Episode 11: Bringing CPRT to the Classroom

In this episode, we’re joined by Janice Chan, lecturer in the Department of Special Education at San Diego State University and long-time trainer in Classroom Pivotal Response Teaching (CPRT). Janice shares her two-decade journey through autism research, classroom teaching, and implementation coaching—and how her lived experience as a special education teacher shapes her approach to scaling NDBIs in school systems. Janice’s background spans research and practice, beginning with early work in Dr. Laura Schreibman’s UCSD lab comparing PECS and PRT, and evolving into deep engagement with CPRT and the translation of NDBIs into real-world classrooms. Janice shares that the CPRT online learning module will be released to the public for free following the completion of the current research phase. Current study sites include California, Illinois, and Indiana.