Course Objectives:

• Devising classroom organization that maximizes student learning
• Planning to create predictability in the classroom
• Developing clear expectations to increase credibility
• Creating procedures and routines to enhance the efficiency of instructional time
• Developing a model to ensure consistency of practices

"Transformational Leadership"

Created to address the specific challenges faced by building and/district leaders, this conference features presenters from across the Midwest who possess BIST experience in a variety of school settings from urban to suburban and elementary to secondary. During this conference, we will focus on:

• Specific supports for leaders during all phases of BIST implementation.
• Teacher ownership and efficacy regarding students who struggle.
• Leading in a manner that keeps the WHY at the forefront of decision making.
• Developing indicators that demonstrate success.
• School site visits: What are other buildings doing that are successful?

Day 1: January 23, 2020:  8:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Day 2: January 24, 2020:  8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

• Philosophical review for staff that have previously attended Basic BIST.
• Special Emphasis will be placed on Teaching/Protecting, Planning and Outlasting
• Creating the confidence to support difficult students in making life changes.

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 816.508.3652

Day 1: April 24, 2020:  5:00—9:00 p.m.
Day 2: April 25, 2020:  8:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

• 1 graduate credit available through Baker University
• meals are provided