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Transition from Early Intervention. RIDE Winter Leadership Conference February 2007. Part C Indicators. #1 Timely Services #2 Natural Environments #3 Child Outcomes #4 Family Outcomes #5-6 Child Find #7 45 Day Timeline #8 Transition #9-13 Complaint Process #14 Data Reports.
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Transition from Early Intervention RIDE Winter Leadership Conference February 2007
Part C Indicators • #1 Timely Services • #2 Natural Environments • #3 Child Outcomes • #4 Family Outcomes • #5-6 Child Find • #7 45 Day Timeline • #8 Transition • #9-13 Complaint Process • #14 Data Reports
Part C IDEA: Purpose of E.I. • To enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities • To enhance the capacity of families to meet the special needs of their infants and toddlers with disabilities
28 Months Referral 30 Months Transition Planning Meeting 30-35 Months Eligibility Meeting By 36 Months (If child is eligible) Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting
State Performance Plan Indicator #8 • Percent of all children exiting Part C who received timely transition planning to support the child’s transition to preschool and other appropriate community services by their third birthday including… • an IFSP with transition steps and services • notification to LEA, if child potentially eligible for Part B • had a Transition conference, if child potentially eligible for Part B
Indicator #8 July 1st, 2004 through June 30th 2005 • A. 77% of children leaving EI had an IFSP with transition steps and services • B. 93% of children exiting EI had notification to LEA, if child potentially eligible for Part B • C. 91% of children exiting EI had a Transition conference, if child potentially eligible for Part B.
Indicator #8 July 1st, 2005 through June 30th 2006 • A. 79% of children leaving EI had an IFSP with transition steps and services • B. 96% of children exiting EI had notification to LEA, if child potentially eligible for Part B • C. 91% of children exiting EI had a Transition conference, if child potentially eligible for Part B.
Child Outcomes • Children will... • Have positive social relationships • Learn and use knowledge and skills • Take appropriate action to meet their needs
Family Outcomes • Families will… • Understand their children’s strengths, abilities, and special needs • Know their rights and effectively communicate their children’s needs • Help their children develop and learn • Have adequate social support • Be able to access services and activities available to all families in their communities
Family Survey Results • To what extent has EI helped your family know and understand your rights? • 83% reported that EI has done a good to an excellent job • To what extent has EI helped your family effectively communicate your child’s needs? • 88% reported that EI has done a good to an excellent job • To what extent has EI helped your family be able to help your child develop and learn? • 89% reported that EI has done a good to an excellent job
A Transition Story Thinking Outside the Box!
Improvement Activities Resources to Improve the Transition Process