The Formal Periodic Review for Students

While seated in an AEDY program, you will be asked to participate in the Formal Periodic Review or FPR process. Here's what you need to know.

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There are two types of FPR, the initial FPR which will happen within the first 5 days you're in the program, and the 45-day FPR which will happen every 45 schools days, even if you've been expelled. They both use the same form so your paperwork will always look the same.

You, your parent or guardian, administrators from your home school and your AEDY program, and maybe some others like a counselor, special education teacher, or English Learner teacher will meet for the FPR. This group of adults is here to support you, so if there's someone else who should be joining, be sure to tell your AEDY or home school administrator.

During the meeting, everyone will review each of these areas together - pause to read. So what do you need to know and what questions should you ask?

Let's go through checklists of things you can SAY during the meeting and things you should KNOW by the end. Everything has been reworded as a question so if you're not sure, you can ask. A printable version of the checklists is available below this video.

It's a good idea to read through the list before the meeting and maybe take a few notes about things you want to say. Circle or star the box on each row to note for yourself if you will say the thing to say or know the I Know statement or if you will ask the question instead.

Remember, each meeting is a new opportunity to speak up for yourself and these lists are here to help but are not the end all be all - if you have questions that are not included on this list, write them in the My Notes section and be sure to bring them up during the meeting!

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At the initial FPR, here are some things you can say or questions to ask: I know that I am responsible for my own behavior and reactions. I think these things would help me control my actions better...; While I'm here I want to learn...; I do my best academic work when...

Below this list, the My Notes section is a great space to use to finish the statements and write what you'd like to say. You can also add more questions to ask.

Flip the checklist over and you'll find this list of "I know" statements with matching questions to the right: I know why I am in an AEDY program. I know that AEDY is temporary and I will not be here forever. I know what information the behavioral assessment says about me. I know how the AEDY program staff will help me while I'm here. I know what goal(s) I have to meet to exit from AEDY and I know how I will know that I have met my goal(s). I know how I will get to school and back every day. I know what classes I will take in AEDY and how I will access the materials. I know what the behavior expectations are in AEDY. And, I know that my opinion about my placement here has been written in the FPR document.

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After you've been in the program for 45 school days or if you've met your required behavior goal early, another FPR meeting will be held. The purpose of this meeting is to review all of your progress while in the program and then to look at the data to say whether or not you've met your required behavior goal(s).

At the 45-day FPR, here are some things you can say or questions to ask: I know that I am responsible for my own behavior and reactions. Since I've been here, these things have helped me...; I think it would help me more if...;  I want to get better at...;  Since I've been here, I think I've been doing well with...

Flip it over and here are some things you should know and questions to ask if you don't: I know that AEDY is a temporary placement and I will not be here forever. I know what was talked about during my last formal periodic review. I know how the program staff help me in AEDY. I know if things that staff are doing to help are working for me. I know what goal(s) I have to meet to exit from AEDY. I know my goal progress and if I have met my goal(s). I know my attendance record from AEDY. I know my academic grades and credits. And, I know that my opinion about my placement here has been written in the FPR document.

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If you've met your required behavior goal(s), it's time to exit from AEDY. Most of the time, the exit/transition meeting will be part of the 45-day meeting, but the discussion will be a little bit different. This time, the team is talking about what will work best for you as you head back to your home school.

While writing the transition/exit plan, here are some things you can say or questions to ask: While I was here, these things really helped me with my behavior...;  Back at my home school, I have a pretty good connection with...;  Back at my home school, I think it would really help me if...

Flip the list over for a list of things you should know or questions to ask if you don't: I know that I cannot "fail" a transition back to my home school unless I meet the criteria for a new AEDY referral. I know when my exit/transition will begin and end. I know what help will be provided to me while in transition and back at my home school. I know who I can talk to at my home school if I need more help. I know how I will get to the AEDY program and my home school and back home during the transition. I know what classes I will take back at my home school. I know what the behavior expectations are at my home school.

We hope this video helped you better understand the FPR. Remember that each meeting is your chance to own your actions and speak up for who you want to be and the things you need to make that happen.

If you have questions, be sure to talk to your AEDY or home school administrator or you can look for more information on the AEDY website.