From Early Steps (Part C) to Prekindergarten Programs:
Malone, D., & Gallagher, P. (2008). Transition to preschool programs for young children with disabilities. Journal of Early Intervention, 30(4), 341-356. Examines factors influencing smoother transitions and placements of young children with disabilities into Part B preschool special education programs.
Malveaux, J.A., Welker, P.L., & Norlin, J.W. (2003). Transitioning from Part C to Part B:
Practical guidance and legal issues. Horsham, PA: LRP Publications.
Rous, B., Hallam, R., Harbin, G., McCormick, K., & Jung, L.A. (2007). The transition process for young children with disabilities. Infants and Young Children, 20(2), 135-148.
Rous, B., & Hallam, R. (2006). Tools for transition in early childhood: A step-by-step guide for agencies, teachers, and families. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Sandall, S., Hemmeter, M. L., Smith, B.J. & McLean, M. E. (Eds.) (2005) DEC recommended practices: A recommended guide for practical application in early intervention/early childhood special education. Division for Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children.
Sarathy, P. (2003). "Together we succeed": Building a better system for transitioning preschoolers with disabilities. Horsham, PA: LRP Publications.
From Prekindergarten Programs for Children with Disabilities to Kindergarten:
Addison, S. (2004). Transition: A new path in the journey. Exceptional Parent, 34(9), 54-59.
Fenlon, A. (2005). Collaborative steps: Paving the way to kindergarten for young children with disabilities. Young children.60(2), 32-37.
Forest, E. J., Horner, R. H., Lewis-Palmer, T., Todd, A. W., & McGee, G. (2004). Transitions for young children with autism from preschool to kindergarten. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 6(2), 103-112.
Nelson, R. F. (2004). The transition to kindergarten. Early Childhood Education Journal, 32(3), 187–190.
Odom, S., Vitztum, J., Wolery, R., Lieber, J., Sandall, S., Hanson, M.J., Beckman, P., Schwartz, I., Horn, E. (2004). Preschool inclusion in the United States: A review of research from an ecological perspective. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 4(1), 17- 37.
Rous, B., Hallam, R., Harbin, G., McCormick, K., & Jung, L.A. (2007). The transition process for young children with disabilities. Infants and Young Children, 20(2), 135-148.
Rous, B., & Hallam, R. (2006). Tools for transition in early childhood: A step-by-step guide for agencies, teachers, and families. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Sandall, S., Hemmeter, M. L., Smith, B.J. & McLean, M. E. (Eds.) (2005) DEC recommended practices: A recommended guide for practical application in early intervention/early childhood special education. Division for Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children.
Interagency Agreements:
Salisbury, C.L., Crawford, W., Marlowe, D., & Husband, P. (2003). Integrating education
and human service plans: The Interagency Planning and Support Project. Journal of Early Intervention, 26 (1), 59-75
Family Involvement in Transition:
Addison, S. (2004). Transition: A new path in the journey. Exceptional Parent, 34(9), 54-59.
Blue-Banning, M., Summers, J., Frankland, H. C., Nelson, L., & Beegle, G. (2004) Dimensions of family and professional partnerships: Constructive guidelines for collaboration. Exceptional Children, 70(2), 167-184.
Friend, M., & Cook, L. (2003). Interactions: Collaboration skills for school professionals. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Rush, D.D., Sheldon, M. L., & Hanft, B.E. (2003). Coaching families and colleagues: A
process for collaboration in natural settings. Infants and Young Children, 16(1), 33-47.
Sandall, S., Hemmeter, M. L., Smith, B.J. & McLean, M. E. (Eds.) (2005) DEC recommended practices: A recommended guide for practical application in early intervention/early childhood special education. Division for Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children.
Trivette, C.M., & Dunst, C.J. (2005). Recommended practices: Family-based practices. In in S. Sandall, M. L. Hemmeter, B.J. Smith, & M.E. McLean, (Eds.) DEC recommended practices: A recommended guide for practical application in early intervention/early childhood special education (pp. 107-126). Division for Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children.
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From Early Steps to Prekindergarten Programs
