Cesar Chavez

1. Check-In / Check-Out (CICO)

• Student checks in with an adult in the morning and checks out at the end of the day
• Daily behavior goals aligned with schoolwide expectations
• Parent signature and home communication
• Data tracked daily

2. Small-Group Social Skills Instruction

• Targeted groups focused on:
• Self-regulation
• Friendship skills
• Following directions
• Anger management
• Led by counselor, school psychologist, or trained staff
• Short-term (6–8 weeks)

3. Behavior Contracts or Goal-Setting Plans

• Clear expectations and goals
• Student-friendly language and visuals
• Reinforcement for meeting goals
• Reviewed regularly with student

4. Increased Positive Adult Attention

• Scheduled positive check-ins during the day
• Intentional praise and encouragement
• Relationship-building with a trusted adult

5. Targeted Reinforcement Systems

• Individual or small-group reward systems
• More frequent reinforcement than Tier 1
• Linked directly to specific behaviors

6. Break Cards / Calm-Down Passes

• Allows students to request a brief break when dysregulated
• Taught and practiced proactively
• Used with clear expectations and limits

7. Mentoring Programs

• Regular meetings with a consistent adult mentor
• Focus on encouragement, goal-setting, and connection
• Often paired with CICO

8. Modified Classroom Supports

• Preferential seating
• Visual behavior cues
• Reduced task length
• Clear step-by-step directions

9. Structured Recess or Lunch Supports

• Assigned adult support during unstructured times
• Small-group games or activities
• Clear expectations and reinforcement

10. Self-Monitoring Tools

• Student tracks their own behavior using checklists or charts
• Builds self-awareness and independence
• Reviewed with an adult daily or weekly

11. Increased Family Communication

• Daily or weekly progress reports
• Regular phone calls or emails
• Consistent messaging between school and home