Transition from Early Intervention RIDE Winter Leadership Conference February 2007

Part C Indicators #1 Timely Services #2 Natural Environments #3 Child Outcomes #4 Family Outcomes #5-6 Child Find #7 45 Day Timeline #8 Transition #9-13 Complaint Process #14 Data Reports

Part C IDEA: Purpose of E.I. To enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities To enhance the capacity of families to meet the special needs of their infants and toddlers with disabilities

28 Months Referral 30 Months Transition Planning Meeting Months Eligibility Meeting By 36 Months (If child is eligible) Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting

State Performance Plan Indicator #8 Percent of all children exiting Part C who received timely transition planning to support the childs transition to preschool and other appropriate community services by their third birthday including… an IFSP with transition steps and services notification to LEA, if child potentially eligible for Part B had a Transition conference, if child potentially eligible for Part B

Indicator #8 July 1 st, 2004 through June 30 th 2005 A. 77% of children leaving EI had an IFSP with transition steps and services B. 93% of children exiting EI had notification to LEA, if child potentially eligible for Part B C. 91% of children exiting EI had a Transition conference, if child potentially eligible for Part B.

Indicator #8 July 1 st, 2005 through June 30 th 2006 A. 79% of children leaving EI had an IFSP with transition steps and services B. 96% of children exiting EI had notification to LEA, if child potentially eligible for Part B C. 91% of children exiting EI had a Transition conference, if child potentially eligible for Part B.

Child Outcomes Children will... Have positive social relationships Learn and use knowledge and skills Take appropriate action to meet their needs

Family Outcomes Families will… Understand their childrens strengths, abilities, and special needs Know their rights and effectively communicate their childrens needs Help their children develop and learn Have adequate social support Be able to access services and activities available to all families in their communities

Family Survey Results To what extent has EI helped your family know and understand your rights? 83% reported that EI has done a good to an excellent job To what extent has EI helped your family effectively communicate your childs needs? 88% reported that EI has done a good to an excellent job To what extent has EI helped your family be able to help your child develop and learn? 89% reported that EI has done a good to an excellent job

A Transition Story Thinking Outside the Box!

Improvement Activities Resources to Improve the Transition Process