Establish local procedures between Early Start and the LEA to respond to late referrals as part of the interagency agreement.
Include processes to communicate between agencies quickly.
Ensure that LEA assessment personnel plan their calendars to accommodate referrals that are received less than 60 days before the child’s third birthday.
Ensure that notification/referral occurs as soon as possible after Early Start eligibility is determined.
Support the LEA in the assessment process by sharing relevant assessments and IFSPs, with parent consent.
Plan and conduct joint evaluations between Early Start and LEAs when feasible to do so.