Reintegration

The Reintegration Coach is tasked with facilitating reintegration activities include participating in the development of a reintegration plan with the student’s team (referenced above), oversight and ongoing monitoring of the reintegration plan during implementation, evaluation of reintegration plan success, and acting as a liaison between the sending Menta program and the receiving public school (to name a few). Reintegration supports are ultimately individualized to meet unique student needs, and Menta staff members assisting with reintegration facilitation are flexible in their supports as they work with students, districts, and families in order to ensure student success.

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The student is responsible for meeting the expectations of the fade away plan and working to assure continued success in the new environment. It is imperative for the student to take responsibility for reaching their goals.

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The parents work with fellow stakeholders to assure the students success. Communication between stakeholders is key to their child’s success.

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Collaborative relationships between Menta programs and the receiving public school are essential to meeting the reintegration goals established by the school district. Menta teams contribute to this process by responding quickly and effectively to the needs and requests of receiving public schools, by providing accurate and timely feedback regarding students in the transition process, and by working to actively problem-solve any challenges or problems that may arise.

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PHASES OF REINTEGRATION

Pre-Reintegration: During the pre-reintegration phase, Menta staff work with the home school staff to identify expectations, rules, and procedures that the child will need to adhere to once they return. Once the expectations for return are established, Menta staff work with the receiving school staff on what skills the child needs for successful reintegration. Individualized reintegration plans are developed with stakeholders (i.e., district, parents/families, students, Menta staff) that include documentation of present levels of performance and establishment of goals aimed at increasing student success.

Reintegration: During the reintegration process, Menta staff will come alongside the child by working with them get acclimated in their new setting, to practice any new skills needed in their new setting, and to work toward established reintegration goals (for example). Menta staff will continue to work collaboratively with receiving school staff in order to provide additional training and support needed during reintegration, and will also work with parents/guardians in order to encourage positive parental involvement.

Menta staff and a district staff member generally accompany a student on a “walk through” at the school that he or she will be attending. The walk through process gives the student an opportunity to tour the school, to meet staff members, to learn school rules and expectations, and to gain exposure to their new setting. Student concerns about transition are continually addressed, with necessary supports to address student concerns integrated into the student reintegration plan.

Collaboration between Menta staff, district staff, and the student continues as the student begins the transition process – with collaboration being ongoing until the student is stabilized.  Wrap-around services are provided to the student as needed to support the transition process, and student progress reports are completed at pre-determined intervals. In between progress reports, all involved parties monitor the student and address concerns as they emerge. This “real-time” monitoring provides the support necessary to make reintegration a success. Initial plans (e.g., part-time/full-time reintegration) can be adjusted based on the student’s needs and supports can be added or removed based on the student’s progress. Transitioning students are surrounded by supportive adults and systems intentionally designed to give students the best possible chance for success. Procedures for school visits and progress reporting are established in collaboration with the school district.

Post-Reintegration: The Post-Reintegration phase includes periodic visits with student, home school staff, and parents. The “check-in” includes identification of current levels of performance, strengths and weaknesses demonstrated in the student’s new setting, a review of the current student plan, and adjusting/adding supports needed in order to maintain successful outcomes.

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