Transition from Part C to Preschool

There is a need to ensure seamless transitions for children and their families as they leave Part C and other early childhood programs, so they have timely access to appropriate services. Families need to move smoothly from one program or system to another, or among services within a program or system. State and local structures, policies, interagency agreements, personnel development processes, and other mechanisms must be in place to support the transition process.

Federal Laws & Regulations

• IDEA
• Early Head Start & Head Start

National Centers

• National Early Childhood Transition Center (NECTC)
• National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center's Gateway to Scientific Literature (NECTAC)
• Early Head Start National Resource Center
• Head Start Information & Publication Center

State Resources

• Interagency Agreements
• Training Materials
• State Guidance
• Policies
• Forms
• State Initiatives and Special Projects
• Parent Resources/Handbooks

Monitoring Transition

• Federal
• SPP/APR Analyses
• State

National Data & Reports Relevant to Transition from Part C

• IDEA Data on Exiting Part C
• Pre-Elementary Education Longitudinal Study Report (PEELS) (PDF: 8,031kb)
• GAO Report on Transition (December 2005) (PDF: 4,481kb)