appropriate services for the child. A transition plan includes several systems and will serve as a guide to participants throughout the transition process. This policy is to provide Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with the legal requirements and preferred practices regarding transition for young, middle, and high school students with disabilities. It addresses the transition of children from one educational or intervention program to another, and from high school to adult life. Section A – Infant to Preschool Program Transition for Early Intervention Services (Eligible Children at Age Three) Local Education Agencies (LEAs) shall provide special education and related services to eligible children at age three. Pursuant to requirements contained in Title 34 C.F.R. 300.344, each LEA shall participate in the transition planning for toddlers served under the Early Intervention Services Act, Government Code sections 95000-95030, who may be eligible for preschool programs under Part B of the IDEA, Title 20 U.S.C. 1400-1420, before the toddler is two years nine months, or at the discretion of all parties up to six months before the child turns three to ensure that an Individualized Education Program (IEP) has been developed and is implemented by the toddler’s third birthday. Service Coordinator Responsibilities The service coordinator, six months before the third birthday of the toddler receiving early intervention services, shall: 1. Notify the LEA where the toddler resides that there will be an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meeting requiring the attendance of an LEA representative pursuant to Title 34 C.F.R. 300.132, before the toddler is two years nine months, or at the discretion of all parties, up to six months before the toddler turns three years old to specify the transition steps necessary for movement into services under Part B of the IDEA; and 2. Within 30 days following notification of the parent and the LEA, the family, service coordinator, and LEA shall agree on the date for the IFSP to specify the transition steps necessary for movement into services under Part B. Transition Steps For toddlers with an IFSP, the transition steps contained in the IFSP at two years nine months or earlier shall include all of the following: 1. Discussions with and providing information to parents regarding: a. The toddler’s transition to special education for a toddler with a disability who may be eligible for special education and related services under Part B of the IDEA
Chapter 9 – Transition Services, Desert/Mountain SELPA As of 10/18/2019 Steering Committee Review/Adoption
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