Families with JK/SK Children with Special Needs
Parent meeting concerning transition for JK/SK students with special needs
On Thursday March 1, 2012, the Halton District School Board will host an evening information session for parents highlighting the transition process to JK/SK for students with special needs.
Location: Bruce Trail Public School (Milton)
Date: Thursday March 1, 2012
Time: 7– 9 p.m.
Topics will include:
• From Registration to First Day
• Planning for Students with Special Needs
• C.C.A.C. (Community Care Access Centre)
• SEAC – Special Education Advisory Committee
- Ensuring a well-planned and organized start to the school year is critical for children with special needs. Schools keep families informed about the requirements and procedures necessary for September enrollment. Below is a sample school checklist that identifies some of the requirements.
- Kindergarten registration advertised
- Parents complete registration and Special Needs Information forms
- Parents are invited to the Transition to Kindergarten parent winter meeting
- With parental consent, an observation visit to the pre-school setting arranged for school staff and appropriate support staff
- In-school case conferences arranged, with parental consent, to discuss student’s strengths and needs; relevant professionals invited (e.g. Community Care
Access Centre, Halton Pre-School Speech & Language, Pre-school Autism Services, Erin Oak, Halton Children & Youth Services, Pre-school Resources Teachers etc.)
- Referrals made to C.C.A.C. for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Services, as appropriate
- In-school case manager assigned
- With parental consent, relevant assessments and/or discharge reports from pre-school settings and services collected
- Consultation from Pre-School Services is available upon request following school start
- On-going case conferences held as needed
- Communication with parents maintained Special Needs