CONNECTIONS FOR STUDENTS |
Lessons Learned and Effective Practices Regarding the Implementation of the Connections for Students Model to Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) |
Collaborative Services Delivery Model (CSDM) for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Phase 2 Report of |
THE PROVINCIAL ADVISORY TEAM (PAT) |
| 1 | Introduction | Characteristics of Success and Suggested Strategies Communication Consistent communication policies, procedures, and roles and responsibilities are vital for successful implementation of Connections for Students. Open and honest communication needs to occur on a regular basis and be planned for. Communication in each instance is essential so that both partners are aware of the situation and can arrange for support as quickly as possible. Provincial Advisory Team Recommended Communication Strategies Regular Meetings Ensure that meetings occur on a regular basis and are goal oriented and collaborative. Attempt to schedule all transition team meetings during the first meeting of the transition team. Meeting Minutes Include meeting minutes as a regular practice during transition team meetings. Meeting minutes can engage all members of the transition team and provide opportunities to plan effectively for the student. Make copies of minutes available to all members of the transition team in a timely fashion after each meeting. Minutes can be reviewed at the beginning of the next meeting to determine actions taken and results achieved. Common Language Transition team members have the common goal of making the childs strengths and needs the primary focus of discussions and planning. To facilitate this process, it is helpful to use language that is understood by all parties. Develop capacity of school board and AIP staff in the understanding and use of assessment tools which guide the program focus for the student, and ensure that parents receive consistent messaging from AIP providers and school board staff involved in the transition process for their child. |
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| 2 | Characteristics of Success and Suggested Strategies |
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| Communication | |||
| Planning | |||
| Student Centred Teams | |||
| Flexibility | |||
| 3 | Approaches to Effective Collaboration | ||
| People & Organizational Management | |||
| Roles and Responsibilities | |||
| Decision Making | |||
| Geography | |||
| Training and Learning | |||
| Early Withdrawl from IBI | |||
| Parent Engagement | |||
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