Indicator 12: Early Childhood Transition
Oklahoma offers SoonerStart, birth through 2 year old program for any child with a developmental delay or disability. The program ceases on the child's 3rd birthday. Maintaining a fluidity of necessary services ensures continued growth/consistency. Prior to the child's 3rd birthday, SoonerStart staff will discuss the transition/desire for special education services within the Local Educational Agency (LEA). SoonerStart staff contacts an LEA for any expected 2 year old students needing services at age 3. During a SoonerStart Transition Planning Conference (TPC) or at an LEA initial eligibility meeting, the team will discuss Review Existing Data (RED), acquire new testing information, and make a determination of eligibility and/or services necessary. The transition from SoonerStart to an LEA requires a RED, Parent Consent, Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Eligibility Group Summary (MEEGS), and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) prior to the child's 3rd birthday. Any missed timelines will require a statement of the reason for the delay and future plans for improvement of the LEA in subsequent years.
Indicator 12
- Percent of eligible children transitioning from Part C program who had an IEP implemented by their third birthday.
Indicator 12 Toolkit
**Toolkits must be completed in EdPlan**
DMR District Dates to Remember
NOTE:
- The Toolkit will be completed in EdPlan.
- Professional Development documentation will be uploaded to the LEA Document Library Compliance tab in EdPlan.
Resources
Presentations
- Data Special Education Child Count Collection and End of Year Collection
- Indicators 11, 12, 13 Meeting Recording
- Indicators 11, 12, 13 Slide Deck
Professional Development
- Special Education Services - Professional Development - This is the Special Education Services Professional Development page, with links to Project 613, Professional Development requests, and other OSDE specific resources.
