What is IST

What is IST?

IST stands for Instructional Support Team, a state-mandated program whose goals are to maximize individual student success in the regular classroom.

How Does IST Work?

The IST procedure involves three general steps:

Identification of the student's need for support.
Determination of the strategies needed to assist the child.
Implementation of the intervention strategies through a continuum of services.

Summary

The IST process is a very positive, success-oriented program which follows specific assessment and intervention tactics to help remove educational and behavioral stumbling blocks for elementary children in the regular classroom. It is a team approach designed to assist students to function successfully in the elementary school environment.