Approved: 09/10/2019

ESC-14 Regional

Memorandum of Understanding

ECI – LEA Early Transition
(IDEA Part C to IDEA Part B)

Overview:

Pursuant to 34 CFR §300.124(a), for each child enrolled in an Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program assisted under IDEA Part C, and who will participate in preschool programs assisted under IDEA Part B, the ECI and the local education agency (LEA) are responsible for ensuring a smooth and effective transition to those preschool programs.

Purpose:

While the eligibility requirements for ECI programs may not be the same as the eligibility requirements for LEAs, this Memorandum, as adopted by each agency, provides for the implementation of a seamless model of services from ECI (IDEA Part C) to LEA (IDEA Part B) services for eligible children. The Memorandum sets forth the intention of the ECI(s) and LEA(s) to work together to ensure this seamless transition occurs. Attached is a detail of ECI and LEA responsibilities, including statutory requirements, in accomplishing this objective. Revisions to the memorandum and detailed responsibility attachment will be developed as needed to reflect major agency reorganizations or statutory changes that affect the agencies and/or their responsibilities.

Terms of Agreement:

This Memorandum will be:

Effective upon adoption by each signatory agency for the 2019-2020 calendar year.
Expanded, modified, or amended, as needed, at any time by the unanimous consent of the signatory agencies.

Adoption of 2019-2020 Region 14 MOU
I have reviewed and adopted this Memorandum of Understanding between Region 14 (to include Independent School Districts and Shared Service Arrangements) and Early Childhood Intervention agencies (ECI) from Little Lives ECI, Betty Hardwick ECI, and Center for Life Resources ECI.

Signature		Date

Printed Name		Agency

ECI-LEA MOU

Please sign and return to Region 14 ESC

1850 Hwy 351

Abilene, TX 79601

Fax 325-675-8659

Email smcguire@esc14.net

DHH/VI
ECI	Local Education Agency (LEA)
1. Will be the lead agency responsible for services available as per Part C to all infants and toddlers with disabilities birth through two. IFSP must be developed within 45 days of initial referral to ECI; New or added services to the IFSP must be delivered initially within 28 calendar days of IFSP date; Must attempt to reschedule missed or cancelled visits within 1 week of missed visit Will provide training and/or training materials of LEA personnel on DHH/VI documentation procedures as needed or requested.	1. Will meet all Part C requirements, including but not limited to, a family-focused process, flexible hours, full-year services, timelines, and procedural safeguards for children, birth through two years of age. New or added services to the IFSP must be delivered initially within 28 calendar days of IFSP date; Must attempt to reschedule missed or cancelled visits within 1 week of missed visit
2. Identifies and accesses all services for children, birth through two, with known or suspected auditory and/or visual impairments, including the development of an IFSP in coordination with the LEA within 45 days of referral.	2. As soon as possible, but in no case more than seven days, provide referrals to the local ECI program for all children under three years of age discovered through the Child Find process
3 or affect b. ECI programs will provide to children from birth to 36 months of age suspected of being deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) or a visual impairment (VI) assistance to the family in obtaining: An evaluation by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist; An audiological evaluation by a licensed audiologist if the audiological assessment indicates the child is deaf or hard of hearing, the contractor must refer the child to an otologist, as noted in c below; and An otological examination performed by an otologist or by a licensed medical doctor with documentation than an otologist is not reasonably available; with parent consent, ECI programs refer all children who are suspected of being deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired to the LEA for an evaluation by a teacher certified to teach children with D/HH or VI, whichever is appropriate; For children who are referred to the LEA for a suspected D/HH or VI, ECI programs invite a teacher certified to teach children who are deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired, as appropriate, to the initial and annual IFSP (individualized family service plan) meetings, and to other IFSP meetings when issues related toy the D/HH or VI will be addressed; and Coordinate service delivery with the LEA and other service agencies. Have paperwork received and documented by the 20th of each month.	3. Will keep a folder on each child that contains, at a minimum, the following documentation: Basic child and family information Referral information Consent for assessment by the LEA A copy of the eye doctor or otologist report Evaluation/assessment reports The IFSP Procedural safeguards forms (e.g., ECI forms containing consent for evaluation/assessment and services for the local school district is providing) Documentation that written information about the TSBVI and/or the TSD was given to and signed by parents annually. Document parent refusal to sign. Provide ECI a copy and maintain a copy in the LEA local folder. For children with visual impairments, the Consent for Release of Confidential Information: Student with a Visual Impairment for TEA to release information from the January Registration of Students with Visual Impairments and, for children with deafblindness, permission to release information from the Deafblind Census; and Copies of progress reports, to be copied to ECI by the 5th of the following month. A copy will be given to the parent if requested. A list of suggested strategies will be given to the parent to work on between visits as determined by the DHH/VI teacher.
4. Ensures that all children are referred to the LEA for evaluation related to a visual impairment. ECI will refer to the LEA for the following:	4. Ensures that all children, birth through two, referred with identified or suspected visual impairments will provide the following:
A functional vision evaluation and learning media assessment by a VI teacher;	A functional vision evaluation and learning media assessment by a VI teacher;
An orientation and mobility evaluation by a certified O&M specialist	An orientation and mobility evaluation by a certified O&M specialist
ECI will provide LEA with a written referral for VI services.	Any evaluations/assessments will be completed and reports provided to the ECI program within LEA timelines from signed parent consent provided by parent or ECI to the district.
Consultation by a teacher with a Visually Impaired Endorsement who will provide information and recommendations to the local ECI program assessment team;	A VI teacher to consult with the local ECI program assessment team in planning all aspects of the child's assessment and to participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team to determine eligibility and to develop the IFSP, in some cases may be via telephone or video conference with parent consent.
Attendance notification will be sent through a 14-day prior written notice, to the VI teacher and/or the specialist of Orientation & Mobility, for the initial and annual IFSP meetings, and other IFSP meetings when issues related to or impacted by the visual impairment will be addressed,	A teacher with a Visually Handicapped/Impaired Endorsement to attend as a member of the interdisciplinary team, each annual IFSP meeting and each IFSP meeting that addresses issues related to and impacted by the visual impairment. In some cases attendance may be via telephone or video conference with parent consent. The LEA may provide written request to waive the 10-day attendance notice;
Services for VI included in the IFSP will be provided by a teacher with a Visually Impaired Endorsement.	Services by a teacher with a Visually Handicapped/Impaired Endorsement and an orientation and mobility specialist, as specified by the IFSP;
	Will provide separate progress notes for each child so that notes do not contain information about more than one child. The LEA will send originals, copies, or faxed copies of the notes to the ECI program no later than the 5th of the following month.
	Materials that are available through Quota Funds as specified by the IFSP; and
	Registration of each child on the Annual Registration of Students with Visual Impairments; and as appropriate, on the Deaf-blind Census.
5. Ensures that all children are referred to the LEA for evaluation related to deaf/hard of hearing. ECI will refer to the LEA for the following:	5. Ensures that all children, birth through two, referred with identified or suspected deaf/hard of hearing will provide the following:
A communication assessment, including sign language, conducted by a teacher with a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Certificate or other professionals who are qualified to work with children with auditory impairments;	Assessments required to determine the need for services or adaptive equipment related to the deaf/hard of hearing;
Consultation by a teacher with a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Certificate who will provide information and recommendations to the local ECI program assessment team;	An D/HH teacher to consult with the local ECI program assessment team in planning all aspects of the child's assessment and to participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team to determine eligibility and to develop the IFSP, in some cases may be via telephone or video conference with parent consent.
ECI will provide LEA with a written referral for DHH services;	Any evaluations/assessments will be completed and reports provided to the ECI program within LEA timelines from signed parent consent provided by parent or by ECI to the district.
Attendance notification will be sent through a 14-day prior written notice, to the D/HH teacher at the initial and annual IFSP meetings and at other IFSP meetings when issues related to or impacted by the deaf/hard of hearing will be addressed; and	An D/HH teacher to attend as a member of the interdisciplinary team, each annual IFSP meeting and each IFSP meeting that addresses issues related to and impacted by deaf/hard of hearing. In some cases attendance may be via telephone or video conference with parent consent. The LEA may provide written request to waive the 10-day attendance notice;
Services for D/HH included in the IFSP will be provided by a teacher with a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Certificate.	Services by a teacher with a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Certificate as specified by the IFSP;
	Will provide separate progress notes for each child so that notes do not contain information about more than one child. The LEA will send originals, copies, or faxed copies of the notes to the ECI program no later than the 5th of the following month.
	Necessary instructional support to ensure that a child who is deaf/hard of hearing has access to appropriate communication which may include American Sign Language (ASL), information about deaf culture and all educational options, including TSD, as appropriate


6. ECI will send notification of initial, periodic review, and annual IFSP meetings to DHH/VI teacher & special education director 10-days prior to IFSP meeting. If no response comes from LEA, DHH/VI services will not be addressed at that scheduled IFSP meeting. A later periodic review meeting will be scheduled in order to address DHH/VI services with the DHH/VI teacher present.	6. Ensures that the DHH/VI teacher(s) will respond in writing to the 10-day prior written notice of the initial, periodic review, and annual IFSP meetings, to indicate the intention to attend or not attend or the need to reschedule.
7. DHH/VI teachers will have the opportunity to review IFSP periodic reviews developed during unattended meetings which did not address DHH/VI issues. In the case of disagreement with IFSP changes, the DHH/VI teacher must request in writing that the IFSP team reconvene within five days of receipt of the revised IFSP.	7. DHH/VI teachers will review IFSP periodic reviews developed during unattended meetings which did not address DHH/VI issues. DHH/VI teachers will request in writing that the IFSP team reconvene within five days of receipt of the revised IFSP.
Ensures that all families referred for services receive all rights and procedural safeguards as outlined in Part C.	Ensures that all families receiving services for DHH/VI will be provided with specific written information about the TSBVI and the TSD annually. This action is to be documented in the child’s folder at the LEA, typically by a receipt document or an assurance statement.
No Additional Requirements	Ensures that each LEA will enroll all children, birth through two years of age, with visual and/or deaf or hard of hearing impairments who need specialized services and include them in the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS).
No Additional Requirements	Ensure that each LEA will cooperate fully with all complaint investigations conducted under Part C or the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and all data collection efforts to the extent permitted by law.
Recognizes that the IFSP and IFSP team meeting will replace the individualized education program (IEP) and the admission, review and dismissal (ARD) committee for children birth through two with visual and/or deaf or hard of hearing impairments.	Recognizes that the IFSP and IFSP team meeting will replace the individualized education program (IEP) and the admission, review and dismissal (ARD) committee for children birth through two with visual and/or deaf or hard of hearing impairments.

TRANSITION PROCESS
ECI	LEA
1. By 27-33 months, strategies addressing transition must be included in the IFSP. The IFSP must include the steps ECI will take to assist the family in preparing their child for transition, which will take place on the child’s third birthday to: Early Childhood Special Education; or Other services that may be available, if appropriate.	1. LEAs coordinate efforts with ECI programs to support parent involvement in the transition planning process
2. Part B Potentially Eligible Notification: ECI is required to notify the LEA of children who are potentially eligible for the special education program at least 90 days before the child’s third birthday unless the parent opts out. This can be done at the transition conference, in a referral packet, or a written list titled Part B Potentially Eligible Notification- including limited personally identifiable information. Limited personally identifiable information will include: Child’s Name Date of Birth Parent’s Name(s) Language Address ECI contact person ECI contact phone number Reason for late, if necessary ECI will use the definition of potentially eligible provided by the State ECI. IFSP teams will need to consider the 13 disability categories for special education. *Texas uses the following list of disability categories to determine if a child (aged 3-21) is eligible for special education and related services: Autism (AU) Deaf-Blindness (DB) Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Emotional Disturbance (ED) Intellectual Disability (ID) Multiple Disabilities (MD) Orthopedic Impairment (OI) Other Health Impairment (OHI) Learning Disability (LD) Speech Impairment (SI) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Visual Impairment (VI) Non-Categorical Early Childhood (NCEC) These listed disability categories are more general in nature than a specific diagnosis. Only a few specific diagnoses are mentioned under the federal definitions. However, it is interesting to note that one of the changes made to IDEA 2004 was the specific mention of Tourette’s Syndrome under “Other Health Impairment”. You can find the definitions of each of these categories in TEA’s Rules and Regulations for special education side-by-side document at www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/rules. The “Non-Categorical Early Childhood” category is not in IDEA but was added in Texas to allow preschoolers to be found eligible for special education without being labeled with a specific disability. They do, however, still have to go through the evaluation process. In Texas, a child between the ages of 3-5 may be described as “NCEC” if he or she has been found to need special education as a result of: Intellectual Disability (ID), Emotional Disturbance, Specific Learning Disability, or Autism. To be eligible for special education services the child must have a disability identified in one of the categories above, AND have an educational need. Teams may want to consider a child potentially eligible for special education if the child has a disability (or disabilities) that can be expected to adversely affect his/her ability to reach age-appropriate educational goals without direct or indirect support from a special education teacher, therapist, and/or other special educator. A disability can affect the educational process when it interferes with the child’s ability to: learn, maintain health status required to attend and participate in school, navigate the school environment, make and maintain positive relationships with other children, communicate effectively with others, understand and process verbal instruction, and/or manage his/her own behavior.	2. LEA will treat the Part B Potentially Eligible Notification as the initial referral. LEA will work with ECI to obtain written consent to determine eligibility.
3. The ECI service coordinator contacts the LEA to coordinate the transition conference (face-to-face meeting). The transition conference may occur as early as nine months prior to and no later than 90 days prior to the child’s third birthday. The ECI service coordinator will attend the transition conference (face to face meeting). 108.1217 (b) If the parent gives approval to convene the LEA Transition Conference, the contractor must: (1) meet the requirements in 34 CFR 303.342 and 303.343 which requires: (A) the face-to-face attendance of the parent and the service coordinator; and (B) at least one other ECI professional who is a member of the IFSP team who may participate through other means as permitted 34 CFR Reading further in a Q & A : Q: Does the face to face transition meeting have to occur as part of an IFSP? A. No, the transition conference with the LEA and the community transition meetings do not need to occur as part of an IFSP meeting. However, they do need to meet the federal requirements of an IFSP meeting...which is notice, consent, and confidentiality	3. Each LEA will participate in transition planning conferences arranged by the designated local ECI program. In Texas, the transition planning conferences are held no later than 90 days before the child’s third birthday. (34 CFR §300.124)
ECI will invite the LEA at least 14 days before the transition conference.	LEA may waive the 14 day requirement upon verbal request to convene at an earlier date.
If the child is referred to ECI less than 90 days prior to the child’s third birthday, no transition conference is required. The Part B Potentially Eligible Notification will still be sent to the school with parent consent.
**The service coordinator will contact the LEA – special education director to schedule the conference. See directory for contact per LEA.
Note: A transition conference can be initial referral for evaluation. A referral for evaluation is initiated once the LEA obtains written consent for evaluation from the parent/guardian.	Note: A transition conference can be initial referral for evaluation. A referral for evaluation is initiated once the LEA obtains written consent for evaluation from the parent/guardian.
	At the transition conference, the family will meet with the LEA contact who will: Explain and give a copy of a Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Process. Discuss how eligibility is determined, the assessment process, and the ARD process. Discuss the continuum of services that may be available to the child should the child be determined eligible for services under Part B. The LEA documents the date of the transition conference, participants, and the steps discussed to determine the child’s Part B eligibility. The LEA follows up with the family as appropriate after the transition conference. By the third birthday, an IEP has been developed and is being implemented. (34 CFR §300.124; 34 CFR §300.101) Services are made available to students on their third birthday. (34 CFR §300.101(b))
4. If the school is not available (i.e. summer) ECI will conduct the meeting and provide the parent information about preschool special education and related services, including a description of the Part B eligibility definitions, timelines, and process for consenting to an evaluation and eligibility determination and extended year services	4. Each LEA will provide information on the following to ECI: information about preschool special education and related services, including a description of the Part B eligibility definitions, timelines, and process for consenting to an evaluation and eligibility determination and extended year services
5. No Additional Requirements	5. If the child’s third birthday occurs during the summer, the child’s ARD committee shall determine the date when services under the IEP will begin. The ARD committee decides when services begin on an individual basis (i.e., immediately through Extended School Year [ESY] services or on the first day of the regular school year). (34 CFR §300.101(b)(2))
6. As soon as possible after the transition conference (face-to-face meeting), if the family wants their child to be referred to the LEA for an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services, the service/transition coordinator obtains a signed Consent for Release of Records and sends referral and records to the LEA. Records to be sent to the LEA include: A copy of the signed Consent for Release of Information A referral cover sheet A copy of the latest of IFSP or IFSP review The latest evaluation which includes vision and hearing (included in the Complete IFSP). Early Childhood Outcomes Summary Form (when available). If the service coordinator reasonably suspects that the child may need Extended School Year Services, documentation of experience of regression and recoupment (which may include formal and/or informal evaluations) should be included within the records sent to the LEA. ECI service/transition coordinator will continue to forward pending/completed evaluations and IFSP’s to the LEA with parent consent. ECI will document confirmation that referral information about the child has been transmitted to the LEA.	6. LEA will receive ECI records and information. LEA will consider and decide on ESY recommendations.
7. No Additional Requirements	7. LEA will schedule a meeting to discuss evaluation and obtain consent for evaluation prior to the child’s third birthday. The parent is provided a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards: Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities and a Guide to the Admission, Review and Dismissal Process. Parent signs a receipt verifying that they have received the documents and understand the contents. The LEA shall have procedures in place which meet the timeline requirements for evaluation and the initial ARD committee meeting for children referred during the summer. The ARD Committee decides when services begin for these children on an individual basis (i.e., immediately through Extended School Year [ESY] services or on the first day of the regular school year). If the LEA determines that it will not conduct an evaluation requested by the parent of the child, the LEA will provide the parent Prior Written Notice and a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards of this decision within five school days of the decision. (34 CFR §300.503; 19 TAC §89.1015)
8. The ECI service coordinator may attend the evaluation upon request of the LEA or the child’s parent. Parent consent is required for the attendance of the ECI service coordinator at the evaluation. Consent for release of confidential information is required to release information to the ECI.	8. The LEA will conduct a full and individual initial evaluation (FIIE) according to IDEA guidelines. (34 CFR §300.301) The LEA will notify necessary specialists for evaluation (OT, PT, DHH/VI, etc.). The LEA may accept an outside evaluation or conduct an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services under Part B.
9. The ECI service coordinator may be notified of the ARD meeting.	9. The LEA will schedule an ARD meeting with the family to review the results of the evaluation. LEAs will invite the ECI service coordinator to the initial ARD committee meeting at the request of the parent.
10. The ECI service coordinator may attend the ARD meeting at the request of the parent or the LEA. Parent consent is required for the attendance of the ECI service coordinator at the request of the LEA. Consent for release of confidential information is required to release information to the ECI.	10. During the ARD meeting, the evaluation results are discussed and the eligibility determination is made. If the child is determined eligible for special education services under Part B, the IEP is developed (34 CFR §300.323). The ARD committee determines placement based on the least restrictive environment (LRE), within a continuum of services in which a child’s IEP goals can be achieved. The parent must provide consent for initial placement prior to initiation and implementation of special education services. The parent reserves the right to not provide consent for the initial provision of special education and related services. The parent reserves the right to revoke consent for special education services at any time.
11. If the ECI service coordinator does not attend the ARD meeting, he/she may request information regarding results of the ARD.	11. The LEA will obtain consent for release of confidential information prior to releasing information.
12. ECI will continue to provide full IFSP services until the day before the child’s third birthday.	12. The LEA will provide services as outlined in the IEP.

Procedures for Children Turning Three During the Summer
ECI	LEA
1. ECI will make every effort to schedule transition conference meetings before the end of the school year for children turning three during the summer months for children enrolled prior to the summer months.	1. Transition Conference (face-to-face meeting) and evaluations will be scheduled so that the ARD committee meeting will be convened prior to the student’s third birthday, and if possible prior to the end of the school year preceding the child’s third birthday.
Procedures for Children Referred to ECI less than 90 Days Before the Child’s Third Birthday
ECI	LEA
ECI will inform family of options for services and timelines that need to be followed.	No Additional Requirements
The ECI service coordinator will complete a Part B Potentially Eligible Notification and send to the LEA for potentially eligible children aged 33-36 months and include in the notification the reason for the delay.	LEAs understand that receiving notification of a child who is potentially eligible for Part B services constitutes a referral to the Part B system and that steps must be taken to initiate the evaluation process to determine whether the child is eligible for Part B services.
If a child is referred fewer than 45 days before the child’s third birthday, the IFSP team is not required to plan steps in transition services. ECI may refer child directly to the LEA with written parent consent.	For children who are referred from ECI less than 45 days prior to their third birthday, the LEA will treat these students as Child Find and follow Child Find procedures and timelines to determine eligibility. They are not included in SPP 12 data collection.

School Action Plan

Event	LEA Action Required
Part B Potentially Eligible Notification	Document and treat as Referral Collaborate with ECI to get Consent to evaluate for eligibility Assess Hold ARD meeting Implement IEP by 3rd Birthday
Invitation to Transition Conference	Attend and treat as Referral Document date of conference, the participants, and the steps to determine a child’s part B eligibility. Collaborate with ECI to get Consent to evaluate for eligibility Assess Hold ARD meeting Implement IEP by 3rd Birthday
DHH/VI Referral for Services	Refer ECI to DHH/VI teacher DHH/VI Teacher then: Obtain Assessment Consent Form Assess Attend IFSP meeting Begin Services if eligible Report Progress Notes for Each Visit to ECI by 5th of Following Month- include “Parent To-Do List” at Visit

Definitions

ARD- Annual Review and Dismissal Meeting held to put services in place, similar to an IFSP meeting

D/HH- Deaf or Hard of Hearing

ECI- Early Childhood Intervention agency

ESC 14- Education Service Center Region 14

ESY- Extended School Year or summer school

IEP- Individualized Education Plan used to define services for academic aged children (3-21)

IFSP- Individualized Family Service Plan as defined in 34 CFR §303.20. A written plan of care for providing early childhood intervention services and other medical, health and social services to an eligible child and the child's family when necessary to enhance the child's development.

IFSP Team- An interdisciplinary team that meets the requirements in 34 CFR §303.24(b) (relating to Multidisciplinary), and develops, reviews, modifies, and approves the IFSP and includes the parent, the service coordinator, all ECI professionals providing services to the child, as planned on the IFSP, certified Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, as appropriate, and certified Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, as appropriate.

LEA- Local Education Agency

Limited Personally Identifiable Information- the child’s and the parent’s names, addresses, and phone number, child date of birth, service coordinator’s name, language spoken by the child and family

Natural Environment- As defined in 34 CFR §303.26, settings that are natural or typical for a same-aged infant or toddler without a disability, may include the home or community settings, and must be consistent with the provisions of 34 CFR §303.126.

(What is not a natural environment? Hospitals, clinics, rehab centers, therapists offices, group home setting)

Settings that individual families identify as natural or normal for their family including the home, neighborhoods, and community settings in which children without disabilities participate.

Part B Potential Eligibility Notification- information sent to the school to begin the referral process, similar to the former 90-day referral. IDEA Part B has 13 eligibility categories (see pages 8-9 for categories).

Prior Written Notice- The school district must give a written notice (information received in writing), whenever the school district:

(1) Proposes to begin or change the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a child or the provision of a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to a child; or

(2) Refuses to begin or change the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a child or the provision of FAPE to a child.

The school district must provide the notice in understandable language (34 CFR §300.503(c)).

Procedural Safeguards- This document gives a parent of a child with a disability, a description of their legal rights, or procedural safeguards, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Service Coordinator- The contractor's employee or subcontractor who:

(1) meets all applicable requirements in Subchapter C of this chapter (relating to Staff Qualifications);

(2) is assigned to be the single contact point for the family;

(3) is responsible for providing case management services as described in §108.405 of this title (relating to Case Management Services); and

(4) is from the profession most relevant to the child's or family's needs or is otherwise qualified to carry out all applicable responsibilities.

SPP 12- State Performance Plan Indicator 12 for federal data collection on Early Childhood Transition from Part C to Part B, required of LEA

SSA- Shared Service Arrangement or Education Cooperative (Co-op)

Transition Conference- former 120-day, tour of campus, treated as referral to LEA

TSBVI- Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

TSD- Texas School for the Deaf

VI- Visual Impairment

Little Lives ECI
1104 Henderson
Sweetwater, TX 79556
325-236-6821
Fax: 325-236-6112
Director: Christie Shaw
Email: Christie.Shaw@wtcmhmr.org

Counties Served:
Andrews	Martin
Borden	Mitchell
Cottle	Nolan
Crane	Reeves
Fisher	Scurry
Glasscock	Stonewall
Haskell	Upton
Howard	Ward
Knox	Winkler
Bold indicates Region 14 County Italics indicates Region 14 SSA shared with Region 9

Texas College Preparatory Academies
401 Sunset Acres Lane		3161 South 23rd St., Ste. 4
Florence, TX 76527		Abilene, TX 79605
512-689-7546		325-698-8111
Fax: 866-404-5797		Fax: 325-695-5620
Contact for ECI Referrals
Deborah Evans (Abilene)
325-695-5620
Director: Suzan Brown (Austin)
512-689-7546

Member Districts:
Champions Academy	Vista Academy of Amarillo		Vista Academy of Elgin
Clay Academy	Vista Academy of Austin-Mueller		Vista Academy of Garland
Ischool H S	Vista Academy of Beaumont		Vista Academy of Hickory Creek
Ischool High At University Park	Vista Academy of Carrollton		Vista Academy of Huntsville
Quest Middle of Coppell	Vista Academy of Coppell		Vista Academy of Jasper
Quest Middle of Lewisville	Vista Academy of Crockett		Vista Academy of North Garland
Texas Virtual Academy	Vista Academy of Dallas		Vista Academy of The Woodlands
The Foundation School For Autism	Vista Academy of Desoto		Vista Academy of Tyler
The Founders Classical Academy	Vista Academy of Edinburg		Vista Academy of Willis

Section Links

DHH/VI

TRANSITION PROCESS

Procedures for Children Turning Three During the Summer

Procedures for Children Referred to ECI less than 90 Days Before the Child’s Third Birthday

School Action Plan

Definitions

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