Transition from one program to another can be a time of uncertainty. Parents and professionals can ensure smooth transitions by working together through careful planning and preparation of activities, timelines, and recommended practices to facilitate a child’s transition from one program to another.

General Transition Resources

• Questions and Answers Regarding Procedural Rights under IDEA for Parents of Students with Disabilities - Explains some of the common questions parents ask when a child with a disability first enters or transitions to the Preschool Program
• Pre-K Child Find and Transition Data as they Relate to the Local Education Agency Self-Assessment – Describes how Preschool Child Find and Transition data support the LEA Self-Assessment, particularly in the core elements of (1) Policy Compliance and Monitoring, (4) Problem-Solving for Improvement, (5) Research-Based Instruction and Practices, and (6) Communication and Collaboration.

Indicator 12 Data Collection and Reporting

• PreK Child Find & Transition Calculator (2021): The Pre-K Child Find & Transition Calculator (CFTC) is designed to serve as a data collection tool for LEAs.  The calculator collects preschool information related to Indicator 11, Indicator 12, and the Pre-K (619) Grant. LEAs accessing the calculator should review all information on the “Help” tab prior to data entry; this tab provides information about how to best enter data and maintain the integrity of the formulas within the spreadsheet.  Google users can access a Sheets version of the calculator.
• Child Find & Transition Calculator Annual Update Instructions (2021): Provides step-by-step instructions on when and how to complete the annual update of your calculator and archive old information.  (Updated to reflect use with 2021 CFTC changes.)
• Child Find & Transition Calculator Version Update Instructions (2019 to 2021): Provides step-by-step instructions for moving data from existing Child Find & Transition Calculator (2019 Version) into updated Child Find & Transition Calculator (2021 Version).
• Child Find & Transition Calculator Version Update Video Overview: Supplemental resource to support users in transferring information from existing CFTC to new (2021) CFTC.
• Analyzing Child Find Transition Calculator Data (2021) – Provides scenarios to practice Child Find data entry and provides helpful notes in response to commonly asked questions related to calculations & counts.

Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool

• Guiding Practices in Early Childhood Transition - Outlines activities, timelines, and recommended practices to facilitate a child's transition from the Infant-Toddler Program (Part C) to the Preschool Program (Part B)
• Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) and Local Education Agencies Served – Listing of area CDSAs, contact information, and LEAs served
• Catchment Area Transition Plans - Outlines the agreed upon notification processes between each Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) and its respective Local Education Agencies (LEAs) around notification timelines and process for transmission of the data
• Infant Toddler to Preschool Program Notification Spreadsheet – Organizes child, family, and referral information
• North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program – Resources, forms, and procedural guidance for families and professionals in support of children birth to three who have special needs
• North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program Parent Handbook - English – Parent’s guide to Infant-Toddler and Preschool Programs
• North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program Parent Handbook - Spanish - Parent’s guide to Infant-Toddler and Preschool Programs
• Transition from Part C to Preschool, ECTA - National, state, and parent resource links related to transition from the Infant-Toddler Program (Part C) to Preschool Program
• Preschool Prep: How to Prepare Your Toddler for Preschool - Guidance for parents on easing their child’s transition to preschool
• Eligibility and Service Delivery Policies: Differences between IDEA Part C and IDEA Part B - Provides a snapshot overview of IDEA Part C and IDEA Part B policies in the following areas: Eligibility Criteria, Eligibility Determination, Types of Services, Service Settings, Service Recipients, Parental Rights, and System of Payments.

Transition to Kindergarten

• Transition to Kindergarten: Tips for Children with IEPs – Guidance to ensure children’s individual needs are addressed during transition to kindergarten
• Transition from Preschool Services to Kindergarten, ECTA – National, state, and parent resource links related to transition from the Preschool Program to Kindergarten
• Transition to Kindergarten: Terrific Transitions - Overview of the concept of transition and its importance to school success, including a variety of transition strategies
• Sample Transition to K Planning Doc – Excel spreadsheet for organizing transition process by district/school
• Sample Transition Planning Parent Letter – reviews the process of transition to K for preschool parents of children with IEPs