Middle school transition programs

Eccles, J. Young adolescent development. Irvin Ed. Fields, D. Transition From elementary to middle school. Middle Matters, 10 8 , Jackson, A. Turning points Educating adolescents in the 21st century. Kingery, J. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 57 3 , Morgan, P. Designing comprehensive transitions. Principal leadership: Middle level edition, 1 7 , National Middle School Association.

This we believe: Keys to educating young adolescents. Westerville, OH: Author. Niesen, V. Transition from elementary to middle school: Strategies for educators. National Association of School Psychologists. Parker, A. Understanding and supporting young adolescents during the transition into middle school. Andrews Ed. Perkins, P. Elementary to middle school: Planning for transition.

Clearing House, 68 3 , Reynolds, K. The fourth grade experience: Insights toward the transition to middle school. Schexnaildre, E. The effects of classroom structure and practice on the transition to middle school. Doctoral dissertation. Shoshani, A. Journal of Happiness Studies, 14 4 , Theriot, M. Student discipline problems and the transition from elementary to middle school. Education and Urban Society, 42 2 , Merriam-Webster Online Department of Education Mentoring Resource Center Making the transition to middle school: How mentoring can help.

Watson, C. Transitions to and from middle school. Wormeli, R. Educational Leadership, 68 7 , Information is organized in seven key sections: 1 why are school transitions difficult, 2 who has the greatest difficulty with transitions, 3 difficult transitions and the process of disengagement, 4 facilitating successful systematic transitions: a conceptual framework, 5 the framework revisited, 6 facilitating successful transitions: recommendations, and 7 concluding comments.

Why School-based Mental Health? Green Strides Webinar Series. Human Trafficking Awareness for Educators. K School Emergency Management Trainings.

School Climate Survey Webinar Series. Supportive School Discipline Webinar Series. A Parent's Guide to Cyberbullying. A review of instruments for measuring social and emotional learning skills among secondary school students. Best Practices in Classroom Management. Building Student Resilience Toolkit. Bullying in Schools. Civic Learning and Engagement in Democracy. Considerations for Schools. Dating Abuse Fact Sheet.

Effective Programs to Address Trauma in Schools. Effectiveness of School Counseling. Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking.

Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Program. Engaging Students. Evaluation Brief: The Carol M. Facebook for Educators and Community Leaders. Facebook Guide: Help a Friend in Need. Family Skills Training for Parents and Children. Five Things to Know about Bullying. Five Things to Know about Kids who Bully. Focus on Prevention. Frequently Asked Questions about Response to Intervention.

Girls' Delinquency. Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology. Human Trafficking for School Administrators and Staff. Innovation Spotlights: Youth Engagement in California. Innovation Spotlights: Youth Engagement in Michigan. KnowBullying App for Smart Phones. Leveraging National Service in Your Schools. Marijuana and Kids: It's a Big Deal. Marijuana Talk Kit. Mental health in Finnish schools: so close to perfection.

Mental health needs of children and youth: The benefits of having schools assess available programs and services. Mitigating Hazards in School Facilities. Monitoring Fidelity of Implementation. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Opportunities for Meaningful Participation. Perceptions of Safety. Prescription Opioids and Heroin. Preventing Violence: A Primer. Preventing Youth Violence: Opportunities for Action.

Putting Knowledge into Action to Prevent Violence. Saturdays for Success: Program Guide. School Connectedness. Schools and the Affordable Care Act.

Strategies for Trauma-Informed Distance Learning. Substance Use at School. Suicide and Bullying Issue Brief.

Taking Action to Prevent Youth Violence. Trauma-Informed Classrooms. Using a survey of social and emotional learning and school climate to inform decisionmaking. Youth Mental Health: Trends and Outlook. A College Planning Guide to Success. George Koob. Building a Culture of Success. Hendersonville High Advisory. National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. The Crisis of Connection for Adolescent Boys.

The Science of Vaping. Why Youth Join Gangs. Title IX. Skip to Main Content. Contact Us. Site Index. Families Educators Districts Communities. Comprehensive transition programming includes, but is not limited to, providing social and academic support for students in three significant periods of transition: Students Accessing Special Education Services: Transition programs for students in special education help prepare students with disabilities to gain access to the supports and services necessary to become as independent as possible.

Freshmen frequently demonstrate a decline in academic achievement and attendance and students fail ninth grade than any other grade of high school. Ultimately, as NMSA supports, since the high school dropout rates are significantly lower in districts and schools with successful transition programs, school communities and leaders should ensure that both young adolescents and parents are provided with the appropriate tools and information to ensure individual care for each student.

As each public and private school has its own unique curriculum and academic requirements, not all schools have successfully implemented transition programs. The best approach, for parents is to speak with the teachers , department chairs, and principals at the middle school level.