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GSSD Student Services

GSSD Student Services. Student Transition Planning Iris Rowlett Student Services Coordinator. Information on Transition Planning and Many other topics . Available at GSSD Student Services Blog: http://blogs.gssd.ca/studentservices/. Transition Planning.

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GSSD Student Services

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  1. GSSD Student Services Student Transition Planning Iris Rowlett Student Services Coordinator

  2. Information on Transition Planning and Many other topics Available at GSSD Student Services Blog: http://blogs.gssd.ca/studentservices/

  3. Transition Planning • Transition planning is a process that facilitates movement from the known to the unknown. • The student’s age, grade, level of ability and the ‘life demands’ of the next environment must be considered at times of transition. • Transition needs should be considered for all students moving from one setting to the next. • Planning is required to assure successful transition for students with intensive needs.

  4. Transition Planning and RTI • Tier I – Universal Interventions • 80 – 90% of students • Share learning profiles with upcoming teachers, meet new teachers, introduce new environment • Tier II– Targeted Interventions • 5-10% of students • -share ROAs with upcoming teachers, plan with parents, insure continuity of SST/PSP involvement • Tier III – Intensive Individual Interventions • 1-5% of students • Individualized transition plans outlined in PPP

  5. When to Consider Transition Needs • Key transition times occur as a student moves from: • Home to a Prekindergarten/Preschool • Prekindergarten/Preschool to Kindergarten • Grade to Grade • Elementary School to High School • High School to a Post-Secondary or Vocational Situation

  6. Other Transition Times for Consideration • Returning to school after long breaks (long weekends, school holidays, illness, medical treatment, etc.) • Transition between classes/classrooms • Transitions from breaks (recess, noon hour, etc.)

  7. COMPONENTS OF TRANSITION PLANNING

  8. Family Involvement • Families represent continuity for the student. • They know the student better than anyone else and they will continue to be involved long after school staff. • Active participation by the family and frequent communication between home and school can help to make transition less stressful for the student and their family.

  9. Future Based • It is never too early to begin discussing the desired outcomes for a student in regard to adulthood. • Goals should be functional and based on outcomes. • Life skills necessary for the next environment should be emphasized. • Student strengths and interests need to be considered and students must be encouraged to become self advocates.

  10. Strong Student-Centred Team • Individuals involved in a transition planning may include : • extended family • Friends • Peers • classroom teachers • student support teachers • Administration • educational assistants • professional service providers • student services coordinators • other agency personnel (PECIP, health professionals, Community Living and the Ministry of Social Services, Partners in Employment, and SK Abilities.) • Large teams can be difficult to manage so it may be helpful to decide which members need to attend all meetings and which may be present at some meetings for a specific purpose.

  11. Frequent Review • Plans must be current and relevant. • Plans should be embedded in the student’s personal program plan.

  12. Preparation • All students should be given least one opportunity to meet others who will be part of their new environment (teachers, school administration, employers etc.) and an opportunity to tour the new environment. • Students with intensive needs will likely need more than one visit. • Pictures or a video of a new environment and people within it are useful for students who may be anxious, visual learners or require repetition. • Transition plans must be recorded, documenting goals, dates, roles and responsibilities. Transition planning templates are available to support this.

  13. Transition at a Glance • Transition into Kindergarten • Transition from Therapies (Pre-K & K) • Early Entrance • Grade-to-Grade Transition (Elem. & Middle Years) • Elementary to Middle Years Transition • School-to-School Transition • Home-Based Education to School Transition • Middle Years-to-Secondary Transition • Grade-to-Grade Secondary Transition • Transition to Adult Life

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