Group Contingencies Self-Paced Module

An Exclusionary Discipline Alternative Practice

This free, self-paced module helps educators deepen their understanding and apply each strategy in real classrooms. With built-in examples and reflection prompts, it’s flexible, interactive, and designed for practical implementation.

Course Objectives

  • Participants will be able to:
      • Define group contingencies and their purpose.
      • Differentiate independent, dependent, and interdependent group contingencies.
      • Identify the steps for implementing a group contingency. 
      • Describe the 6-step group contingency process in a classroom scenario.
      • Apply the 6-step group contingency process to a classroom scenario.
  • In order to:
    • Encourage the use of group contingencies to support positive classroom behavior and promote goal-aligned behavior change.

Agenda

  • Introduction to Group Contingencies
  • Key Features and Types of Group Contingencies
  • Steps for Implementing an Effective Group Contingency
  • Applying the Process to a Classroom Scenario
  • Reflection and Practice
  • Wrap-Up and Additional Resources