The John McGivney School Authority provides for a smooth transition for students entering and leaving the John McGivney School Authority School Program. The John McGivney School Authority recognizes that services to families must address the multiple changing and intertwining needs of children, families, and community service providers. The following strategies have been implemented to assist families making decisions at crucial crossroads of their child’s educational and rehabilitative needs. The premise underpinning coordination of services is based on the recognition that pediatric rehabilitation services can be overwhelming for families. Consequently, clear, defined plans must be articulated.

A. Transition from JMCC Outpatient Services to John McGivney School:

For children receiving JMCC therapy services, who are school-aged and met the eligibility criteria for admission to the John McGivney School, the following processes occur, with parent consent:

  1. Referral (From JMCC Therapist)
  2. Collation of Assessments
  • All appropriate data including medical and other assessments are procured.
  1. Multidisciplinary Team Meeting
  • Family, rehabilitation team and educators meet to determine the suitability of the program and student’s needs.
  • A Release of Information Form is completed.
  1. School Visit
  • Student and family visit school and meet staff.
  1. Initial Registration

B. Transition/Demission Process from John McGivney School to District School Board:

For children attending the John McGivney School, the following processes occur, with parent consent:

  1. Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (Starts in New Year)
  • Professional team review to determine student progress with respect to possible transition.
  1. School Team Meeting
  • Team meeting to discuss community school options with parents.
  1. Information Sharing
  • Written referrals to district school boards and CCAC.
  1. SEA Process/Purchase
  2. District School Board Personnel Visit to John McGivney School
  3. Transition Meeting
  • JMSA and JMCC personnel, Ontario Health at Home, family and district school board staff attend.
  1. School Visit
  2. In-Service to District School Board (as needed)
  3. Follow-up Support

While ongoing dialogue and collaboration occurs throughout this process, frequency is determined by family and student needs. At any time, families can request further information or visits. All appropriate Releases of Information are procured from families before the transmission of information.

The John McGivney School Authority principal is responsible to ensure these processes occur and that families understand the transition process.