Preschool Transition
Entered Birth
to 3 Program
- Your child was
referred, evaluated, and found eligible for services
- An Individualized
Family Service Plan (IFSP) was written
- Services began
Transition Process
Discussed
- With B-3 staff
- Throughout time
in B-3
- Share your family's
values and priorities
- Ask for resources
(i.e., Step Ahead at Age 3)
IFSP Review
- Update family outcomes
- Begin or update
Transition Plan
- Sign releases of
information so Transition Planning Conference can be arranged
2 1/2 YEARS
Transition Planning
Conference
- B-3 staff will
set up conference
- Held 3-6 months
before your child turns 3
- In your home or
other community setting
- School personnel
included
- Learn about future
service options
- Share information
as you feel comfortable
Explore Service
Options
- Utilize B-3 staff
- Ask questions
- Seek answers together
- Talk to other parents
2 3/4 YEARS
Referrals Made
- If and when you
decide
- Begins 90 day timeline
for school services
- Procedures of other
service agencies may vary
- IEP team set up
with you as important members
School Evaluation
- To determine eligibility
for services
- With your permission,
B-3 may share your child's current records
- Some additional
testing may be needed
- School staff may
ask to join your B-3 home
IEP Meeting
- Determine eligibility,
special educational needs, goals, and location of services
- Plan for measures
to ease transition
- B-3 staff may participate
3 YEARS
First Day of New
Services
- Your child should
be able to begin new services
- If your child has
a summer birthday, more consideration is needed
Ongoing Communication
- Discussion about
your child's adjustment to new services
- Progress reports
- Conferences
3 1/4 YEARS
Transition Process
Evaluated
- Your comments on
how well the process worked may be used to improve the process for other families
3 /12 YEARS