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You will be discussing transition, including preschool programming and special education services, multiple times to prepare you and your child for this change. This guide will help you with steps you can take to prepare for this process and provide you with information for each step.  \n􀂅 Visit different early childhood programs to determine what you think is the best fit for your child. If your child qualifies for special education, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team must consider the least restrictive environment (LRE) or where your child would be if there were no disability.  \n􀂅 What might support your child in these settings?  \n􀂅 Consider your feelings. You are likely to experience a range of emotions during this transition. Remember that, ultimately, this is an exciting time for your child, and you will work with the school and program to develop the best planto support your child.  \nWhen I’m Three Transition Guide • 2  \nTRANSITION AT A GLANCE  \nIt is time to think about what happens when your child turns 3. There are several steps in the process of transitioning from Early Intervention (EI) to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE). The chart below provides a timeline of the steps. More information on each step can be found elsewhere in this guide. As your child’s primary advocate, you can use this time to start gathering information, pictures, and anything you’d like to share about your child for the upcoming Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.  \n\n| Transition\u003Cbr>Steps | Every\u003Cbr>IFSP | 2 yrs.\u003Cbr>3 mon. | 2 yrs.\u003Cbr>6 mon. | 2 yrs.\u003Cbr>7 mon. | 2 yrs.\u003Cbr>8 mon. | 2 yrs.\u003Cbr>9 mon. | 2 yrs.\u003Cbr>10 mon. | 2 yrs.\u003Cbr>11 mon. | 3 yrs. |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Talk about transition questions and concerns. | • |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Referral packet sent to school district. |  | • | • |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) transition planning meeting held with transition outcome identified. |  | • | • | • | • |  |  |  |  |\n| Transition Planning Conference held. |  | • | • | • | • |  |  |  |  |\n| Domain Review held. |  |  |  | • | • | • | • | • |  |\n| District evaluation process continues. |  |  |  | • | • | • | • | • |  |\n| IEP team determines eligibility. |  |  |  | • | • | • | • | • |  |\n| If eligible, team develops IEP. |  |  |  | • | • | • | • | • |  |\n| Exit IFSP. |  |  |  |  |  | • | • | • |  |\n| Implement\u003Cbr>IEP, if eligible, and complete Family Outcomes Questionnaire. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | • |\n\nWhen I’m Three Transition Guide • 3  \nSHARING INFORMATION AND TRANSITION PLANNING CONFERENCE  \nAt each Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meeting, your Early Intervention (EI) team will discuss transition and share strategies to help you prepare for transitions in EI services and beyond EI. Transition planning will begin no later than when your child is 2 years, 6 months of age, but can be started as early as 2 years, 3 months of age. Because your child receives EI services, this transition process allows that, if found eligible, your child is entitled to begin Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services on their third birthday.  \nREFERRAL  \n􀂅 A referral occurs when EI shares information with the school district to start the transition process.  \n􀂅 EI sends the school district basic contact information including name, address, phone number, and child’s date of birth.  \n􀂅 The service coordinator will ask you to sign a consent form so a packet of your child’s information, called a “referral” packet, can be sent to your local school district. The referral packet includes your signed consent document, your child’s most recent Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), and your child’s most recent EI evaluation, and/or service summary reports. You can choose to add other in","cbCaihhc4IbiD0Gg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihhc4IbiD0Gg","pdf",1878839,17,"English","# How Can I Prepare for Transition?\n# Transition at a Glance\n# Sharing Information and Transition Planning Conference\n## Referral\n## Topics to Talk About\n# Service Coordinator Role During Transition at Age 3","[{\"question\":\"When does the transition process from Early Intervention to ECSE begin?\",\"answer\":\"Early Intervention (EI) services end the day before the child’s third birthday. Transition planning begins no later than when the child is 2 years 6 months old and can start as early as 2 years 3 months.\"},{\"question\":\"What is a referral packet and what does it include?\",\"answer\":\"A referral happens when EI shares information with the school district to start the transition process. 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