Check-in Check-out is a strategy that can be used to improve a student’s ability to self-monitor his or her behavior. When creating a point sheet, it is important that the language is age-appropriate for the target student. In addition, the individualized goals should be clearly defined and understood by the student. The student should have a clear understanding of expected behaviors and what they look like. After reviewing the expectations and goals, the teacher and student continue to meet briefly to discuss and monitor the student’s progress toward attainment of the goals. This strategy increases self-awareness, as well as the target skill.

It is important for students to not only be aware of their behavior, but also in control of their behavior. With knowledge of expectations, goals, and rewards, target behaviors may be increased and students may gain more independence.

To promote generalization, checklists and data collection sheets can be used both at home and at school. Students can use these tools to self-monitor their behavior and rate their performance. Using a point sheet and/or checklist, students can review the goals they are trying to meet and rate themselves periodically (i.e., use a predetermined measurement tool and criteria).