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Check-In Check-Out + Social Skills: Enhancing the Effects of Check-In Check-Out for Students With Social Skill Deficits
Remedial and Special Education (2014)
  • Scott W. Ross, Utah State University
  • Christian V. Sabey, Utah State University
Abstract
Check-In Check-Out is a Tier 2 intervention designed to reduce problem behavior and increase prosocial behavior. Although the intervention has demonstrated effects in several studies, few research efforts have considered how the intervention can be modified to support students with social skill deficits. Through a multiple baseline design across five students, the current study evaluated a novel approach to blending social skill training and the Check-In Check-Out system, titled “Check-In Check-Out + Social Skills” (CICO+SS). Results indicated that implementation was functionally related to increased positive social engagement and decreased negative social engagement for four of the five participating students. In addition, a student teacher interventionist implemented the program with a high degree of fidelity, and school staff rated the program as effective and efficient. Although some design and measurement limitations warrant consideration, the results have practical implications for Tier 2 interventions, Check-In Check-Out, and social skill training.
Keywords
  • Tier 2 intervention,
  • positive behavior support,
  • social skills,
  • Check-In Check-Out
Publication Date
November 25, 2014
DOI
10.1177/0741932514553125
Citation Information
Scott W. Ross and Christian V. Sabey. "Check-In Check-Out + Social Skills: Enhancing the Effects of Check-In Check-Out for Students With Social Skill Deficits" Remedial and Special Education Vol. 36 Iss. 4 (2014) p. 246 - 257
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/scott-ross/11/