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Peer reviewedHadden, D. Sarah; Fowler, Susan A. – Young Exceptional Children, 2000
This article offers guidelines to help agencies develop and write interagency agreements covering the transition of young children with disabilities from early intervention programs to public special education services. Guidelines cover the content and process of writing an agreement and finalizing, signing, and monitoring the agreement. Sample…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Coordination, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Peer reviewedFowler, Susan A.; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1990
The transition of children between the two programs of Public Law 99-457, serving children aged birth through two and age three through five, can impact on state administration and local agency administration of the programs. Recommendations are provided for facilitating the family's and child's transition and ensuring continuity in services.…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Peer reviewedFowler, Susan A. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1988
Four exemplary programs that effectively plan and coordinate transitions between early intervention programs and preschool/elementary programs are described. They include Project BEST (Building Effective School Transitions), Projects STEPS (Sequenced Transition to Education in the Public School), Project TEEM (Transitioning into the Elementary…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Planning, Coordination, Demonstration Programs
Peer reviewedFowler, Susan A.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1991
This paper addresses the transition of young children from preschool programs that provide special education services to kindergarten or alternative elementary school placements. The roles of the child, family, and service providers in transition preparation, planning, implementation, and evaluation are described. Components of successful…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Practices, Family Involvement, Family Role
Peer reviewedBruns, Deborah A.; Fowler, Susan A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
Discusses facilitating culturally sensitive transition plans for young children transitioning to kindergarten and their families. Addresses transition roles for families and adapting transition roles for culturally diverse families. Stresses the need for transition teams to emphasize continuity, communication, collaboration, and family concerns.…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Disabilities, Diversity (Student), Early Childhood Education
Fowler, Susan A. – 1982
The process of coordinating a successful transition from preschool to kindergarten for the child with special needs is examined. The following steps are considered: (1) identify differences between preschool and kindergarten that may adversely affect a child's adjustment to kindergarten; (2) prepare each child for transition by teaching behavior…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Disabilities
Download full textBruns, Deborah A.; Fowler, Susan A. – 2001
This report discusses the transition from early intervention services (EI) to preschool services (ECSE), which presents many challenges to children, families, service providers, and programs. The needs and preferences of families from culturally and linguistically diverse groups pose additional challenges. The report reviews the DEC Recommended…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences, Disabilities
