REINTEGRATION

The Menta Group strongly believes that all children should be educated in the least restrictive environment that meets their needs. To that end, Menta staff are determined to collaborate with all referring school districts in order to support the reintegration of students back into public school and/or less restrictive settings.  Successful reintegration depends on a number of factors:

• Collaborative Relationship between Menta Programs and the Public School:  Representatives from both programs must team together with the student and family in order to plan for and coordinate every step of the reintegration process. A collaborative team ensures that the student feels supported throughout the process and welcomed in his/her new school, and also ensures that a representative team is assembled to problem-solve together in preparation for the transition.
• Preparation of the Student and Family: The level of structure, procedures, and expectations for students vary from school to school. It is critical that Menta staff appreciate these differences and work closely with each transitioning student (and respective home school staff) on the specific skills that he or she will need to be successful in his/her new school placement.  
• A Comprehensive Plan for Reintegration: Reintegration is a stressful process for students and their families.  A gradual transition to a new school environment that follows a pre-determined plan allows for continued support and stability by the original school program, while the student becomes acclimated at the receiving school. 
• Transportation Planning:  In order to maintain a consistent transition schedule, transportation must be available to move students from one site to the other as planned. 
• Frequent Feedback & Communication:  Frequent communication between both school programs is essential in order to monitor student progress during reintegration and to quickly identify and solve problems as they arise.
• Flexible Resources & Supports: The needs of transitioning students vary across situations and over time.  Resources and supports must be easily accessible at both school sites, and schools must be flexible in their selection/implementation of identified resources and support in order to meet student needs.

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