1. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 1 Movin’ On Up Effective Transition from Early Intervention into Preschool (Revised May 2005)

2. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 2 Goal: Identify the family’s options and responsibilities in the transition process from early intervention services to preschool Objectives: Identify the three major steps in local transition planning List a minimum of five differences between early intervention and preschool services Identify three determinates of eligibility for preschool services State a minimum of one function of the Admissions and Release Committee

3. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 3 Evaluation Eligibility IEP Placement Local Transition Planning Process 1 2. 3. Child Find Tracking Initial Contact Note: Not a Referral IFSP Review/ Transition Conference Initial ARC Act on referral Determine need to evaluate Obtain parent’s permission to Evaluate (60 days) Referral Activities ARC Preparation of The Child & Family Services In Place by 3rd Birthday Implementation Follow-up

4. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 4 Movin’ On Up Slip and Say 1.Pick a slip of paper with a phrase written on it 2. Read the phrase and think of how to complete the thought 3. Using the number in the square on your slip of paper, find a partner

5. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 5 Movin’ On Up Slip and Say Cont. 4. Introduce yourself and discuss with your partner your phrase and completed thought 5. At the signal trade to a new partner by using the answer to the equation on your slip of paper to find your new number 6. Once you have found your new partner trade and discuss the “new” phrases and replies

6. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 6 Movin’ On Up Overview: Local Transition Planning Process Preparation of the Child and Family First Steps Responsibilities Admissions Release Committee (ARC) Functions Implementation of Individual Education Plan (IEP)

7. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 7 Movin’ On Up Local Transition Planning Process –Interagency Collaboration Developing Interagency Policies/Procedures to Address Barriers and Meet State and Local Requirements –Getting together –Current Federal and Kentucky Requirements –Barriers

8. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 8 Movin’ On Up Comparison of Services Page 9, Step By Step

9. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 9 Movin’ On Up IDEA Part C 1. Focus on supporting the family to meet the developmental needs of the child. 2. Birth through Age 2 3. Family is entitled to a service coordinator. 4. Services and supports are documented in an IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) IDEA Part B 1. Focus on the child’s educational needs. 2. 3-21 years 3. No requirements for a service coordinator. 4. Special education and related services are documented in an IEP (Individual Education Plan)

10. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 10 Movin’ On Up IDEA Part C cont. 5. Natural Environments 6. Sliding fee scale and then lead agency is “payor of last resort” 7. Recipients are the infant/toddler and the family. 8. Current Assessments and Evaluations from other sources should be considered. 9. Services year-round. IDEA Part B cont. 5. Least Restrictive Environment. 6. Free And Public Education. 7. Recipient is the child only. 8. Current Assessments and Evaluations from sending agencies should be considered. 9. Services may include extended school year and year-round as deemed appropriate

11. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 11 Movin’ On Up Vs.

12. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 12 Movin’ On Up Preparation of the Family Pg. 10-11

13. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 13 Movin’ On Up Preparation of the Family Child Find Pg. 10-11

14. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 14 Movin’ On Up Preparation of the Family Child Find Initial Contact Pg. 10-11

15. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 15 Movin’ On Up Preparation of the Family Child Find Initial Contact IFSP Review/ Transition Conference –Transition Plan Pg. 10-11

16. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 16 Movin’ On Up Admissions and Release Committee –Functions Act on Referrals Act on Evaluations Determine Eligibility Develop the IEP Determine Placement Page 11-16, Step By Step

17. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 17 Movin’ On Up ARC Functions: Act on Referrals –Review complete written referrals –Determine need to evaluate –Determine need for written parental consent to evaluate –60 school day timeline begins with parental permission

18. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 18 Movin’ On Up ARC Functions: Act on Evaluations –Determine that full evaluation was conducted –Determine if child is eligible for special education and related services –If child is not eligible, Primary Service Coordinator explores other options with family

19. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 19 Movin’ On Up ARC Functions : Develop the Individual Education Plan –Ensure IEP meets regulatory requirements Determine Placement –Determine placement in Least Restrictive Environment –Propose or refuse to provide services based on IEP –Determine need for written consent of services –Ensure services are provided. Pg. 14-15

20. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 20 Movin’ On Up Eligibility for Preschool Services –Based on Disability Categories (i.e. Developmental Delay) Link to Adverse Effect on Child’s Education –Determined by the ARC Multidisciplinary Evaluation Pg. 13

21. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 21 Movin’ On Up Implementation –Phase-In Activities –IEP ( pg 14) –Utilization of Kentucky Early Childhood Standards –On-going Assessment and Curriculum Adjustment –Preparation for Exit to Kindergarten Pg. 15

22. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 22 Movin’ On Up Follow-up –On-going Progress/Assessment –Annual Review Parent input on progress and concerns Changes to IEP as deemed appropriate Pg. 16-18

23. 2005 B. Mullins, D. Scheler 23 Movin’ On Up