The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and the Califor-
nia Department of Education (CDE) share responsibility for ensuring that the
process for transition from Early Start to local educational agency (LEA) services
at age three adheres to regulatory requirements, is a seamless process for children and
their families, and is accomplished in a timely manner. DDS and CDE produced this
training and technical assistance guide following an intensive collaborative process.