Transitions in Early Intervention

Books

Tools for Transition in Early Childhood: A Step-by-Step Guide for Agencies, Teachers, and Families
Beth S. Rous & Rena A. Hallam
Brookes, 2006
Call Number: HQ 778.63 .R863 2006
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/71266408
This how-to guide provides a step-by-step model showing how families and professionals can work together to design effective transitions for young children with special needs.

Introducing Me. (Me Too! Series)
Marci J. Hanson & Maria L. Morgan
Brookes, 2001
Call Number: HV 888 .H251i 2001
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/45532489
Introducing Me is one of a series of books called Me, Too! written for parents to help with the transition into preschool of young children with special needs. These short books are designed to be read with children. These books help parents with selecting a preschool, building relationships with people in the community, understanding their child’s behavior and their child’s friendships, and creating schedules and routines.

Videos

Turning 3, from C to B: Age 3 Transitions for Kids with Special Needs = Tercer Cumpleaños, De Parte C a Parte B: Transiciones Para Niños Con Necesidades Especiales.
Landlocked Films, 2006
23-minute DVD
Call Number: LC 4019.2 .T955 2006T
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/301796213
This video explains the age 3 transition from Part C to Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) through interviews with families, providers, and school officials.

Transition: The Never-Ending Story
STARNET Regions I & III, 2001
60-minute DVD
Call Number: LC 4019.3 .T772 2001
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/528639228
This video shows interviews with early intervention professionals and parents to explain the transition from early intervention to preschool. It discusses important points for best practices. This video is also available online at http://eiclearinghouse.org/videos-online.html.

Web Resources

When I'm 3 Where Will I Be?
Web site: http://www.isbe.net/earlychi/html/ec_speced_intervention.htm
This workbook was created by parents and early intervention and school personnel. It guides Illinois families through their child's transition from Early Intervention Program services. This online booklet is designed to help parents with setting goals, sharing information with professionals, understanding the evaluation process, and preparing for the first Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.
Workbook in English: http://www.isbe.net/earlychi/pdf/transition_workbook.pdf
Workbook in Spanish: http://www.isbe.net/earlychi/pdf/transition_workbook_sp.pdf
Video: http://www.wiu.edu/users/starnetv/mov/apples12172008m.mov

National Early Childhood Transition Center
Web site: http://www.hdi.uky.edu/SF/NECTC/
The National Early Childhood Transition Center (NECTC) provides information to parents and professionals about practices and strategies for successful transitions in early childhood special education. This Web site includes research briefs, links to other organizations, a database of literature on transitions, webinars, and a “transition toolkit.”

Beach Center on Disability: Transition to Preschool
Web site: http://www.beachcenter.org/wisdom_based_action/transition_to_preschool/default.aspx?
The Beach Center on Disability at the University of Kansas has created a collection of materials on early childhood transitions, including numerous online videos, research summaries, booklets, and links for more information.

Articles

Using Interagency Collaboration to Support Family-Centered Transition Practices. Diane M. Branson & Ann Bingham. (2009). Young Exceptional Children, 12(3), 15 -31.
Using the story of Lanie and her son Harry, this article explains collaboration between parents and professionals during the transition process.

Transitions of Families from Early Intervention to Preschool Intervention for Children with Disabilities. Ann M. Connelly. (2007). Young Exceptional Children, 10(3), 10-16
This article provides an overview of the transition from Part C to Part B services and discusses methods of dealing with issues or problems that might arise during the process.

Transition: A New Path in the Journey (Early Intervention Matters, Part 10). Susan Addison. (2004). Exceptional Parent, 34(9), 54, 56-59.
This article uses one family’s story to illustrate some of the challenges for families of young children with special needs as they make the transition out of early intervention programming.

Birth to Three Transition: One Family's Story. Beth Swedeen. (2001). Young Exceptional Children, 4(2), 12-14.
In this article, a mother describes her journey with her daughter through the transition from early intervention services.