Tier 2 · Targeted

Check-in / check-out (CICO)

A student checks in with a mentor each morning, gets feedback on a point sheet throughout the day, and checks out each afternoon.

Setup: 2–3 hours to set up Who: Mentor, teachers, family

How to do it

Choose a CICO mentor, ideally someone the student likes who isn’t their classroom teacher.
Set up a point sheet with the school-wide expectations and the student’s periods or subjects.
Explain the program to the family (parent letter) and to the student. Practice the routine.
Morning: the student checks in, gets a fresh sheet, reviews goals, and gets encouragement.
During the day: teachers rate each expectation at the end of each period, with a short positive comment.
Afternoon: the student checks out with the mentor, totals the points, and earns a reward if they meet the goal.
The sheet goes home to be signed and returns the next morning.
Graph daily percentages and review data every 2 weeks. Fade support once the goal is met consistently.

Start with a daily goal the student can reach (often around 80%).
Teacher feedback should be quick, specific, and mostly positive.
Never use a missed check-in or a bad day to punish at home or school. Just start fresh the next day.

The daily card for check-in / check-out. Edit the expectations and periods to match your school.

An editable letter introducing check-in / check-out to families, with a consent section.

Build a menu of rewards with the student, including free social and activity rewards, with point costs.

A general plan for any Tier 1 or Tier 2 intervention: target behavior, goal, steps, roles, and a progress log.

Check that it’s been used consistently for 4–6 weeks and that your data shows the pattern. If so, look at the next tier of support for this behavior.