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Transition from Early Intervention to Early

Childhood:

What Do I Need To Know?

A Webinar for the Early Intervention Training

Program Pat Kluzik Stauch, STAR NET Region II Resource Specialist

Today’s Presenter

Pat Kluzik Stauch Resource Specialist, STAR NET Region II

Today’s Moderators

Maria Matticks Consultant

Early Intervention Training Program

Michaelene M. Ostrosky Head and Goldstick Family Scholar,

Special Education, University of Illinois

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Explore Part C and Part B of IDEA 2004*, with a specific

emphasis on transition, evaluation and eligibility Share strategies that facilitate smoother, successful

transitions from all perspectives, across disciplines, and across service delivery models. Examine strategies for supporting families through transition

from Early Intervention

*Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, Part B Regulations (2006); Part C Regulations (2011)

Workshop Objectives

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AGENDA

Transition Process Requirements

Strategies for Service Providers

Understanding Eligibility for Early Childhood Special Education and Related Services

Questions and Discussion

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Early Intervention

Who are the

partners in

transition?

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PARENTS

Early Intervention

Local School District Rep.

The transition

process out of EI begins by 2 years 6

months

How do you support families in transition?

Reasons for a

Transition Process

To ensure continuity of

services

Adapted from M. Wolery in DEC Recommended Practices: Indicators of Quality in Programs for Infants and Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families (1993)

To ensure continuity of services

To minimize disruption to

the family system

Adapted from M. Wolery in DEC Recommended Practices: Indicators of Quality in Programs for Infants and Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families (1993)

Promote child functioning in the natural environment or the least restrictive environment

To ensure continuity of services To minimize disruption to the family system

Adapted from M. Wolery in DEC Recommended Practices: Indicators of Quality in Programs for Infants and Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families (1993)

It’s Required!

Service Coordinator sends referral packet to School District or Co-op with parent written consent

Become familiar with “When I’m 3, where will I be?” Transition Family Workbook

Carry the booklet with you on home visits

Listen to parent questions and concerns

Support parents in their questions and feelings

Next Step. . .

Transition Planning Conference is held when child is 2 years 9 months of age

Who is required to attend the Transition Planning Conference?

A. SC, Parent/guardian

B. LEA, Parent/guardian

C. SC, LEA, Parent/guardian

D. SC, LEA, Parent/guardian, evaluator(s)

E. SC, LEA, Parent/guardian, evaluator(s), entire IFSP

team

Attended by Parent, Evaluator(s), Service Coordinator, District Representative

And, as appropriate, Service Provider(s)

Be Prepared Describe what child can do

Describe a typical session with the child Describe what supports help the child to do their best

Be positive

What is the main purpose of the Transition Planning Conference?

A. Review/revise IFSP

B. Plan for a smooth and effective transition

C. Complete domain review and evaluations for

Part B eligibility

D. Develop IEP

What else needs to be done?

Discuss progress in EI

Provide information about preschool services under Part B

Provide a description of Part B eligibility definitions

What else needs to be done?

Describe the process for consenting to an evaluation &

Eligibility determination

Review timeline for transition, evaluation, eligibility

Always check that parents understand the process and the next step

Be Informed

Eligibility for Early Intervention

Physical or Mental conditions resulting in Developmental Delay Developmental Delay of 30% or greater in one of more of the domains: cognitive, physical, communication, social or emotional, adaptive At Risk criteria

Eligibility for Part B

Meets one or more of the eligibility categories for Part B services Developmental Delay can be used when child has a delay in physical, cognitive, communication, social or emotional, or adaptive development

Part C: Early Intervention

Physical or Mental conditions resulting in Developmental Delay Developmental Delay of 30% or greater in one of more of the domains: cognitive, physical, communication, social or emotional, adaptive At Risk criteria

Part B: Special Education and Related Services

Meets one or more of the eligibility

categories for Part B services

Developmental Delay can be used when child has a delay in physical,

cognitive, communication, social or emotional, or adaptive

development

How do we determine

Part B eligibility?

34 Illinois Administrative Code, Special Education Rules and Regs, S. 226.120 A Parents’ Guide - The Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities (Rev. 2001), p.11-12.

Does the child have one or more disabilities?

35 Illinois Administrative Code, Special Education Rules and Regs, S. 226.120 A Parents’ Guide - The Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities (Rev. 2001), p.11-12.

What are the child’s Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance?

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Does the disability have an adverse affect on the child’s education?

Illinois Administrative Code, Special Education Rules and Regs, S. 226.120 A Parents’ Guide - The Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities (Rev. 2001), p.11-12.

37 Illinois Administrative Code, Special Education Rules and Regs, S. 226.120 A Parents’ Guide - The Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities (Rev. 2001), p.11-12.

Does the child need Special Education

and Related Services?

Provide accurate information to parents about the evaluation and eligibility process

Suggest that parents write down the questions they have for their district

Provide accurate information to parents about their school district

Eligibility is NOT a Label . . . . .

Eligibility is the KEY to opening the door to services

What are the

Categories of Eligibility

for Part B services?

Part B: Categories of Eligibility

Autism

Deaf-Blindness

Deafness

Emotional Disability

Hearing Impairment

Intellectual Disability

Multiple Disabilities

Orthopedic Impairment

Other Health Impaired

Specific Learning Disability

Speech or Language Impairment

Traumatic Brain Injury

Visual Impairment

Developmental Delay – through 9 years of age

Do we have all the right people?

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General Education is the First

Presumption

General Education is the Preferred

Placement

Related Services are Educationally

Relevant

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Related Services are provided so the child can make progress in their IEP goals and

benefit from special education

IDEA 2004, Sec. 602 (26); CFR 34 Sec 300.34

Use plain, jargon-free language

Describe how the child shows what they can do and what they know Provide accurate information to parents about their school district

What is one thing you can do to enhance your support of children and families in the transition process?

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