Initial Eligibility Prior to Age 3

Note:  Only for use for children under the age of 3 AND receiving early intervention from a local Infants and Toddlers Program (also known as Transitioning from Part C to Part B).  If the child is eligible for special education services as a preschool age child (ages 3-5), the parents have the option at this time to determine to continue services through Part C IFSP or through a Part B IEP.

For children younger than 3 years of age who are transitioning from Infants and Toddlers (Part C) to Preschool (Part B), there are two scenarios.

The first scenario is listed below and the second is in the following section:

Scenario 1: Child is eligible for Part B services and will receive services through an IEP.
a. At the bottom of the Dates section, choose "Yes" to "Is this student transitioning from Infants and Toddlers (Part C) to (Preschool) Part B and receiving services through an IEP?".

b. The following date fields should be filled in:
     Date of parent consent for initial evaluation
     Date of initial evaluation
     Date of initial IEP development
     Date of parent consent for initiation of services
     Date IEP is in effect
c. The following date fields should not be filled in.
     Date of Parent Consent-Continue Early Intervention Services through and IFSP at age3
     Date local school system was notified of parent decision to request services through an IEP
     Date extended IFSP services ended
d.  Reason for delay is required if:
     "Date of initial evaluation" is more than 60 days after "Date of parent consent for initial evaluation"

     OR
     If the IEP is not in effect by the child's third birthday.

Note:  The Date of Initial Evaluation will populate on the Close Record screen as Most Recent Evaluation Date.