Now that you’ve had a moment to review the CAPPD model, choose one of the case studies below to consider how the elements of the CAPPD model could be applied to the following scenarios. Reflect on your responses with a coach, trainer, or administrator.

Infant-toddler scenario (Birth-2)

Natalie is an 18-month-old child in your program who just started a few weeks ago. You are still in the process of getting to know the family, but you are aware that Natalie lives at home with her mother and four older siblings. Natalie’s father was recently deployed, and her mother is struggling with caring for the family. Natalie’s mom often shows up late to pick up her daughter and you notice that she regularly comes to your program having not bathed and wearing dirty clothes. Today Natalie has been having several severe long-lasting tantrums throughout the day.

Young child scearnio (3-5)

Devon is a 4-year old boy in your program that you’ve known for several months. The entire time you’ve known Devon he has shown some challenging and concerning behaviors in your room. Specifically, Devon is aggressive with other children by pushing them down and hitting them even when there is nothing that seems to provoke him. Yesterday you noticed that when Devon was playing with his action figures, he was making one character beat up the other. While you observe this, you hear him mumbling curse words under his breath. Not only does Devon act aggressively with peers and during play, but he consistently gets distracted and gets up from his spot in the circle during morning reading time and refuses to sit back down. After speaking with Devon’s mother, you learn that she recently left her physically and emotionally abusive partner of several years. Today, Devon has been disruptive and consistently defies your requests to return to the carpet during morning reading time.

Child sceanario (6-12)

Alex is an 11-year-old child in your program and is consistently on task and a role model to her peers. Over the past week, you notice some changes in Alex’s behavior. Alex is having trouble staying awake throughout the day and you’ve noticed her dozing off and jumping awake several minutes later. When she is awake, she’s been separating herself from her peers and refuses to leave the side of one of your aides. You also notice that she’s been more irritable and can’t seem to get through her work without getting frustrated and giving up. This morning you pulled Alex’s grandmother aside to check-in and she shares with you that their home was recently burglarized. This afternoon Alex gets frustrated and rips up her work.