Transition Basics
Timelines and Procedures
Resources and Supports
Parent Participation
Assessments, Eligibility, and Transfers
100

What is the age at which the child's IFSP early intervention services end?

What is the child's 3rd birthday?

100

When must the Transition IFSP occur?

What is approximately 2.6 years of age?  Also acceptable:  What is no earlier than 2.3 months and no later than 90 days before the 3rd birthday?

100

What agency can help support and prepare parents for their child's transition to special education by offering support groups and parent training on the IEP process?

What is the Family Focus Resource Center?

100

What is required from the parent to share their child's information with the LEA?

What is written consent?

100

When are consumers referred to the clinical department to determine Lanterman Act/Provisional Eligibility?

What is 2 years 6 months?

200

What program does a child likely transition into right at age 3 if they are eligible?

What is Part B - Special Education program through the local school district (LEA)?

200

What document outlines transition goals and steps for families?

What is the Transition IFSP?

200

What might the IFSP team and LEA review with a family for physical access to a new educational setting?

What is adaptive equipment?

200

What appointment can parents request before the IEP meeting?

What are site visits to school district special education programs?

200

What law covers services provided by NLACRC after the age of 3?

What is the Lanterman Act?

300

What law governs education services before age 3?

What is IDEA part C - Early Start?

300

What is the deadline for school's holding the IEP meeting?

What is before the 3rd birthday?

300

What might be discussed with a family as a resource to access educational services?

What is transportation needs for educational services?

300

What role to family routines play in the transition IFSP and process?

What is helping the child adjust and transition to a new setting by introducing or increasing everyday activities or new family routines?

300

What happens if a parent declines the Lanterman Act referral?

What is case will close on child's 3rd birthday because Early Start funding ends?

400

What law governs generic educational services after age 3?

What is IDEA, Part B - school districts/LEA?

400

Who is responsible for contacting the parent/holder of ed rights to schedule all required special education evaluations?

Who is the LEA?

400

What are some resources within the family that might need to be discussed with parents in regard to the transition process?

What are natural supports?

400
How can parents help ensure the IEP is held prior to their child's 3rd birthday?

What is attend all scheduled evaluation appointments on time?

400

What is the final meeting that wraps up all Early Start services for a consumer?

What is the Exit IFSP?

500

What is the name of the meeting that helps parents prepare for the transition from Part C to Part B?

What is the Transition Plan Conference?

500

Who is responsible for providing progress/closing reports to the LEA?

Who is the Child's Service Coordinator?

500

What should be reviewed regarding developmental progress by the school district's IEP assessment team?

What are closing (or most current) developmental reports?

500

What must a parent provide for a child to be referred to the NLACRC clinical department for a medical review and/or psychological evaluation?

What is consent?

500

What must a CSC do if the child is found eligible for Lanterman Act services or the Provisional Eligibility Program?

What is transfer the child to school-age 30 days prior to their 3rd birthday or to PEP upon their 3rd birthday for a new CSC to schedule an IPP meeting.