Structured Time Out

Intervention

Using a structured time out is an effective method to adress a students behacior, this type of intervention is easy to set up and implement and provides a sstudent with a consistent and predicitable consequence that is structures and always the same procedure.

Direct Application to Tier 3

• Use with a student who exhibits recent behavior problems and disruptions

• Can be used when the student does not respond to other consequences

• Helps a student when they have a hard time calming down or settling in a timely manner.

How to use Intervention

• Implement an in-class time out

  • Choose a specific spot in the class room make sure it willa always be the same spot

  • create a relaxing enviornment with a seat or table for the student to sit at.

  • Provide a timer to measure the amount of time they will be there

  • implement rules for taking the time out ex) no talking to other students, do deep breathing exercises.

  • provide fidgets or sensory items for the student.

Citations

Time Out (Structured Time Out). PBIS World RSS. (n.d.). https://www.pbisworld.com/tier-3/time-out-structured-time-out/.