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Agenda. Part C Early Intervention and Part B Preschool Transition IndicatorsRoles and ResponsibilitiesTimelinesTransition Plan vs. ConferenceInteragency Operating AgreementsQuestions
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1. EI to Part B Transition Colleen Head
Community Coordinator
DDD
303.866.7262
Colleen.Head@state.co.us
Penny Dell
Child Find Coordinator
CDE
303.866.6720
Dell_P@cde.state.co.us
2. Agenda Part C Early Intervention and Part B Preschool Transition Indicators
Roles and Responsibilities
Timelines
Transition Plan vs. Conference
Interagency Operating Agreements
Questions & Answers
3. Early Intervention Transition Indicator 8C
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:
4. Early Intervention Transition Indicator 8C
IFSPs with transition steps and services;
Notification to LEA, if child potentially eligible for Part B: and
Transition conference, if child potentially eligible for Part B.
5. Part B Indicator 12Preschool Transition
Percent of children referred by Part C prior to age 3, who are found eligible for Part B, and who have an IEP developed and implemented by their third birthdays.
6. 9-12 Months Prior to Child’s 3rd Birthday Service Coordinator
Provide notification to AU of children who are potentially eligible for Part B
Initiate discussion of transition with family
Provide information as requested by family
Review child’s record with family Provider(s)
Ensure ongoing assessment information is entered into Results Matter online system
Discuss potential transition considerations with family
7. 9-12 Months Prior to Child’s 3rd Birthday Administrative Unit
Share LEA options for preschool services with EI Program personnel
Review EI data reports/notification re children potentially eligible for Part B Preschool
8. 6-9 Months Prior to Child’s 3rd Birthday CCB/EI Program
Ensure AU has been notified of children who are potentially eligible for Part B Preschool 9-12 months prior, but no later than 6-9 months prior Service Coordinator
Initiate transition planning as appropriate
Obtain consents
Forward information to the AU re child/family
9. 6-9 Months Prior to Child’s 3rd Birthday Provider(s)
Participate in transition planning, as appropriate
Continue to document ongoing assessment Administrative Unit
Review child and family information to plan for Part B eligibility evaluation
Participate in transition planning as appropriate
Support family in understanding preschool service options
10. 3-6 Months Prior to Child’s 3rd Birthday Service Coordinator
Coordinate with AU in arranging the Part B evaluation
With parental consent, send a complete copy of the child’s current IFSP, including updated on-going assessment data and notes, to the AU
Update the transition plan, as appropriate Administrative Unit
Review all current information on the child in order to plan for Part B eligibility evaluation
Provide written notification with the date, time, and location of the evaluation to the family & service coordinator
11. 3-6 Months Prior to Child’s 3rd Birthday Administrative Unit
At the time of the evaluation obtain written consent and provide the family and explain their procedural safeguards
Conduct the Part B eligibility evaluation and assessment
12. At Least 3 Months Prior to Child’s 3rd Birthday Service Coordinator
Ensure transition conference held
Provide notice of transition conference to AU and any other appropriate participants
Share updated info with AU, as appropriate
Implement transition plan as appropriate Provider(s)
Ensure current ongoing assessment information is available
Participate in transition conference, as appropriate
13. At Least 3 Months Prior to Child’s 3rd Birthday Administrative Unit
Complete Part B eligibility determination
If eligible, participate in transition conference to review preschool options with family
14. By Child’s 3rd Birthday Service Coordinator
Complete all requirements listed in the transition plan
As desired by parent, participate in IEP Meeting
Provide exit status data for CCMS Provider(s)
Ensure completion of exit data in Results Matter online system
Complete all requirements listed in the transition plan, as appropriate and identification of any new issues
15. By Child’s 3rd Birthday Administrative Unit
Complete all requirements listed in the transition plan, as appropriate
Ensure Part B eligibility determination process has been completed
Develop child’s IEP, including identification of start date for Part B services
Determine need for ESY services, as appropriate
16. Transition Conference Must be held at least 90 days prior to child’s 3rd birthday
LEA/AU must be invited for children potentially eligible unless the parent declines
Should include review or development of transition plan, including identification of steps and services necessary to support a timely transition
17. Transition Plan vs Transition Conference Transition plan can be developed at any point in the IFSP process appropriate to the child and family’s needs, but no later than 90 days prior to the child’s 3rd birthday
Transition plan must include steps and services necessary to support a timely transition
The transition plan can be updated as appropriate to the child and family’s needs
18. Transition Plan vs Transition Conference The transition plan should be documented on the Transition Plan page of the IFSP
The transition conference is a meeting to discuss transition options and do the final plan to ensure a smooth and timely transition
19. Transition Plan vs Transition Conference For children potentially eligible for Part B Preschool services, the LEA must be invited to the transition conference, unless the parent declines consent
When the parent declines consent to invite the LEA to the transition conference, attempts should be made to conduct the conference with other community options for transition
20. Community Strategies Establish an Interagency Operating Agreement to identify roles, responsibilities and expectations for partners regarding transition from EI to Part B
Review system, challenges, data periodically
21. Interagency Operating Agreement Process for LEA Notification
Process for children referred at 2 years 6 months and older
Process for ongoing communication
Process for notice of transition conference
Process for sharing of child and family information
Roles and responsibilities of each partner
22. Questions?