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- Lorain, P. (2017). Transition to middle school. National Education Association: Great Public Schools for Every Student. Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/tools/16657.htm. This article discusses successful middle school transitions and is written by a retired middle and high school teacher and principal. Mr. Lorain talks about what schools can do to help students in the process, how to create a transition program that involves all stakeholders, and also highlights many additional articles he's written such as "Brain Development in Adolescents".
- Gilewski, C. D. & Nunn, N. L. (2016, November). Transitioning young adolescents from elementary to middle school. Association for Middle Level Education. Retrieved from https://www.amle.org/BrowsebyTopic/WhatsNew/WNDet/TabId/270/ArtMID/888/ArticleID/750/Transitioning-Young-Adolescents-from-Elementary-to-Middle-School.aspx. This research summary includes valuable information on aspects of procedural transition, social transition, academic transition, and how to implement an effective transition program. Furthermore, this site gives many examples of transition activities that can be performed with students. Finally, it includes successful examples of schools who have consistently and successfully facilitated the elementary to middle school transition.
- Vicker, B. (2003). Transition to middle school. The Reporter: Indiana University Bloomington, 8(3), 19-21. Retrieved from https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/Transition-to-Middle-School. This school page offers important information in the successful transition for students with Autism to middle school. It specifically gives 5 key steps in the process including; preparation during the last year of elementary school, planning the curriculum, goals and schedule, and preparing the parents, student(s), and staff.
- Hill, L. M. & Mobley, J. A. (2016). Making the change from elementary to middle school. Vistas Online: American Counseling Association Knowledge Center. Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/vistas/article_2208c024f16116603abcacff0000bee5e7.pdf?sfvrsn=96d6442c_4. This document talks about overlooked issues students face during the transition to middle school. These include a drop in self-esteem, psychological distress, environmental adjustments, and developmental changes. Furthermore, it offers sound reasons for creating and implementing a comprehensive transitional program.
- PEATCVirginia. (2016, April, 20). Moving on from elementary to middle school with an IEP {Video File}. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2FgwI3fNUQ. This video by a middle school principal discusses practical strategies for families to prepare children with IEP's for the successful transition to middle school. Some of these include how to get prepared, staying informed of transition details and changes, and reducing the overall stress of the process.
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