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This preferably takes place no later than six months. prior to the child's third birthday. If a toddler may be eligible for preschool services under Part B, the service coordinator (with parental/guardian consent) will transmit additional information to the LEA or other relevant agency to ensure continuity of services from the Part C program to the Part B program. Service coordinators are encouraged to discuss transition out of early intervention (EI) as soon as the child enters the early intervention system. Service coordinators can initiate the written referral process earlier for children with summer birthdays or other concerns that could require more transition time. (34 CFR 303.209, 89 IAC 500.100, CFC Manual 13.1 )  \n2) Can the transition planning conference be held earlier than 90 calendar days before the child’s third birthday?  \nYes, the transition planning conference can be held earlier than 90 calendar days before the child’s third birthday. However, the transition planning conference cannot occur more than nine months before the child’s third birthday. The broadest timeframe for conducting the transition planning conference is between 2 years, 3 months to 2 years, 9 months. The transition planning conference must be completed  \n90 calendar days before the child’s third birthday. (34 CFR 303 . 209(c)(1), 89 IAC 500.100 (c), CFC Manual 13.3)  \n3) How are LEAs made aware of children receiving early intervention services who may be eligible for Part B services when they turn 3 years of age?  \nAn interagency agreement specifies that each month the Illinois Department of Human Services will provide the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with a list of all children receiving early intervention services who are 25 months of age or older. This list is populated into the Early Childhood Transition System in the Student Information System (SIS) . The LEA should monitor the list closely to ensure that children receive a smooth and efficient transition. In addition, the LEA should maintain contact with the CFC to verify receipt of referral packets for every EI-eligible child whose parents/guardians wanted a referral to the LEA. Not all students on this list will be referred to the LEA as some children are dismissed from EI prior to the third birthday or families may decline the transition.  \n4) Who is responsible for convening the transition planning conference or transition meeting that must beheld no sooner than nine months and at least 90 calendar days before the child’s third birthday?  \nThe CFC service coordinator is responsible for convening, conducting, and keeping a record of this meeting. At the transition planning conference, the CFC service coordinator (with input from the LEA) shall keep a record and provide the parents/guardians:  \n▪ Information about preschool services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B;  \n▪ A description of IDEA Part B eligibility definitions;  \n▪ State timelines and processes for consenting to an evaluation and conducting eligibility determinations under IDEA Part B; and  \n▪ Information about the availability of special education and related services.  \nThe school district has an obligation under the law to participate in transition planning conferences.  \nWhether or not the school district participates, the conference must occur. (34 CFR 303 . 209(c)(1), 89 IAC 500.100, CFC Manual 13.4)  \n5) What if the CFC receives a referral for a child between the ages of 2½ and 3 years?  \nThe local tr","cbCaiuKZnrwCHErY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuKZnrwCHErY","pdf",441394,"English","# General Transition Questions\n## Written referral and timing\n## Transition planning conference scheduling\n## LEA awareness of potentially eligible children\n## Responsibility to convene the conference\n## Referrals between ages 2½ and 3\n## LEA timeline responsibilities under 45 days","[{\"question\":\"When must the CFC service coordinator provide a written referral to the LEA for a potentially eligible child?\",\"answer\":\"Communication about transition starts no sooner than nine months and no later than 90 days before the child’s third birthday, preferably no later than six months. 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