Reducing Post-Break Behavioral Incidents with Proactive CICO

Post-Break ODR Spike

+80% +15%

-81%

CICO Daily Average

5.6/10 7.8/10

+39%

Days to First Incident

2 days 11 days

+450%

The Problem

Every year after winter and spring breaks, the school experienced a sharp spike in office discipline referrals. In the first two weeks following each break, ODRs typically increased by 60-80% compared to the monthly average, with the most significant impact on grades 3-5. This pattern disrupted instruction, overwhelmed staff, and eroded the positive school climate built during the preceding weeks. The problem was predictable but had not been addressed with a proactive, systematic approach.

The Plan

1

2 weeks before break: Identify at-risk students

Review prior break patterns. Hold explicit conversations with students about expectations for returning.

Data Wall Student Profile See example

Elmer Suite → Data Wall

StudentMetric 1Metric 2Status

Student A At Risk Watch Flagged

Student B On Track On Track ✓

Stoplight colors show who needs attention at a glance.
2

Day 1 back: Welcome assembly + intensified CICO

Community-focused reset, not rules. Daily CICO for identified students instead of 2x/week.

10 min daily review

Factors Events See example

Elmer Suite → Factors

Factor Trend

SepOctNovDecJanFeb

↑ Trending positive — on track to meet target
3

Week 2: Data review and step-down

Determine which students can return to standard CICO frequency. Escalate those who haven't normalized.

DataDay Data Wall Factors