PODS (Performance Organizational Design Systems) is a classroom management system that uses cooperative learning groups. Students are placed into learning groups that stay together for an extended period. They are accountable to each other and earn points for behaviors like completing homework and participating in class. The entire group cannot turn in assignments until all students have finished. This encourages students to help each other succeed. PODS transforms the teacher's role and puts students in control of their own behavior and that of their group.