Foundations of Transition for Young Children Today, most families of young children use and move between different types of early childhood services — like Head Start, private child care, public preschool, or kindergarten. Moving between and among these various programs is often referred to as ’transition’.” This 8-minute video provides an overview of the desirable…
Video 1.2: The family’s viewpoint Christine, the mother of Luke, a 3 year old boy with developmental delays shares her view on a dilemma to include her son in a childcare program (running time: 2 min. 20 sec.). View TranscriptChristine: When we first thought about enrolling Luke in a childcare program, we were nervous…
Video 1.1: The teacher’s viewpoint Jackie, a teacher in a community-based childcare program shares a dilemma about including Luke, a 3 year old boy with developmental delays, in her classroom (running time: 1 min. 50 sec.). View TranscriptJackie: My program has just become more inclusive, and they’ve placed a child with significant disabilities into…
Handout 2.13: Examples of Classroom Arrangements to Support Tamiya’s Adjustment Resource Type: Handout In this handout, learners will view photos and descriptions of how a classroom setting was modified to support a child’s adjustment during transition. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-2.13.pdf
Handout 2.12: Transition Activities Worksheet Resource Type: Handout This handout can be used to plan how transition related activities will be implemented both prior to the child’s start date in the new program (preparation) and after the start date (adjustment). Family and practitioners can document details such as activity descriptions, person(s) responsible, and dates. Resource…
Handout 2.11: Tamiya’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) Resource Type: Handout In this handout, learners will view a sample of a child’s initial IEP created prior to her transition into a preschool classroom. Goals, short term objectives and considerations for her transition are documented. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-2.11.pdf
Handout 2.9: Policy Advisory: The Law Governing Transition of Young Children Resource Type: Handout In this handout, learners will view a summary of the laws related to the transition of young children specifically the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA requirements for the Part C to Part B transition and the Head Start Program…
Handout 2.10: Transition Plan Resource Type: Handout In this handout, learners will view a sample transition plan that was included in the IFSP of a child turning three moving from early intervention (Part C) to a preschool classroom (Part B). Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-2.10.pdf
Handout 2.8: Research Summary on Transition Practices in Early Childhood Resource Type: Handout In this handout, learners will view a summary of research studies on transition practices in early childhood. The summary includes factors that were found to be associated with positive transition outcomes. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout.2.8
Handout 2.7: Phase-In Transition Days Plan Resource Type: Handout This handout is a tool for learners to plan the gradual transition of a child into a new setting. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-2.7.pdf