Transition from Part C to Preschool

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Transition topic editor: Kathy Whaley

Webinars:

Transition Webinar Series from the National Early Childhood Transition Center (NECTC)

Most recent additions to this topic:

Letter to NASDSE and ITCA on Transition FAQ and Related Resources (2/9/11) (PDF: 1855kb)
Letter to Hirsh on Evaluations (8/9/05) (PDF: 183kb)
Letter to Elder on Transition and Notification (2/11/04) (PDF: 340kb)
Transition Requirements Timeline for Late Referrals to Part C (September 2010) (PDF: 394kb) (posted 9/15/10)

OSEP Transition FAQ (December 2009) (PDF: 139kb) (posted 3/23/10)

Synthesis of Key Points from the OSEP Early Childhood Transition FAQ (July 2010) (PDF: 414kb) (posted 8/11/10)
Resources Supporting Early Childhood Transition IDEA Requirements and APR Reporting (September 2010) (PPT: 811kb) updated from August 11, 2010 webinar. (posted 9/21/10)
Resources Supporting Early Childhood Transition IDEA Requirements and APR Reporting (September 2010) (mp4: 49600kb) updated presentation from August 11, 2010 webinar. (posted 9/21/10)

Foundations of Transition for Young Children is an 8-minute video providing an overview of the desirable outcomes of transition, research identifying effective transition practices, as well as the legal requirements of early childhood transition (running time: 8 min. 19 sec.)
State Efforts to Meet the Early Childhood Transition Requirements of IDEA April, 2009 (PDF: 191kb) was a collaborative effort of Eve Müller (Project Forum), Kathy Whaley (NECTAC), and Beth Rous (NECTC). This in-brief analysis summarizes the recommendations included in the national transition initiative’s document that was created as a resource for improving state and local performance on State Performance Plans related to early childhood transition. It highlights some of the policies and practices adopted by six states (FL, IN, KY, NH, NM and WV) to meet the early childhood transition requirement. (posted May 5, 2009)
Examples of State Transition Policies related to notification and late referral/entry to Part C (posted May 4, 2009)
Local Corrective Action Plans: Collection and Use of Valid and Reliable Data For Determining Factors Contributing To Noncompliance (2008) (PDF: 732kb) - This tool, developed by NECTAC, WRRC, and DAC, is designed to assist local programs/districts in identifying factors contributing to noncompliance for SPP/APR Indicators C1, C7, C8, B11, B12 and B15. By determining contributing factors appropriate strategies to ensure timely correction of noncompliance can be developed in local Corrective Action Plans.(May 14, 2008)
Designing and Implementing Effective Early Childhood Transition Processes (March 2008) (PDF: 1247kb) , a product of the National Early Childhood Transition Initiative, a collaboration between OSEP, RRCs, the National Early Childhood Transition Center (NECTC) and NECTAC.

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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

National Centers

National Early Childhood Transition Center (NECTC)
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC)
Early Head Start National Resource Center (EHS NRC)
Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC)

State Resources

Monitoring Transition

National Data & Reports Relevant to Transition from Part C

IDEA Data on Exiting Part C
Early School Transitions and the Social Behavior of Children with Disabilities
Pre-Elementary Education Longitudinal Study Report (PEELS) Report
GAO Report on Transition (December 2005) (PDF: 4,481kb)

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