This page presents frequently asked questions about the early childhood transition process, and provides brief answers that summarize federal requirements and OSEP guidance.
Category Archives: ECTA Center
Early Hearing Detection, and Intervention Program (EHDI) and Early Intervention
Partnerships between the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) program can support and improve outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and their families. Collaboration between these programs is specified in the IDEA Part C Regulations
COS Form and Documenting Evidence
The Child Outcomes Summary Form is a mechanism to document rating decisions and provide evidence that supports the rating from multiple sources.
SPP/APR Submission Guidance, Checklists & Tips
New C12 guidance! These resources help states prepare and submit the SPP/APR, including the SPP/APR Basics online training series, checklists and tips and new calculations guidance that specifies the data to include in the calculations for each SPP/APR indicator.
Part C Data Tips: News and Resources for the FFY 2024 SPP/APR
Stay up to date on this year’s templates, changes, and supports. Check out this summary of new guidance, office hours, and important reminders.
Crosswalk Comparisons of FFY 2024 to FFY 2023 Part B & Part C SPP/APR Templates
These Crosswalks detail the changes in the Part B & C SPP/APR FFY 2024 Templates compared to the Part B & C SPP/APR FFY 2023 Templates.
Preparing for DMS 2.0
Preparation is the foundation to a successful DMS 2.0 process. ECTA, CADRE, DaSy, and CIFR developed clear steps to help you get prepared.
Summary Statement Calculator
FFY 2022 Child Outcomes Data Highlights
DaSy and ECTA staff discuss the national performance data for indicators C3 and B7, including national data, state variations in performance, and TA resources.
Supporting Idaho and Washington to Implement Statewide Systems to Improve Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities and their Families
Since the implementation of SSIP, DaSy and ECTA have tailored TA to meet the specific needs of each state. At a minimum, this involved TA specialists reviewing and providing input on states’ yearly SSIP documentation before submission to OSEP.