks...
by Chris Alexiou | May 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Consequences are only useful when used sparingly at the right time for the right reason. Types of Consequences- Natural Consequence – Occur as a result of a certain action or behaviour by the child Can Could be positive or negative Not imposed by a parent or...
by Chris Alexiou | May 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
I was covering for another principal recently and as I usually do I spent the recess supervising the kids outside. I noticed some boys from grade four to six playing simultaneous basketball games at the same basket. A couple of the older boys occasionally kicked away...
