It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing more of what matters most.
If your school is implementing Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) for tier 2 behavior support, or thinking about starting, you know how easy it is to get stuck in logistics. Point sheets pile up. Follow-up becomes inconsistent. And what started as a promising Tier 2 intervention starts to feel like another thing on the to-do list. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
-by Dr. Tim Grivois, Executive Director
The CICO Cohort is designed to help school teams build Tier 2 behavior support systems around what actually matters—effective conversations with students. It’s a yearlong professional learning structure that happens where students are—in your building, during your day—with the support you need to make real change.
From Point Sheets to Meaningful Tier 2 Behavior Support
Point sheets can be useful, but they’re not the heart of CICO. Too often, teams end up managing paper instead of coaching kids. A truly effective Tier 2 system focuses less on collecting points and more on supporting students. That means:
- Centering student-led goals
- Using check-in and check-out as coaching conversations, not compliance rituals
- Creating systems where students feel seen, heard, and valued
The CICO Cohort helps schools move beyond tracking behavior to actually changing it—through intentional structures that build trust and momentum.
From Compliance to Connection
Many Tier 2 systems start with the best of intentions but quickly turn into checklists: Did the student check in? Did the teacher fill out the card? Did we enter the data? While consistency is important, connection is what makes CICO work.
When students trust the adults they check in with—and when those conversations are grounded in empathy and shared goals—CICO becomes more than a behavior plan. It becomes a relationship-building tool that strengthens school culture and supports student wellness.
The CICO Cohort is built to help teams return to the “why” behind Tier 2 interventions: not to control behavior, but to support growth.
From One-Off Trainings to Yearlong Change
One of the biggest challenges in school-based professional development is sustainability. A great training might spark interest, but without a structure for ongoing support, it rarely changes practice.
That’s why the CICO Cohort isn’t just a training. It’s a yearlong learning community for school teams ready to implement or refine CICO systems in real time. Each month, your team participates in:
- Live virtual sessions focused on practical strategies
- Asynchronous field sessions to apply what you’re learning in your own building
- Coaching support and tools tailored to your school’s unique culture
And because it’s virtual and field-based, your team doesn’t have to leave campus to participate.
Enrollment Now Open: Limited to 10 Schools
If your team is ready to build a Tier 2 system that actually works, the CICO Cohort can help. Enrollment is limited to 10 schools to ensure personalized support.
Learn more or schedule a conversation with Dr. Tim Grivois at tim@tgseducationalconsulting.com or visit schedule a call here.