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The purpose of the “Paw Power” Check-In and Check-Out (CICO) program is to increase opportunities for feedback, positive adult contact, embed social skills training, positive reinforcement on meeting behavioral goals, and increasing the home-to-school connection.
Check-In and Check-Out (CICO) is referred to as “Paw Power” here at Iowa Valley Elementary. “Paw Power” is a group-based program that can accommodate a number of students. Essential features of the “Paw Power” program include increased structure, check-in, check-out, and connecting with a key school building adult. It provides a built-in system for monitoring students’ behavior progress, evaluating fidelity of implementation, and transitioning students to a self-managed program.
Students who can benefit are those who are unresponsive to Tier I and those who do not require more immediate individualized interventions. Students who can be nominated for “Paw Power” include:
Students with low level, problem behavior across settings
Students with a pattern of office referrals
Students who receive a number of office referrals above data decision mark
Check-In and Check-Out (CICO) is referred to as “Paw Power” here at Iowa Valley Elementary. “Paw Power” is a group-based program that can accommodate a number of students. Essential features of the “Paw Power” program include increased structure, check-in, check-out, and connecting with a key school building adult. It provides a built-in system for monitoring students’ behavior progress, evaluating fidelity of implementation, and transitioning students to a self-managed program.
Students who can benefit are those who are unresponsive to Tier I and those who do not require more immediate individualized interventions. Students who can be nominated for “Paw Power” include:
Students with low level, problem behavior across settings
Students with a pattern of office referrals
Students who receive a number of office referrals above data decision mark
basic approach
Students are selected to participate in “Paw Power” by being nominated by building staff (e.g., teacher, administrator, PBIS team). The PBIS team reviews the student data and determines if the student is a likely candidate who would benefit from the program. Once the team decides they also recommend the student for “Paw Power”, a letter is sent home for a family member to sign. Upon receipt of the consent form, the student will be assigned a “Paw Power” coordinator based on current or previous positive relationships with a building staff member. The student and coordinator will develop a goal based on school-wide expectations. The student will also be explained the procedures for the CICO or “Paw Power” system.