Links to Websites related to early intervention, special education, inclusionary practices and transition into kindergarten. 

1. Ready . . . Set . . . Go (Powerpoint document 677k)
   This presentation, focusing on early transitions and preschool options, was developed through a collaboration among the Department of Public Instruction State Improvement Grant, The Preschool Options IDEA Discretionary Project, Wisconsin FACETS, Birth to 3, and the Wisconsin Statewide Parent Education Initiative.
   
   If you'd like a "Ready . . . Set . . . Go" training in your community, please Contact a regional trainer.
   
   
2. The National Early Childhood Transition Center provides a wide array of resources including a searchable database of transition research, policy, and practice. Link to www.ihdi.uky.edu/nectc/resources.aspx
   
   
3. The "Eligibility to Special Education" PowerPoint explains in detail how a child qualifies for Birth to 3 Services as well as School Services beginning at age 3.  Starting with the referral process, this presentation also offers information on the similarities and differences between the two programs.  Within the PowerPoint, you'll find many links;  related websites and resources are just a click away. (Powerpoint document 1M)
   
   
4. Transition Timeline Chart (PDF document, 33K) UPDATED 9/26/08
   A detailed walk through the transition process as a child moves from Birth to 3 to Early Childhood Special Education Services.
   
   
5. CESA 10 Preschool Options Web Site
   www.preschooloptions.org
   
   
6. www.brookespublishing.com
   Where you can find guidebooks, texts, curricula, videos, and tools based on the best research in disabilities, education, and child development.
   
   
7. www.ncedl.org
   NCEDL focuses on enhancing the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age eight.
   
   
8. www.yourlink.org/2004_spring/index.cfm
   The purpose of Your Link is to provide up-to-date, relevant information to professionals, parents, and others interested persons concerned with interagency intervention services to young children with special needs and their families.
   
   
9. www.terrifictransitions.org
   Terrific Transitions: Supporting Children's Transitions to Kindergarten
   
   
10. www.ihdi.uky.edu/kectp/documents.asp
    Kentucky Early Childhood Transition Project Publications