Exhibit 3 - School Experience.pdf

FIfYES Exhibit 3 - School Experience (03/25)

FYES EXHIBIT 3

Assessment of School Experience

Instructions and Cue Questions to Explore School Experience

The purpose of the School Experience assessment is to explore the young person’s school experience by asking open-ended questions that provide opportunities for them to talk about what has been positive and challenging, and what supports/help they currently have and need. The interviewer should first build rapport with the young person and explain that while we encourage them to openly share information, they are not required to answer every question that is asked. Ensure the young person understands that the information gathered will be shared with their DCS Specialist and an Education Specialist (when available) for the purpose of improving their understanding of the young person’s school experience and their current and future school/education needs. This information will also be summarized in their education plan.

The following cue questions may be used to initiate conversations with young people about their school experiences. The young person is not required to respond to any particular question, but is encouraged to share their experience for the purposes noted above. There is no requirement to ask every question exactly as written, or to ask all of the questions listed below. A young person may respond in such a way that addresses multiple areas in a single response, or their response may not appear to answer the question. Ask additional questions as needed to ensure there is sufficient information to understand and summarize the young person’s experience. Record the summary information and review with the young person to ensure it accurately reflects their school experience. Reaffirm their understanding that the information will be shared with their DCS Specialist and an Education Specialist (when available) to assist with education planning.

Ask the young person for any additional information they would like to include in the summary.

• How would you describe your school year so far (or most recent school year)?

` How has this year compared to other years?

` What has gone well?

` What has been difficult/challenging?

` What are you looking forward to this/next school year?

` What is/are the most important thing(s) that need to happen for you to have a good year?

• Do you feel welcome at your school? What has made you feel welcome/unwelcome at your school?

• What school activities are you participating in (or participated in last year)?

• How has/does your home life/environment support participating in activities?

• Have you had difficulties at school that resulted in consequences/discipline?

• Are you familiar with your school handbook and school policies? How has your caregiver helped you to understand these policies?

• Do you feel your school follows the school handbook and policies when addressing conflicts between students or adults?

• Is there a particular adult(s) you look forward to seeing at school?

• What makes you look forward to seeing them?

• Who are the adults that you are most likely to talk to at school if you have questions or need help?

` What makes you feel comfortable approaching that person(s)?

• Who do you talk to about your questions and plans for your future, including career/work-life?

• What should your teacher(s), coach, school nurse, school support staff (or others) know about you?

• Who is the best person to share that information? (i.e. yourself and/or an adult support such as DCSS or caregiver)

FYES Exhibit 3 - School Experience

Assessment of School Experience

Student Name

Activities and Supports

Please attach separate sheet if more space for any field is required.

Plan Start Date

Education Champion/Primary Adult Advocate

Education Team Members

Employer/Job Schedule:

Support:

Volunteering:

Current School/Community Based Activities:

Academic

I have all the help I need

Service Learning

Athletics

I need help (check all that apply)

Band

Transportation

Other (Clubs/Activities)

Other:

Choir

Faith Based

Funding for fees, uniforms, equipment, travel, etc.

Club Hobby

Theater/Plays

Help/participation from adult(s)

FYES Exhibit 3 - School Experience

Assessment of School Experience

Activities and Supports ~ continued

Name

Contact Information

Relationship/Role

Summary of Student’s School Experience: (see “Instructions and Cue Questions” below)

Language/Cultural Support Needs:

Student’s Education Champion/Primary Adult Support