LindaN: In Illinois, is the public school suppose to hold a transition IEP meeting for children with an IEP going from a public school preschool to a public school kindergarten?
Transition: TRANSITION IEP FOR PRESCHOOL TO KINDERGARTEN
Special Education Law and Advocacy
Linda –
There is no requirement for the school to hold such a transition meeting, but you can certainly ask for one to be held.
Here’s some resources that may be helpful when planning for the transition:
How to Prepare Your Child with Disabilities for Kindergarten: Tips for Parents http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-c179.pdf
Making the Move from Preschool to Kindergarten http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-c196.pdf
Planning for Your Child’s Transition to Kindergarten: A Timeline http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-c201.pdf