Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services: Roles and Responsibilities
February 17, 2027 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location Online – at your home or School
Registration 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services developed this standardized training to address the requirements of the federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) to ensure a smooth and effective transition process is in place for children and their families who will be transitioning from Early Intervention into Early Childhood Special Education. This training will cover requirements regarding timeline, role responsibilities, transition process meetings, state forms, as well as vital partnerships, collaborative relationships and positive strategies.
Learner objectives Participants will be able to: • Understand the requirements and the procedures of the transition process from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education Services • State the roles and responsibilities of the partners in transition: early intervention, early childhood education, and families. Recognize perspectives and expectations of the transition partners. • Integrate effective strategies to ensure a smooth transition for children and families
Administrator, Early Childhood Special and General Educator, Early Intervention Personnel, Family Educator, Family Member, Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Speech/Language Therapist, Teacher Assistant
DEC RECOMMENDED PRACTICE ALIGNMENT
Transition
GATEWAYS TRAINING STAGE
Stage 1 - Introductory
TRAINING TOPIC AREA
SN - Special Needs/Inclusion
GATEWAYS TO OPORTUNITY CONTENT AREA
E - Interactions, Relationships and Environments
STATE PERFORMANCE PLAN INDICATOR ALIGNMENT
SPPI 12 - Transition from Early Intervention to ECSE
Location
Online – at your home or School
Registration
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services developed this standardized training to address the requirements of the federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) to ensure a smooth and effective transition process is in place for children and their families who will be transitioning from Early Intervention into Early Childhood Special Education. This training will cover requirements regarding timeline, role responsibilities, transition process meetings, state forms, as well as vital partnerships, collaborative relationships and positive strategies.
Presenter
Bridget Ortmann, Gina Musielski , Keena Sims
Learner objectives
Participants will be able to:
• Understand the requirements and the procedures of the transition process from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education Services
• State the roles and responsibilities of the partners in transition: early intervention, early childhood education, and families. Recognize perspectives and expectations of the transition partners.
• Integrate effective strategies to ensure a smooth transition for children and families
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