Transition in Early Childhood at Age Three for Children with Special Needs
Transition in Early Childhood at Age Three for Children with Special Needs
This PowerPoint™ is designed to assist early educators in understanding transition out of the Early Start early intervention system when a child reaches three years of age.
Overview of California Early Start
Updated July 2015 to reflect changes in state law as of January 2015
This PowerPoint™ is designed to assist early educators in understanding the Early Start early intervention system when a child in their care, birth to age three years of age, has an identified disability or when they have concerns that a child in their care, birth to age three years of age, might have a disability, developmental delay or be at risk for a developmental disability. There are two parts of this resource: the Brief Overview and Journeys Through Early Start that includes stories of three children to illustrate the various ways that children can enter and receive services.
Talking with Parents When You Have Concerns About a Child in Your Care
This PowerPoint™ and accompanying article is designed to provide a framework for caregivers (anyone providing child care or out-of-school care for children) when they have concerns that a child in their care might have a developmental delay, disability, or significant behavior problem; when preparing to share concerns with a child’s parents or family members (anyone raising the child); or in understanding different ways family members will receive and act on an expressed concern.
- Presentation (PPTX)
- Participant Handouts (PDF)
- Trainer Notes in Color (PDF)
- Trainer Notes in Black & White (PDF)
- Article: Talking with Parents When Concerns Arise (PDF)
Available translations:
Inclusion Works! Creating Child Care Programs That Promote Belonging for Children with Disabilities
The book is described and explored as part of the Inclusion Works! Training PowerPoint™.