In Wisconsin, early intervention services for children between birth and three years of age are coordinated by Birth to 3 Programs, and children over the age of three receive special education services provided by the location education agency (LEA or agency).
Birth to 3 Programs and LEAs work closely to support smooth and effective early childhood transitions. With parent consent, Birth to 3 Program representatives can share knowledge of the child with the LEA that may be useful in the transition planning process. Using DPI Sample Special Education Form I-1-B, the LEA must obtain parent consent to invite Birth to 3 Program representative(s) to the child’s initial IEP meeting.
For more information to help ensure a smooth and effective early childhood transition, please visit the Department's Indicator 12 page.