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: You can personalize by: 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”; 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 When distributing tickets remember these important points: [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 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 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 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 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 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 . 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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