Design Your Engine Worksheet

Use this worksheet to outline your school-wide point-based incentive engine. Fill in each section with your ideas and be ready to share during the roundtable discussion.

A. Identify 3–5 School-Wide Behaviors (Components)

List the clear, observable behaviors you want to reinforce (e.g., Respect, Responsibility, On-Task Behavior).

B. Assign Point Values (Fuel)

Determine how many points each behavior is worth. Balance frequency and effort so students understand the value scale.

1. ______________ behavior — _____ points
   
   
2. ______________ behavior — _____ points
   
   
3. ______________ behavior — _____ points
   
   
4. (Optional) ______________ behavior — _____ points
   
   
5. (Optional) ______________ behavior — _____ points
   
   
   

C. Select Tracking Methods (Gauges)

Choose 1–2 methods to record and monitor points (e.g., tickets, punch cards, digital tracker). Describe who will track and how often you’ll review data.

D. Design Reward Tiers (Output)

Create tiered rewards that align with point milestones. Consider both individual and class-wide incentives.

• Tier 1: _____ points → __________________________________________


• Tier 2: _____ points → __________________________________________


• Tier 3: _____ points → __________________________________________

E. Implementation Planning

Outline your next steps: pilot timeline, staff/student communication, data-review schedule, and potential adjustments.

Once complete, bring your worksheet to the Teacher Roundtable Discussion Guide session for peer feedback and refinement. Good luck fueling success in your school!

Teacher Roundtable Discussion Guide

Use this guide to structure a focused, collaborative discussion where small groups of teachers share their incentive engine designs, offer constructive feedback, and refine ideas before implementation.

1. Group Roles & Guidelines (2 minutes)

• Assign roles: Facilitator (keeps time), Note-taker (records key points), Presenter (shares refined ideas).
  
  
  
• Discussion norms:
  • Listen actively and respectfully
  
  • Offer specific, constructive feedback
  
  • Ensure everyone contributes

2. Share Your Design (5 minutes)

Each presenter has 2 minutes to walk the group through their worksheet sections:

A. Components (3–5 behaviors)
• What behaviors did you choose? Why these?



B. Fuel (Point Values)
• How did you assign values? Balanced for frequency and effort?



C. Gauges (Tracking Methods)
• Which tracking tool(s) did you select? How practical are they?



D. Output (Reward Tiers)
• Do your tiered rewards motivate both individuals and classes?

Follow-Up Prompts

• Are behaviors clearly observable and age-appropriate?

• Could point values be simplified or rebalanced?

• What challenges might arise with your tracking method?

• How do your rewards align with school-wide expectations?

3. Group Feedback & Refinement (3 minutes)

• After each share, group members suggest one strength and one area for improvement.
  
  
  
• Facilitator helps the presenter note actionable changes.

Reflection Questions

• What’s one adjustment you’ll make tonight?

• Which part of your design feels most ready to pilot?

• What support or resources might you need?

4. Next Steps

• Collect refined worksheets to inform the Implementation Guide Project.
  
• Identify pilot classrooms and communicate plans with administrators and support staff.
  
• Schedule a follow-up check-in to review data and troubleshoot challenges.

Good luck fueling success together!

Implementation Guide Project

Use this guide to plan, pilot, launch, and sustain your school-wide point-based incentive engine. Reference prior materials as needed: Engine Blueprint, Fueling Success Slide Deck, Design Your Engine Worksheet, Teacher Roundtable Discussion Guide.

1. Project Overview

Goal: Roll out a Tier 1, school-wide positive reinforcement system that fuels desired behaviors, tracks progress, and rewards success for all K–5 students.

Key Objectives:

• Pilot the incentive engine in 1–2 classrooms.
  
  
• Refine processes based on data and teacher feedback.
  
  
• Launch system school-wide with clear roles, communication, and ongoing data monitoring.

2. Roles & Responsibilities

• Project Lead: Coordinates timeline, communications, and data reviews.
  
  
• Teacher Team: Pilot adopters who implement, record data, and share insights.
  
  
• Behavior Coach / MTSS Coordinator: Provides coaching, troubleshooting, and professional learning support.
  
  
• Administrators: Approve resources, celebrate successes, and reinforce expectations.

3. Timeline & Milestones

4. Phase 1: Planning

1. Form Implementation Team: Identify 3–5 teachers and a behavior coach.
   
   
2. Finalize Engine Design: Review refined worksheets from Teacher Roundtable Discussion Guide.
   
   
3. Prepare Materials: Print trackers, reward menus, and student-friendly charts; ensure digital systems (if used) are set up.
   
   
4. Train Pilot Teachers: Use the Fueling Success Slide Deck and Engine Blueprint to onboard pilot participants.

5. Phase 2: Pilot Implementation

• Launch Date: _______________
  
  
• Classrooms Involved: __________________________________________
  
  
• Data Collection: Record weekly point totals per student/class; note any implementation barriers.
  
  
• Check-Ins: Schedule bi-weekly meetings to troubleshoot and celebrate small successes.
  
  
  
  
  
  

6. Phase 3: Review & Adjustment

• Data Analysis: Compare pilot week-by-week trends; identify behaviors with low/high point-earning patterns.
  
  
• Teacher Feedback: Conduct a roundtable using the Teacher Roundtable Discussion Guide.
  
  
• Adjustments: Document any changes to behaviors, point values, tracking methods, or rewards.
  
  
  
  
  
  

7. Phase 4: School-Wide Launch

1. Staff Training: Host a 30-minute session for all K–5 teachers using key slides and sample designs.
   
   
2. Communications: Share a one-page overview with families and students, explaining the engine metaphor and reward structure.
   
   
3. Launch Event: Kick off with a school-wide assembly or grade-level launch to build excitement.
   
   
   
   
   
   

8. Phase 5: Ongoing Monitoring & Sustained Success

• Monthly Data Reviews: Project Lead meets with teacher reps to review point distributions and reward redemptions.
  
  
• Recognition Events: Celebrate classes or students who reach tier milestones each quarter.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement: Solicit mid-year teacher feedback and adjust components as needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  

9. Reflection & Next Steps

• Which aspect of the incentive engine had the greatest impact?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• What challenges remain, and how will you address them?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• How will you ensure this system remains a positive, motivating force for students over time?
  
  
  
  
  
  

Congratulations on rolling out your Incentive Engine—here’s to fueling success across your school!