ERIC Number: ED605120
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Feb
Pages: 12
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The Transition to Preschool for Children with Disabilities
Kasari, Connie
Policy Analysis for California Education, PACE
California continues to fall below national averages in identifying and serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with developmental disabilities. The transition between infant/toddler services, administered by the Department of Developmental Services, and preschool services for 3- to 5-year-olds, administered by the Department of Education, is fraught with several factors that hinder progress. The process lacks, among other things, a systematic screening and child tracking system; a data monitoring system for tracking progress of children; interagency and policy coordination; and preparation of family and staff for transitions. To significantly improve the state of early education for children with disabilities, California will need to make substantial investments. [This report was written with Amanda Dimachkie and Maria Pizzano.]
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Transitional Programs, Early Intervention, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Minority Group Students, Eligibility, Teamwork, Family Role, Progress Monitoring, Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, At Risk Persons, Racial Differences, Ethnicity
Policy Analysis for California Education, PACE. 520 Galvez Mall, CERAS Room 401, Stanford, CA 94305-3001. Tel: 650-724-2832; Fax: 510-642-9148; e-mail: info@edpolicyinca.org; Web site: http://www.edpolicyinca.org
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Stanford University, Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE)
Identifiers - Location: California
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B
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