CICO Basics
What does CICO stand for
Check-in/ Check out
When does the student typically check in?
At the beginning of the school day.
When does Check-Out typically occur?
At the end of the school day.
What is one important piece of information collected through CICO?
Daily behavior/point data.
A student forgets their CICO sheet. What should you do?
Help the student access a replacement rather than simply sending them away.
What is one primary purpose of CICO?
To provide students with additional structure, positive feedback, and support for meeting behavioral expectations.
Name TWO things that should happen during Check-In.
Positive greeting, review goals, provide the point sheet, encourage the student, or discuss any concerns.
What should be reviewed during Check-Out?
The student's daily CICO data/point sheet and progress toward their goal.
Why is accurate and timely data entry important?
It allows the team to monitor progress and make informed decisions.
A teacher gives a student a low score but provides no explanation. What's missing?
Specific, constructive feedback.
What are the two key daily components of CICO?
Morning Check-In and Afternoon Check-Out
Why is starting CICO with a positive interaction important?
It helps establish connection, encouragement, and a positive tone for the student's day.
True or False: Check-Out should only focus on what the student did wrong.
False! Staff should recognize successes and provide constructive feedback about areas for growth.
True or False: Missing data doesn't really affect the CICO program.
False! Missing data makes it harder to accurately determine whether a student is making progress.
A student says, "I'm terrible at this. I'm never going to meet my goal." What is the BEST response?
"Yesterday was tough, but today is a new opportunity. Let's think about one thing you can work on today."
True or False: CICO should only focus on correcting student behavior.
False! CICO should emphasize positive feedback, encouragement, goal-setting, and skill-building.
A student arrives late and the CICO ambassador says, "You're late again." What could they say instead?
"Good morning! I'm glad you're here. Let's get you ready for a successful day."
A student had a difficult day but still improved from yesterday. What should the CICO ambassador do?
Acknowledge the improvement and reinforce the progress while identifying a goal for tomorrow.
A student has been receiving CICO for several weeks. Their data shows no improvement. What should the team do?
Review the data and intervention implementation, identify barriers, and consider adjusting the intervention/support.
A student consistently meets their goal but still relies heavily on adult prompts. What should the team consider?
Whether the student is ready for a gradual fading of supports rather than immediately ending CICO. adjust the goal to target independence.
A student has consistently met their CICO goals. What should the team consider?
Reviewing the data to determine whether the student is ready to fade or graduate from CICO.
What should the student ideally leave Check-In with?
Their CICO materials/point sheet, a clear understanding of their goal, and encouragement for the day.
Why is consistency between Check-In and Check-Out important?
It provides predictable structure and helps students understand that adults are consistently supporting their success.
Why should CICO teams look at trends rather than just one bad day?
One day doesn't tell the whole story. Looking at trends helps determine whether the intervention is working over time.
A student has low CICO scores for three consecutive weeks. The data is entered inconsistently, several teachers aren't completing the point sheet, and the student says they don't understand their goal. What should the team do FIRST?
Schedule a meeting with teachers. Review implementation fidelity and ensure the CICO process is being implemented consistently before deciding that the intervention isn't working.