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A Parent’s Guide to the Part C to Part B Transition (Age Two Turning Three)

This guide supports families of two-year-olds moving from Part C Early Intervention (EI) to Part B Preschool Special Education under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), outlining timelines, what to expect, how to prepare, and what to do after the meeting—so services begin on or before your child’s third birthday.

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Train-the-Trainer Tool: A Staff Orientation Toolkit on Part C to Part B Transitions

This presentation template is designed to support Regional Centers and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in staff training on transitions from IDEA Part C to Part B

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Learning and Orientation Checklist for New Regional Center Staff: Part C to Part B Transitions

This is a checklist for on-boarding new Regional Center staff and administrators involved in supporting families through the Part C to Part B transition process

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Legal and Official Guidance on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C to Part B Transitions

This document provides information and multiple resources to clarify compliance and procedural issues regarding transition from Part C to Part B.

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Part C to Part B Transition Resources for Families

This multi-lingual resource provides families with handy links to timelines, guides and checklists to understand the IEP process

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Tools and Checklists to Review Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C to Part B Transition Policies, Procedures and Signed Agreements

This document provides a collection of tools useful to LEA and Regional Center leaders planning a review of local Part C to Part B Transition Interagency Agreements, protocols and practices

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Transition Basics for Administrators

This document provides links to resources for administrators on Part C to Part B requirements and how to support on-boarding staff new to Part C or Part B

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Part C To B Transition Basics For Staff

This document provides basic timelines and resources for LEA and Regional Center staff supporting the Part C to Part B transition process

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Play-Based Assessment Observed Skill Checklist

This checklist is a handy tool for practitioners when implementing play-based assessments.

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Timeline of Preschool to Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten Transition Planning

This is a month-to-month guide with best practices for transitioning children from preschool to the next step in their educational journey.

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Kindergarten Transition Assessments: FAQ

Find follow-up questions and answers here from the California Early Childhood Special Education (CalECSE) Network’s Kindergarten Transition Assessments Training

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Preschool Initial Referral Intake Form

A writable tool - Preschool Initial Referral Intake Form

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Interagency Agreements
View a collection of Interagency Agreements.
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Innovative and Inclusive Practices - Compilation of Resources

This compilation of resources provides information and links for understanding inclusion and learning inclusive practices and strategies that can be used in the classroom to support of all young learners.    

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Assessment Practices - Medical Diagnosis of Autism vs. Educational Eligibility of Autism

This one page resource provides a quick, at-a-glance look at the difference between a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and an educational eligibility of autism under the California Education Code, 5 CCR § 3030(b).

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Developing and Sustaining Successful Interagency Collaborations and Agreements Process Flowchart

Learn how to develop and sustain Interagency Collaborations and Agreeements using this helpful roadmap!

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Assessment Team Leadership - Part C to Part B Transition At-A-Glance

One major transition required within IDEA is when children turn 3 years old and transition out of Part C Early Intervention Programs into Part B Services for School-Aged Children.  This document provides an At-A-Glance look at transition activities and timelines for Part C to Part B Transitions under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  

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Assessment Practices - Play Based Assessment Observation Notes

Use this downloadable, fillable PDF during your assessments in order to capture play-based child observations!

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Parent Outreach and Support Compilation of Resources for Family Support

Parents and caregivers will find multiple local resources for supporting early learners in this useful document

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Innovative and Inclusive Practices - Classroom Considerations and Strategies to Support Young Learners

Our inclusive and innovative practice exemplars share evidence-based strategies for creating classrooms that support all early learners.