Inclusive Behavior Interventions

Episode 10

Many educators have experienced increased student behavioral issues since the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted schools. In this final episode of Season 3, Leonne talks with Jodie Wyatt, a District Behavior Coach, about inclusive behavior interventions. Jodie has been an educator for more than 21 years. Her current role serves all 14 schools in the Corvallis district, which has embraced Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). Jodie herself is a certified CPS coach. She works with staff in many different roles to coach them on addressing challenging behaviors. Jodie has found that traditional punishments don’t usually work because they don’t teach the behavior we’re expecting. At the foundation of CPS is building relationships with students and using empathy to build solutions collaboratively. Students of all ages are seeking connection which is why a relational approach often works. CPS is a restorative process that can also be used with staff. Jodie offers tips for those interested in implementing CPS. 

 

Resources:

Think:Kids: Rethinking Challenging Kids

Rethinking Challenging Kids-Where There's a Skill There's a Way (TED Talk)