special education local plan areas (SELPAs) may
represent one or many LEAs. Regional centers may
work with multiple SELPAs; likewise, some large
SELPAs work with several regional centers. Regional
centers and LEAs are required to develop and maintain
interagency agreements annually that include transition
procedures. It is important that all parties understand
the specific locally agreed-upon procedures and
responsibilities for the transition process to ensure
smooth transitions.
The interagency agreement is a culmination
of a collaborative process that assists all agencies to
achieve successful outcomes for children and families.
The local Part C interagency agreements between the
regional centers and the SELPAs include steps to ensure
smooth transitions for children and families moving from
infant to preschool programs and services. Responsibilities
and activities of both the sending Early Start agencies
and the receiving LEA agencies are implemented