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 Planning Planning for capacity building, training and learning must be systemic and focused and incorporate resources that are readily available. Ensure there are clear goals, directions, and consensus on what is needed. Planning ahead during monthly meetings is necessary to ensure the childs needs are met. Ensure understanding of all team roles and responsibilities as they shift through the Connections for Students process. Plan ahead during monthly meetings with the end in mind and appoint a Connections for Students lead position to coordinate activities between AIP provider, school board and school teams. Provincial Advisory Team Recommended Communication Strategies Transition Protocol Develop a protocol that can be shared with all participants. A well-developed protocol will outline the process and provide clear information and supports to AIP providers and school board staff regarding transition to school for students receiving Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) therapy. The protocol should also be shared with parents, principals, and other school board staff, to ensure everyone has the same information and expectations. Protocols should be concise and reader friendly so that they can be used by parents, service providers, and school boards. Avoid the use of technical language and acronyms. Set aside time early on to review protocols, practices and procedures when implementing Connections for Students. Revise and update protocols as required. Support Packages Ensure that all system principals and school teams have a support package that provides everything they need for implementation so their energies are not spent on organizing, finding process information, forms, etc. Templates required for the process should be readily accessible for all members of the transition team. |
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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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