State Guidance & Policy Relating to Transition from Part C

This page includes state examples of transition-related resources for:

Interagency Agreements and Resources
Training Materials
State Guidance
Policies
Notification
Late Referrals/Entry to Part C
Forms
OSEP National Early Childhood Conference Presentations
State Initiatives and Special Projects
Parent Resources/Handbooks

Interagency Agreements and Resources

AZ - Intergovernmental Agreement (2007) (PDF: 256kb) between the AZ Department of Economic Security and the AZ Department of Education. (posted on 05/04/09)

FL - Developing Interagency Agreements: The Road Map for Transition (PDF: 1,607kb) provides guidance for developing agreements. (downloaded 5/4/09)

ID - Appendix 5 (2007) (PDF: 219kb) of the SDE Special Education Manual provides a template for developing local agreements. Go to pages A5-27 through A5-30.

IL - Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois State Board of Education Regarding Early Intervention Client Data Transfer Upon Transition (2005) (PDF: 1,094kb) .

IN - Indiana Interagency Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Provision of Services to Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families (2006) (PDF: 489kb)
Detailed resources for local MOA preparation and development are available. (http://www.indianatransition.org/)

KY - Interagency Agreement Process (2005), Interagency Self Assessment Tool (2005-2006). Organized by birth to age six focus.

NM - Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Transition of Children Among New Mexico Department of Health and New Mexico Public Education Department (October 2009) (PDF: 371kb) (downloaded 8/26/10)

TX - Memorandum of Understanding between Part C & Part B (PDF: 212kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09)

WV - Website for Local Interagency Agreement and Collaborative Procedures Development for county programs provides templates and resources. (downloaded 8/26/10)

WI - Interagency agreement (PDF: 42kb) between Part C (Department of Health and Family Services) and Part B (Department of Public Instruction). (Pre IDEA 2004). Includes provisions for using and sharing data. Agreement between the Department of Health & Family Services - Birth to Three, the Department of Public Instruction and Wisconsin Head Start, including Migrant and Sovereign Tribal Nation Head Start programs (2001) (PDF: 37kb) . A planning worksheet (PDF: 18kb) for developing local agreements is available. Scroll down for examples of local agreements. (downloaded 7/26/10)

Training Materials

CT - Online course developed collaboratively by Part C and Section 619 on Transitioning From Birth To Three Services To Special Education. Login using email address. (downloaded 5/4/09)

Connecting The Dots (2007) (PPT: 1534kb) Iowa's Online Transition Training, presented at the 2007 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference featured a demonstration of online training regarding transition practices at age 3 developed by the Iowa Department of Education and the North Central Regional Resource Center. It is designed to support states in addressing compliance by assisting service coordinators and LEA staff in understanding the early childhood transition process.

IL- Statewide Collaborative Transition Training Presentation (2006) (PPT: 4,582kb) .

KS - Kansas Inservice Training System (KITS) information packets on transition in PDF format (2009).

MA - Department of Early Care and Education Workshop (2007) (PDF: 448kb) .

MD - Maryland Department of Education online course (2007).

MO - Powerpoint Training Presentation (2008) (PPT: 1,019kb) (posted on 05/04/09)

ND - Training Powerpoint: Understanding Early Childhood Transition: A Guide for Families and Professionals (2006) (PDF: 145kb) .

TX - The online Individualized Family-Centered Transition Planning module was developed as a guide to demonstrate how to write individualized transition plans.

VA - Transition Workshops (2007) - Provides powerpoint presentations, hand-outs and a question and answer document from regional Transition Workshops conducted in 2007.

WI - Provides a webcast, powerpoint presentation and other resources (2007). Spanish version of presentation is available. (downloaded 7/26/10)

State Guidance

CO - Guidance resources (2007 - 2008). (posted on 05/04/09)

GA - Frequently Asked Questions by Families about Sharing Information with Local School Systems (2006) (PDF: 122kb) regarding child find and notification.

IL- Guidance resources includes a FAQ for Part C and Part B procedures (PDF: 43kb) , a memorandum for the Transition Tracking System for children moving from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education(2005) (PDF: 35kb) and an Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education Tracking form (2007) (DOC: 77kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09)

KS - Kansas Infant-Toddler Services Procedure Manual (2009) (PDF: 78kb)

LA - The Early Childhood Transition Process/English (2007) (PDF: 175kb) and Early Childhood Transition Process Brochure (2006) (PDF: 194kb) .

MO - First Steps web site on transition contains links to a DVD, Q&As, a transition checklist and guidance handouts. (2009) (posted on 05/04/09)

NM - New Mexico Guidance: Children Transitioning from IDEA Part C to IDEA Part B (January 2010) (PDF: 323kb) (posted on 3/23/10)

- The 90-Day Transition Conference - A Guidance Document (2008)

(PDF: 686kb) .

NC - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF: 418kb) and the Guiding Practices for Early Childhood Transition in North Carolina (2009) (PDF: 331kb) . (downloaded 04/06/10)

ND - Guidelines: Understanding Early Childhood Transition: A Guide for Families and Professionals (2006) (PDF: 443kb)

- Part B/Part C Joint Prior Written Notice

(PDF: 18kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09)

TX - Key Elements of Early Transition Guide (2008) (PDF: 130kb) and Checklist (2008) (PDF: 60kb) . (posted on 05/04/09)

WV - Early Childhood Transition Steering Committee provides resources including a side-by-side comparison of Part C, Head Start and Part B requirements and a transition checklist (Revised 2007) (PDF: 109kb) . (downloaded 8/26/10)

WI - Policy, Guidance and Resources. A Timeline Chart (2010) (PDF: 105kb) shows transition steps and responsibilities. (downloaded 7/26/10)

Policies

Notification
These state examples of OSEP-approved notification policies include provisions for parents to refuse to participate in child find notification processes between Part C and Part B/Section 619. Please be aware that each state is in a unique situation and should consult with OSEP when developing its policies. OSEP's letter of clarification (2004)

(PDF: 339kb) to Mary Elder of Texas is a reference on this issue.

Late Referral/Entry to Part C
These state examples of transition policies include provisions for children who are referred to or enter Part C late - typically less than 90 days before his or her third birthday.

Forms

IL - Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education Tracking form (2007) (DOC: 82kb) and Child Find Screening data collection form (2002) (PDF: 116kb) .

IN - First Steps State Transition Forms. (downloaded 5/4/09)

ND - Part B/Part C Joint Prior Written Notice

(PDF: 18kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09)

OSEP National Early Childhood Conference Presentations

Early Childhood Transition: Effective Approaches for Building and Sustaining State Infrastructure Presentation by IN and CT - Presentations by OSEP, the RRC Network, NECTAC and the NECTC (2007). (posted on 05/08/09)
Effective Approaches for Building and Sustaining State Infrastructure: Connecticut (2007) (PPT: 8678kb) .
Transition from Part C to Part B: Transitioning to Progress- Presentations by OSEP, SD, IL and VT (2008). (posted on 05/04/09)
Crossing the River: Bridging and Sharing Data to Make Transition Successful - Presentations by OSEP and CT (2008). (posted on 05/04/09)
Early Childhood Transition: Facts, Figures, Fantasies, and the Future - Presentations by MPRRC, NECTAC, NECTC, VA and NM (2008). (posted on 05/04/09)
Transition Across the Lifespan: Using Communities of Practice to Support Parent-Professional Partnerships (PDF: 953kb) - Presentation by the Beach Center, NECTC and MI (2008). (posted on 05/04/09)

State Initiatives and Special Projects

AK - The Alaska Transition Training Initiative (ATTI) is a consortium of early childhood programs and providers in Alaska working to address transition issues and is a collaborative effort between the Alaska Departments of Education and Early Development (EED) and Health and Social Services (DHSS).

FL - Florida Transition Project helps communities set up trained transition teams to develop a seamless system of transition among agencies providing services to young children with disabilities, birth to six years of age, and their families. It is funded through the Technical Assistance and Training System (TATS) by the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services. (downloaded 5/4/09)

IN - Transition Initiative web site provides information on the support and training available to communities to assist in developing a community transition system.

KY - Kentucky Early Childhood Transition Project (2009) provides information related to transitions across the life span and represents a collaborative effort between the Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CCSHCN), Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Exceptional Children, Special Education Cooperative Network (SECN) and the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute.

NH - Supporting Early Childhood Transitions (SSECT) is a special project of the NH Parent Information Center jointly funded by the NH Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services. (downloaded 5/4/09)

NM - New Mexico Early Childhood Transition Initiative is collaboratively supported by the NM Public Education Department, the NM Family Infant toddler Program and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center for Development and Disability. A variety of resources are provided. (downloaded 7/27/10)

WV - Early Childhood Transition Steering Committee key agencies are WV Birth to Three, WV Department of Education, WV Head Start and WV Division of Early Care and Education. (downloaded 5/4/09)

Parent Resources/Handbooks

AK - Step Ahead at Three (2002) (DOC: 1,052kb) .

CT - Especially for Families (2009) (PDF: 149ekb) . (downloaded 7/7/10)

FL - Family Transition Booklet (2005) (PDF: 2,276kb) .

GA - Transition at Age 3: Steps for Success (PDF: 1,058kb) . Also available in Spanish (PDF: 5,445kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09)

IL - When I'm 3, where will I be: A Family's Transition Notebook(2007) (PDF: 2,605kb) . Also available in Spanish (2007) (PDF: 2,901kb) .

IN - Transition to Early Childhood Special Education: A Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities (2007) (PDF: 148kb) . Also available in Spanish (2007) (PDF: 610kb) .

KY - "Step By Step"- A Family Guide for Transition into Preschool (2009) (PDF: 1,423kb) .

LA - The Early Childhood Transition Process (2007) (PDF: 244kb) .

MA - Best Practices in Early Childhood Transition: A Guide for Families (2010) (PDF: 987kb) . (downloaded 3/31/10)

MO - Transition from Early Intervention: A Guide for Parents (2009).

RI - Transition from Early Intervention: A Family Guide (2006) (PDF: 2,786kb) .

TX - Beyond Early Childhood Intervention (2008) (PDF: 837kb) . Also available in Spanish (2008) (PDF: 856kb) .

WI - Transition Resources and Transition Timeline for Families and Providers (2005) (PDF: 18kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09)

WV - A Young Child's Right and Your Responsibility (PDF: 99kb) . (posted on 08/27/10)

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Download Adobe Acrobat Reader Contacts Topics Webinars Conferences Presentations Research & Reference eNotes Publications	State Guidance & Policy Relating to Transition from Part C Printer-friendly Page This page includes state examples of transition-related resources for: Interagency Agreements and Resources Training Materials State Guidance Policies Notification Late Referrals/Entry to Part C Forms OSEP National Early Childhood Conference Presentations State Initiatives and Special Projects Parent Resources/Handbooks Interagency Agreements and Resources AZ - Intergovernmental Agreement (2007) (PDF: 256kb) between the AZ Department of Economic Security and the AZ Department of Education. (posted on 05/04/09) FL - Developing Interagency Agreements: The Road Map for Transition (PDF: 1,607kb) provides guidance for developing agreements. (downloaded 5/4/09) ID - Appendix 5 (2007) (PDF: 219kb) of the SDE Special Education Manual provides a template for developing local agreements. Go to pages A5-27 through A5-30. IL - Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois State Board of Education Regarding Early Intervention Client Data Transfer Upon Transition (2005) (PDF: 1,094kb) . IN - Indiana Interagency Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Provision of Services to Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families (2006) (PDF: 489kb) Detailed resources for local MOA preparation and development are available. (http://www.indianatransition.org/) KY - Interagency Agreement Process (2005), Interagency Self Assessment Tool (2005-2006). Organized by birth to age six focus. NM - Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Transition of Children Among New Mexico Department of Health and New Mexico Public Education Department (October 2009) (PDF: 371kb) (downloaded 8/26/10) TX - Memorandum of Understanding between Part C & Part B (PDF: 212kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09) WV - Website for Local Interagency Agreement and Collaborative Procedures Development for county programs provides templates and resources. (downloaded 8/26/10) WI - Interagency agreement (PDF: 42kb) between Part C (Department of Health and Family Services) and Part B (Department of Public Instruction). (Pre IDEA 2004). Includes provisions for using and sharing data. Agreement between the Department of Health & Family Services - Birth to Three, the Department of Public Instruction and Wisconsin Head Start, including Migrant and Sovereign Tribal Nation Head Start programs (2001) (PDF: 37kb) . A planning worksheet (PDF: 18kb) for developing local agreements is available. Scroll down for examples of local agreements. (downloaded 7/26/10) back to top Training Materials CT - Online course developed collaboratively by Part C and Section 619 on Transitioning From Birth To Three Services To Special Education. Login using email address. (downloaded 5/4/09) Connecting The Dots (2007) (PPT: 1534kb) Iowa's Online Transition Training, presented at the 2007 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference featured a demonstration of online training regarding transition practices at age 3 developed by the Iowa Department of Education and the North Central Regional Resource Center. It is designed to support states in addressing compliance by assisting service coordinators and LEA staff in understanding the early childhood transition process. IL- Statewide Collaborative Transition Training Presentation (2006) (PPT: 4,582kb) . KS - Kansas Inservice Training System (KITS) information packets on transition in PDF format (2009). MA - Department of Early Care and Education Workshop (2007) (PDF: 448kb) . MD - Maryland Department of Education online course (2007). MO - Powerpoint Training Presentation (2008) (PPT: 1,019kb) (posted on 05/04/09) ND - Training Powerpoint: Understanding Early Childhood Transition: A Guide for Families and Professionals (2006) (PDF: 145kb) . TX - The online Individualized Family-Centered Transition Planning module was developed as a guide to demonstrate how to write individualized transition plans. VA - Transition Workshops (2007) - Provides powerpoint presentations, hand-outs and a question and answer document from regional Transition Workshops conducted in 2007. WI - Provides a webcast, powerpoint presentation and other resources (2007). Spanish version of presentation is available. (downloaded 7/26/10) back to top State Guidance CO - Guidance resources (2007 - 2008). (posted on 05/04/09) GA - Frequently Asked Questions by Families about Sharing Information with Local School Systems (2006) (PDF: 122kb) regarding child find and notification. IL- Guidance resources includes a FAQ for Part C and Part B procedures (PDF: 43kb) , a memorandum for the Transition Tracking System for children moving from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education(2005) (PDF: 35kb) and an Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education Tracking form (2007) (DOC: 77kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09) KS - Kansas Infant-Toddler Services Procedure Manual (2009) (PDF: 78kb) LA - The Early Childhood Transition Process/English (2007) (PDF: 175kb) and Early Childhood Transition Process Brochure (2006) (PDF: 194kb) . MO - First Steps web site on transition contains links to a DVD, Q&As, a transition checklist and guidance handouts. (2009) (posted on 05/04/09) NM - New Mexico Guidance: Children Transitioning from IDEA Part C to IDEA Part B (January 2010) (PDF: 323kb) (posted on 3/23/10) - The 90-Day Transition Conference - A Guidance Document (2008) (PDF: 686kb) . NC - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF: 418kb) and the Guiding Practices for Early Childhood Transition in North Carolina (2009) (PDF: 331kb) . (downloaded 04/06/10) ND - Guidelines: Understanding Early Childhood Transition: A Guide for Families and Professionals (2006) (PDF: 443kb) - Part B/Part C Joint Prior Written Notice (PDF: 18kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09) TX - Key Elements of Early Transition Guide (2008) (PDF: 130kb) and Checklist (2008) (PDF: 60kb) . (posted on 05/04/09) WV - Early Childhood Transition Steering Committee provides resources including a side-by-side comparison of Part C, Head Start and Part B requirements and a transition checklist (Revised 2007) (PDF: 109kb) . (downloaded 8/26/10) WI - Policy, Guidance and Resources. A Timeline Chart (2010) (PDF: 105kb) shows transition steps and responsibilities. (downloaded 7/26/10) back to top Policies Notification These state examples of OSEP-approved notification policies include provisions for parents to refuse to participate in child find notification processes between Part C and Part B/Section 619. Please be aware that each state is in a unique situation and should consult with OSEP when developing its policies. OSEP's letter of clarification (2004) (PDF: 339kb) to Mary Elder of Texas is a reference on this issue. AL - Opting Out of Notification to LEA - Guidance and Form (no date) (DOC: 81kb) CT - Connecticut Birth to Three Form 3-8: Referral To Local School District (revised 2006) (DOC: 218kb) and related policy (revised 2006) (DOC: 145kb) . FL - Early Steps Policy Index - Notification and Opt-out. Go to 7.2.5 NH - Child Find Notification and Opt Out Policy Guidance (September 15, 2008) (DOC: 44kb) . VA - Transition Policies (2001) (DOC: 54kb) - Note the highlighted text in yellow. These are excerpts from Section 7 of VA's Policies and Procedures for Part C of IDEA, entitled Individualized Family Service Plans (2001) (PDF: 61kb) . See also, VA's responses to questions about transition referral (2001) (PDF: 20kb) . WI - Wisconsin Opt Out Policy (approved by OSEP: September 23, 2009) (PDF: 12kb) Late Referral/Entry to Part C These state examples of transition policies include provisions for children who are referred to or enter Part C late - typically less than 90 days before his or her third birthday. CT - Procedures Manual: Transition (2006) (DOC: 133kb) - See page 7. IL - Early Intervention to Early Childhood Transition: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF: 43kb) - See question 4. (downloaded 5/4/09) OH - Transition at Age Three (2006) (PDF: 387kb) - See page 2. WV - Transition Procedures from Part C to Part B (2006) (PDF: 49kb) - See pp 1-2. back to top Forms IL - Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education Tracking form (2007) (DOC: 82kb) and Child Find Screening data collection form (2002) (PDF: 116kb) . IN - First Steps State Transition Forms. (downloaded 5/4/09) ND - Part B/Part C Joint Prior Written Notice (PDF: 18kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09) back to top OSEP National Early Childhood Conference Presentations Early Childhood Transition: Effective Approaches for Building and Sustaining State Infrastructure Presentation by IN and CT - Presentations by OSEP, the RRC Network, NECTAC and the NECTC (2007). (posted on 05/08/09) Effective Approaches for Building and Sustaining State Infrastructure: Connecticut (2007) (PPT: 8678kb) . Transition from Part C to Part B: Transitioning to Progress- Presentations by OSEP, SD, IL and VT (2008). (posted on 05/04/09) Crossing the River: Bridging and Sharing Data to Make Transition Successful - Presentations by OSEP and CT (2008). (posted on 05/04/09) Early Childhood Transition: Facts, Figures, Fantasies, and the Future - Presentations by MPRRC, NECTAC, NECTC, VA and NM (2008). (posted on 05/04/09) Transition Across the Lifespan: Using Communities of Practice to Support Parent-Professional Partnerships (PDF: 953kb) - Presentation by the Beach Center, NECTC and MI (2008). (posted on 05/04/09) back to top State Initiatives and Special Projects AK - The Alaska Transition Training Initiative (ATTI) is a consortium of early childhood programs and providers in Alaska working to address transition issues and is a collaborative effort between the Alaska Departments of Education and Early Development (EED) and Health and Social Services (DHSS). FL - Florida Transition Project helps communities set up trained transition teams to develop a seamless system of transition among agencies providing services to young children with disabilities, birth to six years of age, and their families. It is funded through the Technical Assistance and Training System (TATS) by the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services. (downloaded 5/4/09) IN - Transition Initiative web site provides information on the support and training available to communities to assist in developing a community transition system. KY - Kentucky Early Childhood Transition Project (2009) provides information related to transitions across the life span and represents a collaborative effort between the Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CCSHCN), Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Exceptional Children, Special Education Cooperative Network (SECN) and the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute. NH - Supporting Early Childhood Transitions (SSECT) is a special project of the NH Parent Information Center jointly funded by the NH Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services. (downloaded 5/4/09) NM - New Mexico Early Childhood Transition Initiative is collaboratively supported by the NM Public Education Department, the NM Family Infant toddler Program and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center for Development and Disability. A variety of resources are provided. (downloaded 7/27/10) WV - Early Childhood Transition Steering Committee key agencies are WV Birth to Three, WV Department of Education, WV Head Start and WV Division of Early Care and Education. (downloaded 5/4/09) back to top Parent Resources/Handbooks AK - Step Ahead at Three (2002) (DOC: 1,052kb) . CT - Especially for Families (2009) (PDF: 149ekb) . (downloaded 7/7/10) FL - Family Transition Booklet (2005) (PDF: 2,276kb) . GA - Transition at Age 3: Steps for Success (PDF: 1,058kb) . Also available in Spanish (PDF: 5,445kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09) IL - When I'm 3, where will I be: A Family's Transition Notebook(2007) (PDF: 2,605kb) . Also available in Spanish (2007) (PDF: 2,901kb) . IN - Transition to Early Childhood Special Education: A Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities (2007) (PDF: 148kb) . Also available in Spanish (2007) (PDF: 610kb) . KY - "Step By Step"- A Family Guide for Transition into Preschool (2009) (PDF: 1,423kb) . LA - The Early Childhood Transition Process (2007) (PDF: 244kb) . MA - Best Practices in Early Childhood Transition: A Guide for Families (2010) (PDF: 987kb) . (downloaded 3/31/10) MO - Transition from Early Intervention: A Guide for Parents (2009). RI - Transition from Early Intervention: A Family Guide (2006) (PDF: 2,786kb) . TX - Beyond Early Childhood Intervention (2008) (PDF: 837kb) . Also available in Spanish (2008) (PDF: 856kb) . WI - Transition Resources and Transition Timeline for Families and Providers (2005) (PDF: 18kb) . (downloaded 5/4/09) WV - A Young Child's Right and Your Responsibility (PDF: 99kb) . (posted on 08/27/10) back to top Links on this site are verified monthly. This page content was last updated on 07/28/2010 CF.
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