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Supporting Early Childhood
Transition:
Helping Families and
Children at a Critical
Time
Presented by
Shannon Dunstan
And
Carolee Eslinger
Needs Assessment
Survey Results
Needs Assessment Results
The Transition Process:
State ITP
Adequately describes the array of
85%
preschool services
Offers family opportunity to visit LEA
95%
classroom
Gathers additional info (eval/assessment) in 83%
timely manner to determine eligibility
Discusses timelines, expectations, and
88%
other family concerns
Discusses other community options beyond 79%
Part B preschool
State
SDists
90%
88%
87%
90%
77%
Needs Assessment Results
How frequently does this occur in transitions to
Part B services?
State
ITP
State
SDists
Timely invitation to transition conference
87%
74%
Agency collaboration to meet child and family’s
needs
Share useful information to assist in eligibility
determination
Have a primary contact person to call in other
agency
88%
78%
93%
74%
88%
82%
Needs Assessment Results
The current Interagency Protocol
clarifies the following:
State State
ITP
SDists
Evaluations/Assessments to be shared
56%
57%
Transition meeting coordination and
scheduling
Information to be exchanged and
timeframes for sharing
68%
61%
63%
69%
The Webinar
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
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Additional Content:
Procedural Safeguards
 Idaho’s Transition Related Timeline
 Tools to Support Notification 1 and 2
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 Format
for Notification
 Potentially Eligible graphic
 Eligibility Summary for Part C
ESY Discussion
 Unique Circumstances
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 Late
Referrals and Summer Birthdays
Early Intervention Services
Early Intervention and
Evidence-based Practices
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Home and community settings
Primary provider supported by a multidisciplinary
team
Focus on child/families interests and daily
activities (Functional outcomes)
“Coaching style” of interaction
Service Coordination
Flexible scheduling to accommodate
family/child’s needs
Safeguard Sam’s Video on
Procedural Safeguards
Activities Timeline
Part C to Part B Transitions
Child’s Age in Months
Years.Months
Transition Events
Discuss “transitioning” with
all families whose child
is nearing age 2
Include transition
steps/activities in 2nd
birthday IFSP
Send Notification 1
(& Notification 2 if
appropriate) to District
If consent given, share
existing evaluations/
records with District
Schedule, invite, & hold
transition conference
(consider combining
with IFSP review)
Schedule visit to school &/or
observation by District
(Recommended)
District conducts additional
assessment/
evaluation (if needed)
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2
25
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2.3
28
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30
2.6
31
32
33
2.9
34
35
36
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36+
3+
2nd Birthday Planning
2nd Birthday IFSP Meeting
Notifications to LEA
Notifications to LEA
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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
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S.C.’s name and contact info.
Family’s primary language
Notifications to LEA
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Notification #2 = “Potentially Eligible
Children” over 2.6 years
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Notification 2 = Initial Referral to LEA for
Part B eligibility determination
Following Notification 2, LEA will:
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Make contact with the family
Provide notice of procedural safeguards
Provide written information about Part B
Complete appropriate referral and evaluation
responsibilities
Potentially Eligible for Part B
If Child is Over Age 2.6 with an IFSP and is Eligible Under:
Developmental
Delay
(DD)
Established Condition (EC)
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Refer
Confirmed Sensory 
Impairment
(Deaf/Blind, HI,VI)
Physical
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Impairment
(orthopedic)
Interactive Disorder 
Other Health
Impairment
Refer
Informed
Clinical
Opinion
(ICO)
Premature Infant
under 32 weeks
GA
Premature Infant
+Environmental
Risk Factors
Medically Fragile
Condition
Individual
consideration and
decisions about
referral as
potentially
eligible required.
Do not refer
unless
extenuating
circumstanc
es exist
Transition Conference
Transition Conference
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Required between 2.3 -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
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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
Referral to Part B Preschool
Services
Extended School Year
Services shall be
considered in light of:
1.Emerging Skill
2.Regression-Recoupment
3.Self-sufficiency
Decision shall be based
on:
1.Data
Collection
2.Written Documentation
Late Referrals
Late Referrals
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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)
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Late Referral to District from Infant Toddler
Program
Summer Birthdays
Planning for School Breaks
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According to Idaho Code, LEA’s can not exceed 60 calendar days
from consent to determining eligibility, excluding periods when
regular school is not in session for five or more consecutive school
days.
LEA’s then have 30 days to complete and implement the IEP, also
excluding periods when regular school is not in session for five or
more consecutive school days.
LEA’s still have an obligation to have an IEP in place by the
student’s 3rd birthday.
Good communication is essential when approaching school holidays
and summer break.
Evaluation and Eligibility
How is Part C Different from Part B?
Part C
A comprehensive program of
educational and therapeutic
services for the eligible
child and family that facilitates the
developmental process of children
ages birth to three whose
developmental patterns are
atypical or are
at serious risk of becoming
atypical due to certain physical
or mental conditions.
Eligibility Categories - DD, EC, ICO
Part B
Student Meets Eligibility
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Eligibility established by the
state for a specific disability are
met;
2. Disability has an adverse
impact on the student’s education,
and
3. The student needs special
education
Different Assessment Tools?
Part C
Part B
IEP Development
Provision of Services
New IEP Timeline
The time between receiving consent for
assessment and the eligibility report to
parent can not exceed 60 days.
 Teachers now have an additional 30 days
from the date of eligibility to IEP
implementation.
 Rule about IEP in place by 3rd birthday still
applies.
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The Jones Family
Presenter Contact Information
Shannon Dunstan
State Dept. Education
[email protected]
Carolee Eslinger
Idaho Infant Toddler Program
[email protected]
Questions?
Thank-you!