APPENDIX G

Re-Entry Checklist

Obtain a written release of information signed by parents/guardians/caregivers and providers to coordinate care with outside providers as applicable

Confer with student and parents/guardians/caregivers about any specific requests on how to handle the situation

Inform the student’s teachers about possible days of absence

Allow accommodations for students to make up work (be understanding that missed assignments may add stress to students)

A re-entry meeting should be scheduled consisting of the site administrator, schoolbased mental health professional, teacher, parent/guardian/family, and/or student where appropriate

Mental health professionals or trusted staff members should maintain ongoing contact to monitor student’s actions and moods for a determined period of time;

Work with parents/guardians/caregivers to involve the student in an aftercare plan and/or safety plan at school (see Appendix C). The safety plan should be communicated to the site administrator and mental health staff. The team should consider and discuss other staff who may need to be aware such as classroom teachers and instructional assistants. The safety plan should not be disclosed to staff outside of the Contra Costa County Office of Education unless obtaining a release of information, staff who do not work regularly with a student, or other students on campus.

A Student Success Team (SST), Individual Education Plan (IEP), or Section 504 meeting should be convened to discuss and document multi-tiered systems of supports and services for the student after a suicide attempt