Welcome participants. Introduce yourself and share the session’s focus: building a school-wide point-based incentive engine. Briefly preview the flow: objectives, metaphor, examples, and hands-on design.

Read each objective aloud. Emphasize that by the end, teachers will not only understand the engine metaphor but also begin designing their own system.

Explain MTSS Tier 1: universal supports for all students. Stress how proactive, school-wide systems reduce discipline referrals and boost engagement.

Share research: students who receive consistent positive feedback show higher motivation and fewer behavior issues. Invite participants to share quick examples from their classrooms.

Introduce the engine metaphor. Use a diagram on the screen if possible. Ask: “What happens if we don’t refuel or if gauges don’t work?”

Discuss guidelines for assigning point values: balance frequency and effort. Encourage sharing: “What behaviors earn high vs. low points in your school?”

Highlight how to select 3–5 universal behaviors. Encourage participants to list behaviors already in their school’s expectations matrix.

Show examples of tracking tools: digital spreadsheets, punch cards, classroom charts. Discuss pros and cons of each method.

Walk through a sample engine diagram. Point out how fuel, components, and gauges work together. Solicit quick reactions.

Transition to the hands-on activity. Instruct participants to open their worksheets and begin identifying behaviors and point values.