Which item is included in the category of new student identification and education system support?

• A. New student referral meetings
• B. Weekend staff retreats
• C. Budget forecasting
• D. School safety drills

Answer: (A)

Identifying new students and arranging their educational supports relies on structured referral meetings that bring together school staff and families to assess needs and plan the supports and placements the student requires. These meetings help determine eligibility for services (like language support, special education, or counseling), decide appropriate grade placement, and outline a smooth transition plan into the school system.

The other options don’t fit this focus. Weekend staff retreats are about professional development and team building for staff, not about identifying new students or coordinating educational services. Budget forecasting deals with financial planning, not student identification or placement. School safety drills address safety procedures and emergency preparedness, not the process of assessing new students’ needs and arranging supports.