OSEP Resources on Transition
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OSEP Guidance
- OSEP Transition Checklist for Reviewing Transition Documents under Section II.A.10 of the IDEA Part C Grant Application (2012)
- Federal IDEA Part C and Part B Transition Requirements for Late Referrals to IDEA Part C (2018)
- Federal IDEA Part C and Part B Transition Requirements for Late Referrals to IDEA Part C (2018)
- 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
Building the Legacy Training Curriculum on IDEA 2004 (2015)
developed by NICHCY at the request of OSEP, and are maintained by the Center for Parent Information and Resources. These 3 of the 10 available modules are particularly relevant 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)
Developed for TA organizations to support strategic planning efforts with states, this framework is a tool for states to analyze their transition system infrastructure and systematically identify improvement strategies to improve local implementation of the transition requirements of the IDEA as well as support effective local infrastructures for effective transition practices.
- Overview of Designing and Implementing Effective Early Childhood Transition Processes (2008): This presentation provides information about the need for and background of the document as well as a brief overview of the contents.
- Component I: Content and Scope (see page 11)
- Component II: Interagency Structure (see page 15)
- Component III: Interagency Communication and Relationships (see page 19)
- Component IV: Interagency Agreements (see page 22)
- Component V: Policy Alignment and Congruence (see page 27)
- Component VI: Personnel Development, Staff Training and Resources (see page 31)
- Component VII: Data Systems and Processes (see page 38)
- Component VIII: Monitoring and Evaluation (see page 43)
Early Childhood Transition Worksheet (2008)
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. It is a companion to the Designing and Implementing Effective Early Childhood Transition Processes framework document.
Self-Assessment for an Early Childhood Transition Infrastructure (2008)
This tool corresponds directly to the components and elements presented in the transition document and is intended to 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 (2010)
This tool like the other self assessment references the document "Designing and Implementing Effective Transition Processes". This self assessment takes evidence statements from the document and is organized around the processes of interagency policies and practices, personnel development and training, roles and responsibilities, and strategies and practices.