Transition is an ongoing process during which the service coordinator, service provider(s), and the child’s family explore options for supports and services that may be accessed following a child’s discharge from the early intervention system. Here you will find resources related to helping families through the transition process. Visit the resource landing pad for information about evidence-based practices and topics; online, print, and video resources, and Virginia-specific guidance.
Considerations for a Smooth and Timely Transition from Part C to Part B Webinar (Recorded 3/19/24) (external website)
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Department of Education
This webinar, presented by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Department of Education, will provide information about the transition from Early Intervention Services (Part C) to Early Childhood Special Education (Part B). The webinar will discuss Federal and State regulations, decisions that can be determined locally, program eligibility, as well as tips for how the two systems can collaborate to support families and support a smooth and timely transition. Anyone involved in the transition from Part C to Part B is encouraged to view.
Transition from Part C to Part B Question and Answer Document
VA Department of Education and Infant & Toddler Connection of VA
This document includes a glossary of Part B terms as well as questions and answers to questions related to facilitating transition between early intervention (Part C) and early childhood special education (Part B).
Transition Practice Guides for Practitioners and Families (external website)
ECTA Center
Visit this page for practice guides and checklists explaining the implementation of Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices related to transition.
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CONNECT Module 2: Transition (external website)
This free module was developed by CONNECT: The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge and is part of a module series. In this module, you will learn about practices to help support children and families as they transition among programs in the early care and education system. This module is also available in Spanish.
Getting from Here to There: Navigating the Transition from Part C to Part B – Part II
VA’s Integrated Training Collaborative | Partnership for People with Disabilities
Presented by Kathy Beasley, Ph.D., Sarah Moore, M.Ed., and Donna Rimmell, M.Ed.
This archived webinar built on the information presented in Part I. Staff from local early intervention systems and local school divisions led a web discussion about effective transition planning, communication, and collaboration at the local level. The Part C and Part B teams discussed strategies for building and maintaining a good working relationship to ensure smooth and effective transitions. Click the link above to visit the 2016 Talks on Tuesdays Archive and scroll down until you find the webinar. Part I in this series is also available on this archive page.
Getting from Here to There: Navigating the Transition from Part C to Part B – Part I
VA’s Integrated Training Collaborative | Partnership for People with Disabilities
Presented by Phyllis Mondak, M.S., M.Ed., Sarah Moore, M.Ed., and Kyla Patterson, M.S.
In this archived webinar, state staff from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and the Department of Education jointly reviewed transition requirements from both the Part C and Part B perspectives. They highlighted areas where there are overlapping responsibilities and identified policy, procedures, and timelines that are regulated as well as those that offer local determination.
Learning Bytes about Transition
Learning bytes are brief learning activities that supervisors, faculty, or other leaders can use to facilitate professional development with staff and students. These activities are designed to be of short duration and include instructions, handouts, links, worksheets and answer keys (as needed) to help you facilitate the activity with small or large groups. The learning bytes below focus on topics related to transition from Part C early intervention services. Visit the Learning Bytes page to review or download the learning bytes or look for additional activities.
Transition Checklists (external website)
ECTA Center
Visit this page for checklists that practitioners can use to reflect on their implementation of Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practicesrelated to transition.
Transition Samples
ITC of NRV-Radford University
These documents provide two samples of transition and directions for different scenarios.
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