2023 Early Childhood Transition Q&A from OSEP

In November 2023, the Office for Special Education Programs (OSEP) of the Department of Education released an updated Question and Answer document to offer guidance to state and local Part C and Part B agencies on ensuring smooth transitions from early intervention to preschool and other services. This IDEA 2023 Early Childhood Transition Questions and Answers document (2023 EC Transition Q&A) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) incorporates longstanding policy and provides further clarification on early childhood transition requirements as children transition from the IDEA Part C early intervention program to the IDEA Part B preschool program.

Access the Q&A document on the OSEP website here: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-files/2023-early-childhood-transition-questions-and-answers/

Or download the PDF directly here: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/2023-Early-Childhood-Transition-Questions-and-Answers.pdf

The ICC-Recommended Early Early Start Personnel Manual (ESPM) describes core knowledge and role-specific competencies needed for early intervention service provision, incorporating current research and evidence in the field of early intervention. To access the ESPM, CLICK HERE.

This resource is related to the following ESPM knowledge-level competencies:

Transition Planning (TP):
- TP1 (EIA): Is aware of transition requirements of federal and state laws.