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Transition is a process of change. Children and adults go through a variety of major and minor transitions as they move through life. The information contained in this section of the TATS website will specifically address educational transitions, meaning the progression of a child from one educational environment or program to another. There are several types of transitions that are designed to meet the needs of the individual child and times when they occur. Many young children who have been receiving services from Early Steps (Part C) may be provided the opportunity to transition to school district exceptional student education (ESE) services or other community educational programs, when they reach age three. Other children enter the public school system through Child Find activities and referrals from other service providers in the community such as Head Start or child care programs. At age five, children transition again into kindergarten.
Documents:
This page contains documents that provide information specific to the community of practice under which it is listed. The documents include power point presentations, handouts from meetings, position papers and technical assistance papers.
* New Child Outcomes Measurement System Materials: The most current material from the DOE/BEESS and the Early Steps State Office regarding the state initiative for a Child Outcomes Measurement System is available here.
* New Transition Resources from the Joint LES/LEA Meetings: Resource documents from the recent regional joint LES/LEA meetings held in April are available here. These include the Power Point presentation from state DOH and DOE staff and a transition tracking form.
eUpdates
TATS eUpdates are a service of the Technical Assistance & Training System Communities of Practice. The TATS eUpdates are intended to provide current information related to best practices or trends in the education of young children with special needs in the areas of Transition, Program Effectiveness, Inclusion, Curriculum & Instruction, Evaluation & Assessment, and Family Involvement.
For Families, Teachers and Administrators:
The following is a compilation of resources that may support individuals or agencies having an interest in the educational transitions of young children in Florida. This includes resources and references pertaining to (1) information about the transition process, (2) links to other web sites that may contain additional information, (3) articles and technical assistance documents, and, (4) samples of materials utilized in other school districts. Some of the information found in this section of the TATS website should be used as a guide or resource and should not be considered all-inclusive.
Links:
This page contains a list of web links to sites that provide information specific to the community of practice under which they are listed. A summary of the information available on the site is given.
References:
This page contains a list of references that are specific to the community of practice under which they are listed. The references include books, handbooks, and articles from professional journals.
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