Bizi provides a comprehensive, automated Positive Behavior Interventions Supports (PBIS) solution integrated with school SIS systems to reinforce student achievement. The platform allows schools to customize reward structures and automate direct deposits of digital currency for positive behaviors and academic performance. This system motivates students while simultaneously equipping them with practical financial literacy skills through an integrated school store and banking app.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Schools face challenges in consistently motivating students and reinforcing positive behaviors, attendance, and academic achievements. Existing systems often require manual tracking and lack integration with core administrative functions, leading to administrative overhead and inconsistent student engagement.
Solution
Bizi provides an automated token economy system designed to enhance student motivation and foster a positive school culture. The platform integrates with existing Student Information Systems (SIS) to automatically award virtual currency, or "BiziBucks," to students for achievements such as attendance and academic performance. This virtual currency can then be redeemed by students in a customized online school store for various rewards and privileges. The system also offers data tracking tools and pay period statements to monitor student progress and facilitate communication with families, thereby promoting financial literacy and simplifying the management of school-wide incentive programs.
Target Audience
The primary customers are K-12 schools and school districts seeking to implement or improve their student incentive and positive behavior support systems.
Features
- SIS integration for automated virtual currency deposits based on student performance data.
- Customizable online school store for reward redemption, managed through the Bizi platform.
- Student-facing mobile application for tracking earnings, managing virtual currency, and accessing the school store.
- Automated award of virtual currency for daily attendance and bi-weekly academic achievements (grades).
- Data tracking tools and pay period statements for monitoring student progress and reporting.
- PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) framework alignment for behavior reinforcement.
- Financial literacy components integrated into the student experience.