When the child receiving ECI services turns 2 y/o, who must be notified?

When the child receiving ECI services turns 2 y/o, who must be notified?

• A. Parents
• B. Primary care physician
• C. Early intervention team
• D. Local school district

Answer: (D)

Transition from early intervention to preschool services happens as the child approaches age 3, so the local school district must be notified to begin planning for the child’s preschool education. This ensures a smooth continuity of services, with the school district taking the lead to arrange a transition conference and develop an IDEA Part B IEP by age 3. Parents and the pediatrician are informed and involved in the process, and the ECI team coordinates the transition, but the formal notification to initiate preschool services comes from and to the local school district.

Transition from early intervention to preschool services happens as the child approaches age 3, so the local school district must be notified to begin planning for the child’s preschool education. This ensures a smooth continuity of services, with the school district taking the lead to arrange a transition conference and develop an IDEA Part B IEP by age 3. Parents and the pediatrician are informed and involved in the process, and the ECI team coordinates the transition, but the formal notification to initiate preschool services comes from and to the local school district.