1. (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. (2) Transition from EI to ECSE or other services:

   1. (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.

   2. (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:

      1. (A) Discussions with and training of parents regarding future services, placements and other matters related to the child's transition;
      2. (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;
      3. (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

      4. (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;

         1. (i) Evaluation and assessment information; and
         2. (ii) Copies of IFSPs that have been developed and implemented.
         3. (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:
      5. (A) Review and revise the IFSP;
      6. (B) Determine placement; and
      7. (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. (3) Transition from ECSE to School-age Special Education Services:

   1. (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.

   2. (b) The school district and contractor or subcontractor must hold a meeting during the year before the child is eligible to enter public school:

      1. (A) To determine steps to support the child's transition from ECSE to public schooling or other educational setting; and
      2. (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.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 343.473 & 343.521

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 343.521, 34 CFR 300.124 & 34 CFR 303.209

History

ODE 14-2019, amend filed 05/17/2019, effective 05/17/2019
ODE 14-2012, f. 3-30-12, cert. ef. 4-2-12
ODE 10-2019, temporary amend filed 03/25/2019, effective 03/25/2019 through 05/16/2019
Renumbered from 581-015-0960, ODE 10-2007, f. & cert. ef. 4-25-07
ODE 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-04
ODE 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-03
ODE 24-2000, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-00
EB 4-1995, f. & cert.ef. 1-24-95
EB 23-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-23-92