Transition From Early Intervention (Part C) to Early Childhood Special Education (Part B)

Smooth and timely transitions from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education are critical for children, families and programs. 

Resources to support the transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education are provided below:

• Indicator 12: Part C to Part B Transition Technical Assistance Document (Word) – This document provides technical assistance related to the transition from Part C to Part B and includes essential regulations as well as information regarding reporting Indicator 12.

• Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education Q&A Document (Word) – This document provides answers to frequently asked questions related to the transition from Part C to Part B.

• Transition from Part C (Early Intervention) to Part B (Early Childhood Special Education): Regulated versus Local Determination (PDF) – This document provides a list of negotiable and nonnegotiable components related to the transition from Part C to Part B.

• Referral from Part C to Part B Flowchart – This document provides a visual representation of the process for referral from Part C to Part B and the eligibility process for Part B services. 

  • Part C to Part B flowchart

  • Part C to Part B flowchart ADA compliant

• Getting from Here to There: Navigating the Transition from Part C to Part B - Part II – In this webinar, staff from local early intervention systems and local school divisions lead a discussion about effective transition planning, communication and collaboration at the local level.
• Getting from Here to There: Navigating the Transition from Part C to Part B - Part I – In this webinar, state staff from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and VDOE jointly review transition requirements from both the Part C and Part B perspectives.

•  Working Together: A Framework for EffectiveTransitions from Part C to Part B Webinar, Infant & Toddler Connection of VA and the VA Department of Education - This webinar is designed to facilitate a work session between Part C and Part B for the purpose of 1) enhancing a collaborative working relationship, 2) implementing strategies and processes to support a successful transition for families and children, and 3) updating and maintaining local interagency agreements. The webinar is intended to be viewed jointly with participants from the Part C and Part B systems. A presentation guide accompanies the webinar to guide discussion, document responses, and use as a reference for editing interagency agreements.
  • Webinar Description (Word)
  • Presentation Guide (Word)
  • Transcript (Word)
  • Accessible Slide Deck (PPT)

Additional resources may be found on Virginia's Leadership in Effective and Developmentally Appropriate Services in ECSE  website.