Resources

Sample Conversation

Watch the video below for an example of a connected conversation. Plus, check out Tiffany as a high school student who takes full credit for Wikipedia!

Connected Conversation Planning Guide

When you are preparing for a more challenging conversation, a bit of planning can make all of the difference. Make sure you are ready by taking a few minutes to complete the Connected Conversation Planning Guide before your conversation.

Care Out Loud Strategies

We have all heard that actions speak louder than words. We don’t disagree, and when it comes to supporting students, explicitly stating we care should be accompanied by explicitly showing we care. Review this resource guide for several easy techniques we have built into our routines to demonstrate care.

Sentence Stems for Connected Communicators

Breaking the ice with students by engaging them in small talk will make the “big” talks so much easier. Check out the CTC Sentence Stems to help get the conversation going.

Common Student Move: Denial

We examined a number of common moves students use when students faced with having a conversation about their unexpected behavior. The most common of these is denial. Download the resource guide below for tips on how to respond.

Apologizing after Another Stinking Learning Opportunity (ASLO).

We all make mistakes. The good news is we can use these learning opportunities to model accountability and how to make a proper apology. For a complete guide to doing this well, download the resource below.

Connected Communicator Behavior Planning Guide

Are you working to support a student who is communicating their needs in a challenging way? Take a few minutes to do an analysis. This quick planning guide will help you get at the root of the behavior, allowing both you and the students to move forward in a positive way.

Complete CTC Resource Guide

We have included all of our printable resources in one complete guide. This includes:

  • Connected Conversation Planning Guide

  • Response to Common Student Move: Denial

  • How to Apologize after Another Stinking Learning Opportunity (ASLO)

  • Care Out Loud Strategies

  • Sentence Stems for Connected Communicators.

You can download this complete guide by clicking on the button below.