Transition from HOPE

Transition services are those services that assist a toddler with a disability and his/her family to experience a smooth and effective transition from HOPE to your toddler’s next program (e.g., preschool special education program in the school district of residence, childcare center in the community, Head Start Program) or other appropriate services, including services that may be identified for a toddler who is no longer eligible to receive special education services.  

Resources

• Early Start Transition Guide (PDF)
  • Transición: Dejando El Sistema De Intervención Temprana
• Special Education for Preschoolers (PDF)
  • Educación Especial Preescolar
• Max Turns 3 video is a guide to transition from California Early Start to preschool-age services through the lens of a family.
• California Early Childhood Special Education Network (CalECSE) | Parent Videos a six-part video series created by CalECSE and the California Department of Education to help families prepare for the transition from Early Start services to preschool special education.