Class-Wide Function-Related Intervention Teams (CW-FIT)

Class-Wide Function-Related Intervention Teams (CW-FIT) is a multitiered classroom behavior management intervention for elementary students, implemented in art classrooms in this study. The intervention targets students exhibiting disruptive behavior and aims to improve on-task behavior. CW-FIT is delivered through face-to-face instruction in art classes meeting 1-2 times per week for 30-60 minutes. Tier 1 includes: (1) teaching three social skills (following directions the first time, getting the teacher's attention the right way, ignoring others' inappropriate behavior) through 10-15 minute lessons with direct instruction, discussion, and role-play over 3 weeks; (2) organizing students into teams of 3-4 members; (3) using a timer set at 3-5 minute intervals; (4) awarding points and behavior-specific praise to teams displaying social skills; and (5) providing group rewards (tangible items like candy/pencils/toys or experiential activities) to teams meeting daily point goals. Tier 2 adds self-management charts for students not responding to Tier 1. Teachers received a 2-hour initial training session with a 30-minute booster session, plus brief consultation (10-15 minutes total) during implementation. Social skills posters are displayed throughout implementation.