Transition at age Three
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Once a child reaches the age of three, any needed services are provided by the local school district. This is one of the first big transitions in a young child’s life and a significant one for their families. Services may be provided in the home, but many times, any needed services are provided in the child’s neighborhood school. This is a big change for families that are used to having services provided in the home, where they can see what is being worked on, how the child responds, and be an active participant in their child’s success. When services move to a school-based setting, the family may feel as if they no longer have an active part in their child’s education. It is important for the family to feel empowered throughout this process. This starts once the family agrees to meet with a representative from the 3-5 program. It is imperative that the early intervention program facilitator (usually the family service coordinator) help the family navigate the process and ensure that the family feels fully informed and comfortable about every step of the process. There are some excellent resources available online.
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The Kansas Inservice Training Service has excellent information on their website. Please go to: kskits.org/preschool-lre-inclusion-resources-c-b for extensive information about what transition is, what your role is (whether you are a parent or provider), how to have a successful transition, as well as additional resources for families.
Families Together prepared a handbook in called "Step Ahead at Age Three". You will find it here.
In 2011, the Kansas ICC Family Voices committee designed a brochure that was written from the family’s point of view. You can find it here.
In June 2012, KDHE and KSDE collaborated on a presentation about the transition process based on new regulations that came out in September 2011. This presentation is in Power Point and can be found here. If you are unable to open this presentation, please contact us.
Families Together prepared a handbook in called "Step Ahead at Age Three". You will find it here.
In 2011, the Kansas ICC Family Voices committee designed a brochure that was written from the family’s point of view. You can find it here.
In June 2012, KDHE and KSDE collaborated on a presentation about the transition process based on new regulations that came out in September 2011. This presentation is in Power Point and can be found here. If you are unable to open this presentation, please contact us.
