This course is designed to provide elementary/secondary school personnel with a comprehensive organizational, behavioral and curricular approach to support students who exhibit challenging behaviors. Participants will develop an understanding of the psycho-educational philosophy of the BIST model and how it ties into trauma-informed care for students. They will also learn the Goals for Life, language to reduce resistance with difficult students and develop effective communication skills with parents and other staff members. Through role-playing, participants will have the opportunity to observe the new concepts being taught by the Behavior Intervention Support Team.

• 2 graduate credits available through Baker University

This course is designed to provide elementary/secondary school personnel with a comprehensive organizational, behavioral and curricular approach to support students who exhibit challenging behaviors. Participants will develop an understanding of the psycho-educational philosophy of the BIST model and how it ties into trauma-informed care for students. They will also learn the Goals for Life, language to reduce resistance with difficult students and develop effective communication skills with parents and other staff members. Through role-playing, participants will have the opportunity to observe the new concepts being taught by the Behavior Intervention Support Team.

• *3 Graduate credits available through Baker University

This course is designed as a philosophical review for staff who have previously attended Basic BIST. It is a great way to renew individual or building energy around the BIST philosophy and intentionality for students as they navigate chaotic and traumatic experiences.

• 1 graduate credit available through Baker University

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

"I Wasn't Trained To Do This!" Strategies to Support Students with Mental Health Issues

This course is designed to provide school personnel with comprehensive knowledge in dealing with children who have been diagnosed or exhibit symptoms associated with a psychiatric disorder. We will examine specific childhood mental health issues as well as effective school-based intervention strategies to help the student experience school success. The BIST model will provide the foundation for many of the intervention strategies discussed.

*1 graduate credit available through Baker University