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State teams and local councils work to smooth Part C-to-Part B transitions; common issues flagged
Summary
KSDE and KDHE staff said they have been meeting monthly to address recurring transition problems between Part C (infant/toddler) and Part B (preschool) programs. Local interagency coordinating councils (LICCs) and state teams are working on MOUs, clarity about screening versus evaluation, and the continuum of placements.
State and local officials described steps to improve transitions for children moving from Part C early intervention to Part B preschool services, and participants raised recurring local issues that the state team will continue to address.
Stacy said KSDE and KDHE have been meeting monthly and “we've been meeting monthly and talking through issues, what's going well, what isn't going well.” She described the state effort as aimed at aligning expectations and producing clear guidance so local Part C providers, Part B districts and LICCs hear the same direction.
Why it matters: transitions at age 3 are a high‑risk moment for service continuity. Effective coordination reduces…
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