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7/11/2018 1 MANAGING TRANSITIONS throughout the education journey Kirsty Russell – parent, writer, speaker & advocate www.PositiveSpecialNeedsParenting.com Transitions
Transcript of Workshop 2 Kirsty Russell Managing...
7/11/2018
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MANAGING TRANSITIONS throughout the education journey
Kirsty Russell – parent, writer, speaker & advocate www.PositiveSpecialNeedsParenting.com
Transitions
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Transition to Mainstream 2011
“A little part of me wishes we didn’t have to make him do this, that maybe it would be better for him to stay where he is.
I’m trying not to listen to that voice – I know deep down this is the right thing to do and we need to ride this out. But why is the right thing never the easy thing?”
TRANSITION STRATEGIES
4 steps to make the transition a success
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Understand key transition events
TIMELINE
You can never start too early
Map out a timeline
Identify when, what, how, who
Understand policies
PREPARATION
Request adjustments
Identify contact point
Prepare documentation
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Prioritise communication
STRATEGIES
Focus on strengths
Define success
Engage specialists
Evaluate measures of success
EVALUATION
Identify improvements
Review transition process
Involve your child
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School Transition Checklist
Transition Tools
Map out the timeline
Do your preparation
Develop strategies
Evaluate the process
Use the school checklist
