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Important
Information for Parents of Harrand Creek Students
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Building-Based Student Support Team (BBSST) |
The Alabama State Dept. of Education requires all
schools in the state of Alabama to have a Building-Based
Student Support Team. The following information
regarding Harrand Creek’s BBSST is being offered to help
you understand its purpose and function.
What is BBSST?
You may have heard your child’s teacher mention
something called the BBSST and have wondered what it
means. The BBSST (Building-Based Student Support Team)
is a school-based, problem-solving group. Team members
consist of the principal, the school counselor, the
reading coach, the reading teacher, and at least two
regular classroom teachers. The special education
resource teacher serves as a consultant. Any teacher who
refers a child to the BBSST automatically becomes a
member of the team.
What does the BBSST do?
The BBSST meets once a month to review referrals from
classroom teachers. Teachers refer students who are
struggling academically or who have ongoing behavior
problems that impede their learning. The team identifies
the strengths and needs of the students and recommends
alternative strategies and techniques for the teachers
to try in the classroom in an attempt to help these
students be more successful. The team may also recommend
academic or behavioral screening, or a referral for
additional evaluation.
How will I know if my child has been referred to the
BBSST?
Your child’s teacher will notify you. If the teacher has
concerns about your child’s progress he/she will set up
a conference with you to discuss the problems. At this
time the teacher may discuss a BBSST referral with you.
The teacher may also notify you with a phone call or
note. After the team has met and discussed your child’s
referral you will receive a notice detailing the team’s
recommendations.
Who should I contact if I have
questions?
You should contact your child’s teacher, the school
counselor (Mrs. Reed), or the principal (Mr. Retherford).
The school number is 347-5383.
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