Early Childhood

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Transition Training

Designed for LEA ECSE leaders, administrators, evaluation personnel, and ECI staff, this session supports IDEA compliance and promotes a seamless, child-centered transition from ECI to ECSE.

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Early Childhood, Inclusion

Determining the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in Preschool

This document provides local educational agencies with information on the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), service options, and placement decisions to help educators and committee members make informed decisions for children in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE).

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State Guidance, Early Childhood, Child Find, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

Connecting to Community Supports

Information for Parents About the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA)

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Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, Early Childhood

Early Childhood Coaching Handbook 2026-2027: Fall Session

Book study that teaches coaching strategies for educational staff working with parents of students who are DHH/VI.

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Early Childhood

Supporting Early Childhood Transitions

Establish a Supportive Early Childhood Environment Successful transitions are created through supportive early childhood environments. Key components of supportive early childhood environments include: inclusive settings, clear expectations, family involvement, realistic expectations, and futures

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Early Childhood

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Transition Quick Guide

A concise guide for LEA staff outlining ECI-to-ECSE transition requirements, timelines, agency responsibilities, SPPI 12 considerations, and key support resources.

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Early Childhood

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Transition Training

Determining the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in Preschool

Connecting to Community Supports

Early Childhood Coaching Handbook 2026-2027: Fall Session

Supporting Early Childhood Transitions

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Transition Quick Guide

Texas Early Childhood Contacts

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