What is CPR?

Circle of Power and Respect

The Advisory Book:
Building a Community of
Learners Grades 5-9

A daily, whole-group gathering

designed to build community, social
skills, and trusting relationships that
facilitate learning!

Check out what a

CPR meeting looks
like:

By: Linda Crawford

Catch the energy

adolescents bring to you
and transform it into
learning.

Bibliography:
Crawford, Linda. The Advisory Book.
Minneapolis, MN: Origins Program,
2008.

Developing the whole child!

An informational brochure for

teachers looking to build
community within their classrooms
and better connect with their
students using a daily CPR
meeting.

Created by: Mindy Rudiger

mrudiger@scc.k12.wi.us
St. Croix Central School District
August 2016

Wow! Many
important life
lessons for
students to learn!

The Structure of CPR:

1) Daily Message
a.

Written information that

welcomes, informs, and
challenges students as they
enter the room.

2) Greeting
a.

Begins the meeting, and

includes everyone with eye
contact and their name
stated.

Units Covered:

A safe and structured way

for the group to learn more
about each other.

4) Activity
a.

A lively, engaging academic

or social game or exercise
that energizes all, and fits
with the days topic.

Safety
Fitness
Food and Nutrition
Emotional Well-being
Social Skills
Learning Skills
Friendship
Communication
Service
Play and Fun
Hobbies
Making Choices
Planning and Organizing
Careers
Money Management
Working as One
Dealing with Change
Courage

Bullying
Closing Down the Year

Additional Resources:

Creating a Culture of Connectedness through Middle School Advisory Programs By:

Sarah Brody Shulkind, Jack Foot
What the Research Says (Or Doesnt Say): Advisory Programs From: Education
Northwest
The Power of Advisories From: The Education Alliance at Brown University

Establish student-to-student and

student-to-adult trust that can
extend school wide
Teach social skills necessary for
students to build positive
relationships, so they can enjoy
responsible independence
Make school meaningful and
enjoyable, which will promote
success outside of school
Prepare students to learn
confidently, rather than
experiencing fear and self-doubt
Creating a climate that
supports the productivity and
well-being of the students.

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3) Sharing
a.

Getting Acquainted
Health and Well-being
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Purpose of CPR:

Why CPR:

Builds strong relationships that reduce

dropouts

Creates positive school climate

Helps students learn to get along with

others

Enhanced teacher-student relationship

Students self-concept improves

Research by: MacIver (1990), Connors (1986),
George and Oldaker (1985)