Who should complete the CPI?
The CPI can be completed by any parental figure or school staff who has had long-term opportunity to observe the student’s behavior in a variety of settings and situations. Since the CPI is intended to evaluate real-life processing patterns and characteristics, parent ratings are generally more valid and accurate than are teacher ratings (unless the teacher has had long-term experience with the student). Students/individuals can also rate themselves assuming they have the maturity, mental capacity, and willingness to honestly and objectively rate their own relative strengths and weaknesses.
