Episode 10
CPS is coming to Australia! with Dr Ross Greene
In this episode, Lou and Dr Ross Greene passionately argue in favour of the introduction of CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) in Australian schools. Please write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.au
CPS is coming to Australia! with Dr Ross Greene
Please write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.au Lou has been working towards this interview for a long time and her determination has paid off. She secured a meeting to introduce Dr Greene to the NSW Department of Education and staff from the NSW Education MInister's office. Dr Greene will explain CPS and advocated for NSW to move beyond behaviourism, and towareds neurodiversity-affirming teaching practices. If NSW implement this, it will be the first state in Australia to take this huge step, which would bring students and families improved access to leaning and a sense of safety and belonging.
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Lives in the Balance
Dr Ross Greene
NSW Behaviour Strategy
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Lost at School
Dr Ross Greene
I find that with PBIS, which of course is an off-shoot of ABA....one of the biggest differences between behaviour analytics and CPS is that many behaviour analysts are not relying on the kid at all to figure out what's making it hard for the kid to meet the expectations!
Dr Ross Greene
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