Provide information to families about the local transition process—for example, verbally, in written form, or through video, workshops, or other means.
Share with the family that the FRC provides transition support during transition planning.
Provide the family with a transition checklist to help them prepare for upcoming transition activities. Refer to the Resources section for the Family Transition Activity Checklist.
Develop letters to provide notice of transition in various languages.
Include a transition outcome in the IFSP after the child is 27 months of age that references a smooth and timely transition by age three.
Address parent questions about the transition process. Transition steps and activities may need to be explained in a variety of ways—verbally, with written information, and/or through FRC-sponsored parent trainings—to ensure that parents understand the process.
Discuss options at three years, including preschool special education services for eligible children, regional center services for eligible children, and/or community-based private and public services and supports as needed.
Work with the LEA to establish a range of dates and times to present to the family for the transition conference meeting.