In addition to our one-day New Teacher Workshop, we are excited to offer a series of sessions to support our new educators throughout this school year. The focus areas have been specifically chosen to match the unique needs for each time of the school year.

Topics:

• Session 1
  • How to create a credible presence in the classroom
  • Building a foundation of structure, consistency and predictability
• Session 2
  • Reflect and adjust: What’s working well, what needs to be adjusted
  • Problem-solving challenges
  • How to make transitions smooth and time-efficient
• Session 3
  • Preparing for Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Partnering with parents
• Session 4
  • Re-Establishing boundaries
  • Resetting/adjusting procedures
• Session 5
  • Importance of Early Intervention
  • Staying the course
  • How to finish strong
  • Planning for next year

Each session will be presented from 4:00-5:30 PM Central using the same Zoom link each time.

This workshop meets at 9:30-10:30 am Central Time several times during the school year. The Zoom link will be the same each month.

This course will help identify specific strategies to help administrators to support teachers within the BIST model and increase their ability to problem solve and support students as they navigate chaotic and traumatic experiences. Discussions and role-playing of effective conflict management and responses to anger, denial and demands will require vulnerability on the part of participants.

If you miss one of the sessions, please email a request for a recording to BIST@cornerstonesofcare.org

As part of its mission to support children and families, the Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST) is offering a series of three classes for parents and guardians. Learn how you can successfully guide and encourage your child at home and support them in school. 

BIST Virtual Parenting Series (all times are Central)

5:45 PM - 6:00 PM       Enter Zoom Waiting Room 

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM      Informational Session 

6:45 PM – 7:00 PM      Questions and Answers 

Session 1- Punishment vs. Protection 

Session 2- Enabling vs. Equipping 

Session 3- Cultivating Accountability to Grow Seeds of Empathy 

These classes are designed to: 

• Create consistency between school and home 

• Provide language for adults to use when redirecting children 

• Share ways to problem solve to increase your child’s success 

• Increase generosity and kindness in your children 

• Bring a sense of calm to your home 

Please join us for any or all three sessions! 

We are excited to offer this opportunity to you! 

• Develop an understanding of the psycho-educational philosophy of the BIST model
• Learn the skills and language to problem solve with difficult students
• Develop effective communication skills with parts and other staff members.

GET FIRED UP!!

Igniting Our Whole Team

Schools, Students and Families

This is an opportunity to spend time with like-minded leaders and develop or enhance your vision for your school culture regarding students who struggle.

Breakfast will be served at 8:00 am each day.

Thursday we will go to specific sites to see BIST in action. Box lunches will be provided. A social time ("Happy Hour") will be available to everyone after we let out for the day held at the Marriott (200 W 12th St) a few blocks away. 

Friday will be a day of collaboration and inspiration. A hot, buffet lunch will be provided today.

For those traveling a distance and needing a hotel room, discounted rooms are available at the Marriott using this link https://book.passkey.com/e/50614266 (the discounted price is guaranteed until 12/27/2023).

Growing Our Impact

Building a Team for Our Future

This course is for building Vision Teams to network with other Vision Teams, analyze data, build on the philosophical BIST foundation, and problem-solve to meet the needs of our most challenging students.

Please call our office to register your team at 816-601-4513 or send an email with the names of your team members and their email addresses to BIST@cornerstonesofcare.org