Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois

Below you will find attachments and an outline for the Illinois Early Intervention System Overview online training module - Section 5.  If you have difficulty viewing a link, please email EITP at onlinelearning@illinoiseitraining.org.

Section 5 Outline:

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• Overview and Goals of Transition
• Options for Transition
• Transition Roles and Responsibilities
• Transition - Special Timelines

Section Resources:

Illinois Resources:

• EITP Resource Page on Transition
• Transition from EI to ECSE from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Parent Guide - Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois (ISBE)
• Where Will I Be When I’m 3? A Family's Transition Workbook (pdf)
  • Español: Cuando tenga 3 años, dónde estaré (pdf)
• Register for the EITP Training Understanding Inclusion

National Resources:

• Center for Parent Information and Resources
• PACER Center
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center
• Early Choices
• ECTA DEC Recommended Practices on Transition
  • Transition Plan Checklist

Print out the following guide to help monitor your progress during the modules:

• Illinois Early Intervention System Overview: Online Training Outline (pdf)

Overview and Goals of Transition

1. Review of Part B and Part C
2. Goals of Transition
3. Initiating Transition First Steps
4. Transition Conference
5. Resources

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Options for Transition 

1. Options for Transition
2. Determining Eligibility for Special Education Services
3. Resources

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Transition Roles and Responsibilities

1. Key Roles
2. Responsibilities
   1. Service Coordinator
   2. Provider
   3. Parent Liaison
   4. School District
3. Helping Families
4. Resources

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Transition - Special Timelines 

1. Referred 46-90 days before 3^rd birthday
2. Referred 45 days or less before 3^rd birthday
3. Exceptional Circumstances
4. Resources

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