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Systems Change in Personnel Preparation (SCPP). Contains transition materials listing in document on Website: Catlett, C., & Winton, P.J. (Eds.) (1999).
Resource Guide: Selected early childhood/early intervention training materials. 8th edition
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~scpp
FACTS/LRE Project: Family and Child Transitions into Least Restrictive Environments Five manuals are available in full text from Website. Two address the importance and mechanics of writing interagency agreements to support the transition of young children and their families from early intervention to preschool (#1,#5). Two focus on the successful entry and adjustment of young children in inclusive preschool programs (#2, #3). One manual provides guidance for early intervention staffs and families in identifying and selecting appropriate special education and related services for their child upon entry to preschool.
http://facts.crc.uiuc.edu/

Transition & Continuity between Head Start and Public Schools. This Website was developed by Project P/PRIDE: Parents and Partners Responsibly Involved in Development and Education.
http://transition.alaska.edu/www/pride/Transition/transition.html

Project STEPS (Sequenced Transition to Education in the Public Schools) National Outreach Project hosts a variety of resources to address systems change and interagency collaboration for facilitating transitions. Focus is on quality training and technical assistance as the framework for quality services for young children with disabilities and their families.
http://www.ihdi.uky.edu/projects/steps/steps.html

National TEEM Outreach: A Systematic Planning and Collaborative Decision-Making Process for the Transition of Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families into Kindergarten and Other General Education Settings. This project supports the inclusion of young children with disabilities in their local kindergarten and subsequent primary grade classrooms through systematic transition planning and the provision of follow-up support as children move from early childhood settings to kindergarten to first and second grades.
http://www.uvm.edu/%7euapvt/programs/teem/purpose.html

Circle of Inclusion: Website is for early childhood service providers and families of young children. This web site offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
http://www.circleofinclusion.org/

The Early Childhood Research Institute on Inclusion (ECRII) is a five-year national research project funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education to study the inclusion of preschool children with disabilities in typical preschool, day care and community settings.
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ECRII/

The Early Childhood Follow-Through Research Institute (ECFTRI) is examining the use of the best practices from early intervention for young children with disabilities and their families for kindergarten through 3rd grade. Three areas have been proposed - family-centered practices, integrated and coordinated services, and individualized and developmentally appropriate practice.
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~schoolpractices/

A Comparison of Select Provisions of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA Part B, Part C), Head Start

Bright Beginning. This is a Developmental Guide for Families of Young Children. The developmental guide is by age groupings and is based on the abilities of typically developing children.

Bright Beginnings & Family-Community-School Partnerships. Serving Young Children with Disabilities in Community Settings throughout Wisconsin. Options are expanding for young children with disabilities. Professionals working with 3 through 5 year old children with disabilities are finding innovative ways to provide a continuum of service options for these children. The goal is to provide integrated learning activities and environments for young children with disabilities and to provide these experiences in the least restrictive environment.

Head Start Information & Publication Center: Toolkits. National Training guides: Abstracts, Foundation Training Guides focus on the key values and behaviors needed by your staff in order to support the Head Start approach and the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Technical Training Guides address complex skills and specific knowledge needed to advance the growth of children, parents and staff.

Individual with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 parts A - D

What Do We Do? Transitions For One and All

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. 98.09 Preschool Issues Related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. 99.09 Transition from Birth to 3 Programs to Special Education Issues related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Wisconsin State statutes/rules and Local Education Agencies (LEA).

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