What do I need to know about this new, exceptional student?

1. Academic/Functional Skills

1.1. Functional Classroom Skills

1.2. Level of Independence

1.3. General grade/ability level to date

2. Scholastic History

2.1. How many schools - when and where

2.2. Success or difficulty with certain kinds of teaching styles

2.3. Any flagged behavioural concerns (e.g., suspension) or attendance problems

2.4. Placement and identification

2.5. Any prior connection to new school community which could be leveraged to support transition?

3. Positive and Effective Strategies

3.1. Via people (mentors, safe person, extra-curricular activities or groupings)

3.2. Breaks, structured, unstructured

3.3. Strategies to address specific concerns - e.g., anxiety, social skills

4. Family Involvement

4.1. Parent concerns/input/suggestions

4.2. Siblings (also transitioning?)

4.3. Family living arrangements

5. Social/Emotional

5.1. Self-regulation

5.2. Learning Skills and Work Habits

5.3. If prior trauma

5.4. Any specific known triggers

5.5. Ability to self-advocate

6. Assessment/Evaluation Information; benchmarks

6.1. Board assessments (K-Tea, Literacy, Numeracy)

6.2. Professional assessments/disclosures

6.3. SNC notes

7. Supports

7.1. SEA claims

7.2. Community/Third Party

7.3. Medical Interventions