Bist Information

Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST) is an evidence-based outreach program of Cornerstones of Care that partners with school administrators, teachers, and parents across the country to address the growing behavioral challenges of students in the classroom and at home. By helping schools and families understand trauma to help the youth, children can make positive changes in their lives. BIST uses problem-solving, founded on grace and accountability, to learn and grow. Grace is the unconditional relationship children have with adults, which allows them to make choices—some of which are mistakes—with the knowledge that adults will understand and still be on their side. Accountability guides children through their problem-solving when they have made a mistake and need to fix it. These two concepts allow children to feel secure in their relationships while learning.