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Topics of Interest
1: Reinforcement & Reinforcers
!! If you would like to add your creative idea or reinforcement program to this list, email it to us. Each quarter we will feature one idea... it could be yours! If your idea is selected, we will be sending some goodies your way!
Reinforcers for Elementary Students
Genuine praise
Stickers/stamps
Hand stamps
"Caught in the Act" Coupon or "Gotcha" Ticket connected to:
- Student Store Items
- Weekly Drawings for Prizes
- Auction of Items
Lunch with the principal or staff member of choice
Student of the Week with digital photo posted on the wall
Coupons for video/game rentals or movie passes
Phone call home that their student is doing well
Post card home to compliment or praise student
Referral to the principal for desired behavior
Note: Items and activities are determined to be reinforcers by the fact that they increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again. What may be a reinforcing item or activity for one student may be a punisher for another student. It is important to collect good information to ensure that your intervention efforts are achieving your desired outcome.
Reinforcers for Middle/Junior High Students
Genuine praise
"Caught in the Act" Coupon or "Gotcha" Ticket
Pass to go to the head of the lunch line with a friend
Lunch with the principal or staff member of choice
Coupons for video/game rentals or movie passes
Free passes to dance or athletic events
Phone call home that their student is doing well
Post card home to compliment or praise student
Referral to the principal for desired behavior
Positive note in their planner or on their assignment
Note: Items and activities are determined to be reinforcers by the fact that they increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again. What may be a reinforcing item or activity for one student may be a punisher for another student. It is important to collect good information to ensure that your intervention efforts are achieving your desired outcome.
Reinforcers for High School Students
Genuine praise
Pass to go to the head of the lunch line with a friend
Preferred parking space
Music CDs or Video Games
Coupons for video/game rentals or movie passes
Free passes to dance or athletic events
Phone call home that their student is doing well
Post card home to compliment or praise student
Positive note in their planner or on their assignment
Note: Items and activities are determined to be reinforcers by the fact that they increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again. What may be a reinforcing item or activity for one student may be a punisher for another student. It is important to collect good information to ensure that your intervention efforts are achieving your desired outcome.
Reinforcers for Families
Phone call home that their student is doing well
Post card home to compliment or praise student
Personal invitation to attend school activity or event
Note: Items and activities are determined to be reinforcers by the fact that they increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again. What may be a reinforcing item or activity for one family may be a punisher for another. It is important to collect good information to ensure that your intervention efforts are achieving your desired outcome.
Reinforcers for Staff
You tell us! How would you like to be recognized or acknowledged for your efforts?
Bring chocolate to staff meetings
Handwritten note in my staff mailbox
Cover my supervision duty one period
Note: Items and activities are determined to be reinforcers by the fact that they increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again. What may be a reinforcing item or activity for one staff member may be a punisher for another. One way to determine this is to simply ask the staff member how they would like to be acknowledged.
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