1. MANAGING YOUR CLASSROOM USING A TOKEN ECONOMY Jessica Probst Suzanne Rilling Cameron Cole

2. Why Use a Token Economy? Focus on the positive Create a community based classroom environment Natural system for teaching social skills/character education It’s easy and fun!

3. The ABC’s of Exchange A = Appropriate behavior B = Be consistent with delivery of tokens C = Cash ‘em in!

4. Simple Steps 1. Establish what you want to use as tokens - student input 2. Establish an exchange system 3. Create a price for fines 4. Establish a fine recording system

5. Things to Keep in Mind  Make sure you get students input and buy in  Be creative with rewards/reinforcements (involve parents to contribute)  Vary intervals of exchange  Do not be afraid to be generous with tokens in the beginning  Every student should have a job/responsiblity to their community

6. Cole’s Classroom Management Procedures Establishing rules with student input Jobs and responsibilities The payoff and exchange Fines and accountability