< back to welcome page 1 Recruitment 2 Eligibility 3 Selection 4 Enrollment 5 Receiving (or Providing) Services 6 Transition

6.1Transition Process

6.1.1Selection Process 6.1.2Develop ITP 6.1.3Individual Transition Plan (ITP) Meetings

6.2Family To-Do List(s)

6.2.1Appointment For Enrollment

6.3Head Start To-Do List(s)

6.3.1Classroom Activities 6.3.2Site Visits 6.3.3Sending The Child File 6.3.4Enrollment In New Program

6.4Transition Scenarios

6.4.1Transition Within Program

6.4.1.1Prenatal to Early Head Start 6.4.1.2EHS 2.5 Year Transition 6.4.1.3Other In-House Transitions

6.4.2Leaving the Program

6.4.2.1Head Start to Kindergarten 6.4.2.2Shasta Head Start to Other

7 Admin/Operations 8 ChildPlus 9 Learning Paths

6.3.2

Site Visits

Site visits can occur for two reasons:

A family is exploring options and selecting a program for their child
A family has selected a program and wants to become familiar with the location. The ITP meeting between sending and receiving staff may occur during the visit.

Sending staff should schedule the site visit with the parent and receiving staff in advance. The transitioning child may or may not attend the site visit.

During a site visit, the following activities should occur:

Introduce the parents and child to the receiving staff.
Receiving staff provide a tour of the facility and specific classroom.
Provide opportunities for parents to ask questions about the program.