Procedures for Using [insert ticket name] Tickets
[Insert ticket name, e.g., PAWS Pass] Tickets are another way of saying ‘Thank you’ for
making a good behavior choice. Whether a small behavior (e.g., holding the door) or a
big behavior (e.g., helping a friend who is being bullied) [Insert ticket name] Tickets can
help us reinforce the kinds of behaviors we want to see. Among the benefits of using the
[Insert ticket name] Tickets include:
1. We encourage students to continue engaging in positive behaviors.
2. We reinforce the benefit of making good choices, so that when a student faces a
‘tempting’ bad choice they have the history of positive interactions with staff to
firm up their resolve.
3. [Insert ticket name] Tickets can be very helpful to encourage students working on
a behavior improvement goal to keep trying.
4. Providing praise to students helps build the positive adult-student relationship.
The [Insert ticket name] Ticket system works best when we are all consistent. There
are some things that we all have to do to ensure we are being consistent and some
ways we can personalize the system.
Everybody needs to do these:
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You can personalize by:
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Remember: Consistency leads to outcomes!
Procedures for distributing [Insert ticket name] Tickets to students
When you see students demonstrating [Insert ticket name] you will give the student an
[Insert ticket name] Ticket and provide the student with behavior specific praise for
why they are receiving the ticket. Examples of behavior specific praise include “Thank
you for holding the door”; “Turning in your homework on time was very responsible”;
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Center, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. NJ PBSIS is funded by I.D.E.A., Part B. www.njpbs.org
When distributing tickets remember these important points:
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[Insert ticket name] Tickets are distributed to students when you see them engage in
a positive [Insert ticket name] behavior (see the suggestion list for examples).
Always provide a behavior specific praise statement that tells the student exactly
why they are getting the ticket “Thank you for being prepared today.” or ”Thanks for
helping your classmate”, “That was a very respectful way of saying no to your
classmate”.
Use the tickets as a strategy to increase or reinforce a positive behavior you would
like to see in individual students or for class.
Staff are responsible to print and cut their own tickets as needed.
EDIT THIS SECTION TO REFLECT THE SYSTEM YOUR TEAM IS
IMPLEMENTING
Procedures for classroom raffles
 Where do students put the tickets
 When will the classroom raffles occur
 What should the teachers do
 What incentives will be available
 How do students access incentives if not provided by the classroom teacher
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Procedures for weekly raffle
 Where do students put their tickets
 When will the weekly raffle occur
 How will students know their name is selected (if occurring at a time when the
students are not present)
 How do students access incentives
Procedures for monthly raffle
 Where do students put their tickets
 When will the monthly raffle occur
 How will students know their name is selected (if occurring at a time when the
students are not present)
 How do students access incentives
Procedure for Quarterly Raffle
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Where do students put their tickets
When will the monthly raffle occur
How will students know their name is selected (if occurring at a time when the
students are not present)
How do students access incentives
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Center, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. NJ PBSIS is funded by I.D.E.A., Part B. www.njpbs.org
Procedures for Ticket Trade-in
 How do students access the trade-in incentives (e.g., students go to a designated
location, mobile store that goes class to class etc.)
 What is the schedule for students to trade-in tickets
 What procedures will you use to prep students (e.g., posting on school website with
menu options, a flyer posting in the classrooms, etc.) to know their choice before the
designated trade-in time (makes the trade-in go more smoothly)
 How will you manage the trade-in process (e.g., line up and waiting procedures) to
ensure a smooth process when multiple students are trading in at one time
Procedures for the Staff Raffle
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When staff have the opportunity to access a special incentive (e.g., the staff member
who gave out the winning student ticket or a special 1x a month drawing just for
staff, etc.)
How will staff access the incentive options available (e.g., will they be able to choose
or is the incentive pre-determined)
How will the staff member be notified
How will you publically announce
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Positive Student Referral
Many of our students demonstrate exceptional examples of our [insert motto or
expectations framework]. To recognize these stellar contributions to our school
community staff will nominate students for The Positive Student Referral [consider
having a special name for this that is linked to your expectations framework, such as
Eagle Pride Award]. All students who are nominated will receive The Positive Student
Referral.
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How will staff have access to the Positive Student Referral (e.g., posted on the
google drive, etc.)
When are the Positive Referrals due or is submission on an ongoing basis
How will the student be notified
How will the parent be notified
What special recognition will occur for students who have received the Positive
Student Referral
o Posted on a Wall of Fame
o Announced at quarterly ceremonies
o Monthly breakfast for nominees
o Listed in the school newsletter
o Names sent to the monthly Board of Education meeting
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Center, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. NJ PBSIS is funded by I.D.E.A., Part B. www.njpbs.org
NJ PBSIS (2015). NJ PBSIS is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs in collaboration with The Boggs
Center, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. NJ PBSIS is funded by I.D.E.A., Part B. www.njpbs.org
Suggestions for Handing out [insert ticket name] Tickets
Use tickets to increase a behavior you want to see more of from your students. Give
out a ticket for anything you would say ‘thank you’ for.
Hand out [insert
ticket name] Tickets
when students have
positive interactions
with staff
Hand out [insert
ticket name] Tickets
when students have
positive interactions
with peers
Hand out [insert
ticket name] Tickets
for following rules
and routines
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Being helpful to adults or peers
Accepting responsibility for your own actions
Carrying a hall pass when necessary
Quickly getting started on an assignment
Having all materials for class
Turning in an assignment on time
Getting assignment information independently after an absence
Enter the classroom quickly and begin the assignment
Following directions given by staff
Submitting class, work, projects, and homework assignments on time
Entering or exiting an area quietly and orderly
Working quietly on a difficult task
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Apologizing when necessary
Including others into a group setting
Dealing with an upsetting or frustrating situation appropriately
Helping a student catch-up after being absent
Asking before using something that belongs to others
Going from one topic to another smoothly
Showing concern for others
Working well in a group
Congratulating another student who got a good grade or won a contest
Waiting for turn patiently
Assisting new students
Raising his/her hand to answer a question or talk
Walking in the halls quietly and staying on the right
Telling an adult about a dangerous situation / bullying
Working on a task quietly and diligently
Using computers, laptops, or other materials appropriately
Lining up quickly and quietly when signaled
Being on time
Throwing out/ recycling garbage in the cafeteria
Playing safely on the playground or gym
Keeping his/her hands to themselves when walking in the hallway
Following the school dress code
Listening quietly to a speaker
Helping to clean up an area (e.g., picking up litter in the hallway)
Holding the door for others
Being a problem solver
Doing your best work
Using appropriate tone of voice throughout different school scenarios
Using good manners (i.e., Please and Thank you)
Speaking politely to another student or staff member
Indicating a difference of opinion in a respectful way
Using time wisely
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Center, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. NJ PBSIS is funded by I.D.E.A., Part B. www.njpbs.org