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Supporting Early Childhood Transition Helping Families and Children at a Critical Time What is meant by “transition” and why is it important to children, families and practitioners? Key Elements for Transition Planning • • • • • Overview of Transition Planning Notification to LEA - Level 1 and Level 2 Development of IFSP Transition Plan Transition Conference Referral to Part B Preschool Special Education Services • Evaluation and Eligibility for Part B • IEP Development • Provision of Services Meet the Jones Family Early Intervention Services Early Intervention Services • Home and Community settings • Primary Provider supported by a multidisciplinary team • “Coaching style” of interaction • Service Coordination • Flexible scheduling to accommodate family/child’s needs 2nd Birthday Planning 2nd Birthday - Planning • Begin conversation about leaving Infant Toddler services at age 3 • Explore family’s ideas, hopes, and concerns for post Infant Toddler Program • Explore potential community options/ resources • Discuss new skills, activities, etc. to support or prepare child/family for changes 2nd Birthday IFSP Meeting 2nd Birthday IFSP Meeting • IFSP includes plan to support transition to preschool or other community options • Share steps and required timelines with parents • Plan for activities to prepare child/family for new setting • If appropriate, obtain consent to share information Notifications to LEA Notifications to LEA • Two Different Notifications • Notification #1 = ALL Children served over 2.6 • Part C shares: – Child and Parent’s Name and Contact Information – Child’s DOB – Optional • S.C.’s name and contact info. • Family’s primary language Notifications to LEA Notifications to LEA • Notification #2 = “Potentially Eligible Children” over 2.6 years • Notification 2 = Initial Referral to LEA for Part B eligibility determination • Following Notification 2, LEA will: • • • • Make contact with the family Provide notice of procedural safeguards Provide written information about Part B Complete appropriate referral and evaluation responsibilities Potentially Eligible - Definition • Children Over age 2.6 with an IFSP • Children eligible for Part C under – Developmental Delay Category – Established Condition (EC) Category (with exceptions re: prematurity or medically fragile condition) • NOT Potentially Eligible – EC due to prematurity or medically fragile condition – “Informed Clinical Opinion” Category – Exceptions allowed with individual review Transition Conference Transition Conference • Timeline –Typically held between 2.6 -2.9 years • ITP sends written invitation to parent, LEA, and others as requested by parents • Child’s information shared with LEA prior to conference (with consent) • LEA required to attend conference • ITP must hold timely conference even if LEA doesn’t attend Transition Conference • The following must occur at the conference – Review information reflective of child’s development and performance – Share info. about LEA services, other community resources, timelines, eligibility criteria, and process to evaluate or determine eligibility – Review options from B-day to end of school year – Decide if “Referral for Special Education Evaluation” is appropriate – Other activities may occur… Referral to Part B Preschool Services Referral to Part B Preschool Services • ITP will share the following (with parental consent) – Copy of signed “consent to release information” – Existing ITP evaluations/assessments, including specific test/cut off scores when available – Current IFSP Referral to Part B Preschool Services • The LEA will – Complete a Referral to Consider a Special Education Evaluation form – Give and explain Procedural Safeguards Notice – Get parent’s input about need for and scope of initial evaluation – Review all available information and records – Decide what additional information, if any, is needed Summer Birthdays Summer Birthdays • LEA not required to provide services when not in session for over 5 days. • When possible, transition conference and activities are completed before summer break • Summer birthday does not change LEA’s requirements for evaluation, eligibility determination, and IEP development prior to age 3. Late Referrals Late Referrals • Late Referral to Infant Toddler Program – Age 30-33 mo. ( 2yrs 6 mo. to 2yrs 9 mo.) – Age 33-34.5 mo. (2yrs 9 mo. to 2yrs 10.5 mo.) – Age 34.5 mo. to 36 mo. (2 yrs 10.5 mo. to 3 yrs) • Late Referral to District from Infant Toddler Program Evaluation and Eligibility Evaluation and Eligibility • Evaluation • Assessment – Evaluation Team – Written Notice – Initial evaluation is comprehensive – Part B eligibility transitional meeting – Eligibility is determined and report given to parent IEP Development IEP Development • Development can occur at the transition meeting (not encouraged) • Must have parent, district administrator, special education teacher, general education teacher, and others family invites • The IFSP can serve as an IEP with additional components, (or visa versa) • Must be developed and implemented within 30 days of eligibility determination Provision of Services The Jones Family On-Site Trainings • • • • • • • Region 1: CDA Region 2: Lewiston Region 3: Nampa Region 4: Boise Region 5: Twin Falls Region 6: Pocatello Region 7: Idaho Falls March 1, 2011 March 2, 2011 April 12, 2011 March 24, 2011 March 9, 2011 March 10, 2011 March 11 , 2011 Questions? 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