OAR 581-015-2805: EI and ECSE Transition

(1) The lead agency will describe in a written document how it will meet the transition requirements set forth in 34 CFR 303.29. (2) Transition from EI to ECSE or other services: (a) Before a child reaches the age of eligibility for ECSE, the school district must obtain parental consent for initial evaluation under OAR 581-015-2735 and conduct an initial evaluation under OAR 581-015-2790. (b) With the approval of the child's family and in accordance with OAR 581-015-2810, a transition meeting to establish a transition plan must be held at least 90 calendar days, and at the discretion of the parties, up to nine months before the child's third birthday and must include: (A) Discussions with and training of parents regarding future services, placements and other matters related to the child's transition; (B) Procedures to prepare the child for changes in service delivery, including steps to help the child adjust to and function in a new setting or, if appropriate, steps to exit from the program; (C) A review of the child's program options for the period from the child's third birthday through the remainder of the school year; and (D) With parental consent, the transmission of information about the child to the ECSE subcontractor or other service provider, if different than the child's EI subcontractor including; (i) Evaluation and assessment information; and (ii) Copies of IFSPs that have been developed and implemented. (c) For children eligible for ECSE services under OAR 581-015-2795, contractors or subcontractors must initiate and conduct an IFSP meeting on or before the child's third birthday to: (A) Review and revise the IFSP; (B) Determine placement; and (C) Obtain parent consent for initial placement in special education. This is the initial consent for placement in special education for school-age students. (3) Transition from ECSE to School-age Special Education Services: (a) For children previously eligible in a disability category under OAR 581-015-2126 through 581-015-2180, before a child reaches the age of eligibility for public school, the district must continue the child's eligibility for school age special education services. The school district may conduct a reevaluation and reconsider eligibility for special education services. (b) The school district and contractor or subcontractor must hold a meeting during the year before the child is eligible to enter public school: (A) To determine steps to support the child's transition from ECSE to public schooling or other educational setting; and (B) For a child eligible for school age special education services, to develop an IEP that is in effect at the beginning of the school year.