The John McGivney School Authority is committed to ensuring a smooth and supportive transition process for students entering and leaving the John McGivney School Program. We recognize that effective service delivery must address the complex and evolving needs of children, families, and community partners.

To support families in making informed decisions at key points in their child’s educational and rehabilitative journey, a variety of coordinated strategies have been implemented. These strategies are grounded in the understanding that navigating decisions about school placement can often be overwhelming for families. As such, the John McGivney School Authority prioritizes the development of clear, well-defined transition plans to promote consistency, collaboration, and confidence throughout each stage of a child’s educational experience.

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.
  3. 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.
  4. School Visit
    • Student and family visit school and meet staff.
  5. Initial Registration
    • Family completes registration package to enroll in the JMSA program
  6. Intake Meeting with School Based Team
    • Family meets with the education team to discuss classroom programming.

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.
  2. School Team Meeting
    • Team meeting to discuss community school options with parents.
    •  A Release of Information Form is completed.
  3. Information Sharing
    •     Written referrals to district school boards and OHaH.
    •     All appropriate data including medical and other assessments are procured.
  4. District School Board Personnel Visit to John McGivney School
    • School Board Personnel visits student in their classroom.
  5. SEA Process/Purchase
    • Equipment is purchased for students based off of therapy, vision, and neuropsychological reports.
  6. Initial Registration
    • Family completes registration package to enroll in their community school.
  7. Transition Meeting
    •     JMSA and JMCC personnel, Ontario Health at Home, family and district school board staff attend.
  8. School Visit
    • Student and family visit school and meet staff.
  9.  In-Service to District School Board (as needed)
  10. Follow-up Support
    • JMSA Education Consultant visits students in community school to support transition and offers ongoing support as needed.

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.