Class-Wide Function-Related Intervention Teams (CW-FIT) Tier 1

CW-FIT Tier 1 is a classroom management intervention designed for middle school art classrooms that uses positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) principles. The intervention targets seventh-grade students and focuses on teaching classroom expectations, using an interdependent group contingency with teams of 3-6 students, providing behavior-specific praise, and awarding points redeemable for rewards. Teachers set timers at 5-minute intervals to scan groups and award points when all team members are on task. Daily point goals are set at 75-85% of possible points, and teams meeting goals receive rewards (tangible items or early dismissal). The intervention includes a 45-minute teacher training session, 2 days of familiarization, and ongoing brief consultations. Teachers teach two classroom expectations over the first 2 days using scripted lessons with student participation, and provide 2-3 minute pre-corrections before each subsequent class.