The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) recognized the need for a systematic and strategic technical assistance approach to support the states, territories and jurisdictions in their implementation of the transition requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) (34 CFR 303.148 and 34 CFR 300.124). An analysis of state performance on the transition compliance indicators as reported in their FFY 05 -06 Annual Performance Reports (APR) demonstrated a need for system improvement and enhancement.
The initiative is based on the recognition of the need for a more uniform, consistent and evidence-based framework for technical assistance. The initiative supports states’ capacity to address transition issues, implement improvement activities, and demonstrate progress in meeting the requirements of the State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Reports (APR) for the Early Childhood Transition Indicators C8 and B12 through a variety of technical assistance activities.
The National Early Childhood Transition Initiative represents a collaborative technical assistance effort of OSEP, the Regional Resource Center Program (RRCP), the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), the National Early Childhood Transition Center (NECTC) and the Data Accountability Center (DAC). Representatives from each of the partners participate on a steering committee that holds monthly conference calls to plan TA activities, network and share resources on transition across agencies.
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was developed for TA organizations to support strategic planning efforts with states. It is a
framework and tool for states to analyze their transition system infrastructure and systematically
identify improvement strategies to improve local implementation of the transition requirements
of the IDEA as well as support effective local infrastructures for effective transition practices.
System components include:
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presentation provides information about the need for and background of the document as
well as a brief overview of the contents.
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- lists the IDEA transition requirements and key infrastructure components in chart format.
It can be used as a planning tool and discussion guide for identifying factors contributing to
non-compliance and effective practices. It is a companion to the Designing and Implementing
Effective Early Childhood Transition Processes framework document. (PDF: 227kb) - This tool
corresponds directly to the components and elements presented in the transition document and is
intended to be used by state or local interagency teams to assess their current practices and identify
improvement activities to enhance the infrastructure necessary to support successful transitions (PDF: 41kb) (PDF: 118kb) - illustrates IDEA
transition activities and APR Indicator C8 requirements as they relate to Indicator B12
requirements. (PPT: 973kb) -
This powerpoint provides an overview of the IDEA requirements for Part C and Part B impacting transition and Annual Performance Reports. This training resource can be used as a legal reference with the Designing and Implementing Effective Early Childhood Transition
Processes framework document. (PDF: 232kb) -
presents Part C and Part B early childhood transition requirements organized by specific
transition activities (e.g., notification, IFSP transition steps, transition conference, Part B
evaluation/eligibility determination, and IEP development and implementation.) 