Definition of BBSST

Building-Based Student Support Team is a school-based, problem solving approach to meet the needs of students in regular education classroom settings. Team members discuss issues related to specific individual needs of students and teachers and offers teacher assistance in resolving problems. The team is composed of regular program teachers, administrators, counselors, and other individuals, as needed (ie. special education personnel.) This team pools their expertise from many areas to help resolve many school and student issues. Using this opportunity to address concerns and find solutions. Through this team effort, referrals to programs outside the regular classroom can be significantly reduced. Educators can receive immediate support when confronting specific academic, social, and/or behavioral concerns regarding students.