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Description:
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Several research studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of check -in /
check -out (CICO ) procedures in behavior education programs (BEPs ) . However ,
little research has been conducted on implementing CICO procedures specifically for
special education students . This study examined the effects of CICO procedures on six
junior high students receiving special education services . Baseline data of targeted
behaviors were collected during the first two weeks of the third six weeks grading
period . The participants were receiving special education services due to a previous
Admission , Review , and Dismissal (ARD ) committee decision . CICO procedures are
part of a secondary level behavior support system typically found in the BEP . The
CICO procedures include a morning check -in , teacher feedback on a daily behavior
report card (DBRC ) , an afternoon check -out , and weekly parent notification of student
performance . A token economy system and behavior team meetings are two
components also involved in implementing the CICO procedures . Intervention data
were collected during implementation of the CICO procedures during the remaining
three weeks of the third six weeks grading period . The intervention was not implemented the last week of the grading period due to final exams . The CICO
procedures had high social validity ratings . Reliability , limitations and implications for
future research on the current study are discussed . |