Transition
Pre-K to Elementary
Elementary to Middle
Middle to HS
New to District
100
What forms are needed for a transition meeting?
DEC 5, amended DEC 4, Student Invitation (if applicable), and Parent Invitation
100
What is the best time of the year to hold a preschool transition meeting?
In the spring of the year.
100
As it relates to transition, when should a parent be allowed to visit a class?
When they receive a confirmation letter from student assignment.
100
Which DPS participants are required?
Sending Facilitator/LEA, sending school's case manager, and receiving school's representative
100
What is the maximum amount of time a student should be enrolled before a transition meeting is held?
Within the first 7 days.
200
When is it is appropriate to hold a transition meeting?
When a student is going to another school or another placement.
200
When is it appropriate to remove transportation at a preschool transition meeting?
When the student will not be in a separate setting in the fall of the upcoming year or does not require transition for physical or behavioral needs.
200
How do you determine the appropriate service delivery for students moving from elementary school?
Based on the student data driven needs.
200
What is the appropriate way to discuss self-contained SED students transitioning to high school?
Based on data driven needs of the students, not school resources.
200
When should initial paperwork be completed at the transition meeting?
When an EC student is from out of state and prior eligibility has been established.
300
Which stakeholders are required at a transition meeting?
Parents, general ed. teacher, special ed. teacher, and LEA.
300
What is the most prevailing problem at preschool meetings?
The present level and goals are not reflective of kindergarten needs.
300
What are the 3 testing options that should be discussed at the transition meeting?
EOG/EOC's, Extend 2, and Extend 1
300
When do you close/verify the transition IEP?
Prior to transitioning the folders to the new school.
300
Who should be the stakeholders for the out of state transition meetings?
LEA, parent, student, psychologist, regular ed., and special ed. teacher
400
How much notice do parents need before a transition meeting?
10 days
400
Is it appropriate to invite the related service provider of the student to the transition meetings?
Yes, but not always required.
400
What 3 continuum should be discussed during the transition meeting and in what order?
Regular, Resource, or Separate.
400
When does the team discuss OCS placement as an option?
Prior to the transition meeting.
400
When should mental health providers or court councelors be invited by the case managers?
Only via parental permission.
500
What school is required to have transition meetings for both entrance and exit?
Lakeview
500
Are you required to have a transition meeting when kids are developmentally delayed?
No, just follow the normal IEP procedure.
500
Bonus
Bonus
500
As best practice, how many formal evaluations should a student have prior to their transition to high school?
At least one formal middle school school evaluation.
500
What is the transition process for students coming from a hospital setting (ex. Red Mill)?
Best practices: contact EC Facilitator for appropriate stakeholders and documentation.
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