OSEP Resources on Transition
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OSEP Guidance
- 2023 Early Childhood Transition Questions and Answers (2023)
- Guidance on Creating an Effective Memorandum of Understanding to Support High-Quality Inclusive Early Childhood Systems (2022)
- Chart of Federal IDEA Part C and Part B Transition Requirements for Late Referrals to IDEA Part C (2024)
- Federal IDEA Part C and Part B Transition Requirements for Late Referrals to IDEA Part C (2018)
- OSEP Transition Checklist for Reviewing Transition Documents under Section II.A.10 of the IDEA Part C Grant Application (2012)
- Part C to Part B Early Childhood Transition Timeline for SPP/APR Indicators C-8A, 8B, 8C, B-11 and B-12 (2012)
OSEP Policy Letters
- Letter to Nix on Early Childhood Transition Requirements (2023)
- Letter to NASDSE and ITCA on Transition FAQ and Related Resources (2011)
- Letter to Hirsh on Evaluations (2005)
Training Modules
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) developed Building the Legacy Training Curriculum on IDEA 2004 (2015) at the request of OSEP. The content is now maintained by the Center for Parent Information and Resources. The following three modules are related to transition:
- The Basics of Early Intervention
- The Transition Process and Lead Agency Notification
- Development of the Transition Plan
Transition Processes: Tools and Needs Assessments
Designing and Implementing Effective Early Childhood Transition Processes (2008) help states analyze transition system infrastructure and identify strategies to improve local implementation of transition requirements, and support effective local infrastructures.
Companion documents for this item include:
- Early Childhood Transition Worksheet —This worksheet lists the IDEA transition requirements and key infrastructure components in chart format. It can be used as a planning tool and discussion guide for identifying factors contributing to non-compliance and effective practices.
- Self-Assessment for an Early Childhood Transition Infrastructure —This tool can be used by state or local interagency teams to assess their current practices and identify improvement activities to enhance the infrastructure necessary to support successful transitions.
- Early Childhood Transition Self-Assessment Form —This 2010 self-assessment organizes evidence statements around the processes of interagency policies and practices, personnel development and training, roles and responsibilities, and strategies and practices.