 Sending and receiving agencies de

 Sending and receiving agencies develop and use a locally agreed-upon parent consent form for exchange of information.
 The LEA representative develops an informational packet to present to parents at the transition conference that explains all components of referral and evaluation.
 The Early Start service coordinator and LEA representative encourage parents to sign the assessment plan and return it to the LEA as soon as possible so that the assessment can begin.
 The Early Start service coordinator and LEA representative work with appropriate agencies to organize an information night during which families can review LEA programs and services.
 The Early Start service coordinator and LEA representative encourage families to take part in transition events such as open house night, workshops, support groups, training, and other resources.
 Based on individual program requirements, the LEA representative informs families of required information for program enrollment at age three, which may include the child’s birth