Part C SPP/APR Indicator 8

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Percentage of Toddlers with Disabilities Exiting Part C with Timely Transition Planning

About Part C Indicator 8

Part C Indicator 8 measures the percentage of toddlers with disabilities exiting Part C with timely transition planning for whom the Lead Agency has:

• Developed an IFSP with transition steps and services at least 90 days, and at the discretion of all parties, not more than nine months, prior to the toddler’s third birthday;
• Notified (consistent with any opt-out policy adopted by the State) the state educational agency (SEA) and the local educational agency (LEA) where the toddler resides at least 90 days prior to the toddler’s third birthday for toddlers potentially eligible for Part B preschool services; and
• Conducted the transition conference held with the approval of the family at least 90 days, and at the discretion of all parties, not more than nine months, prior to the toddler’s third birthday for toddlers potentially eligible for Part B preschool services.

Should any delays occur, states are required to include a description of the reasons for the delay.

Additional information about Part C Indicator 8:

• 2025 Part-C SPP/APR Measurement Table  
• 2025 Part-C SPP/APR Related Requirements 

Part C Indicator 8 Data Detail

• Access data for Part C Indicator 8 for each state and entity.

State Snapshots: Promising Practices to Improve Outcomes

• New Hampshire: A Focus on Early Childhood Transition and Family Engagement
• North Carolina: Collaborative Partnerships Between IDEA Early Intervention and Preschool Programs

OSEP Resources & Technical Assistance Centers

• U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • Policy Statement on the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs (Nov. 28, 2023)
  • Dear Colleague Letter on IDEA Services in Head Start (Oct. 5, 2022)
  • Guidance on Creating an Effective Memorandum of Understanding to Support High-Quality Inclusive Early Childhood Systems (Oct. 5, 2022)
• Dear Colleague Letter on Preschool Least Restrictive Environment (Jan. 9, 2017)
• OSEP Memo on Response to Intervention and Preschool Children (April 29, 2016)
• Early Childhood Transition
• Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems
• Center for Parent Information and Resources
• Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
• National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations

Last modified on January 16, 2025