School Transition Resource Companion (preschool to 18)

As your student changes and grows, so do the supports and services they need. Oftentimes when our child transitions from one stage of development, there are guidelines outlining what we can expect. With young children, things can seem more cut and dried. With our kids who are deaf/hard-of-hearing (d/hh), things aren’t always as clear, especially as we move from one educational setting to another, whether than be from in-home services and Early Intervention (EI) to Preschool, a new school, or to a different level of education. Middle and High School settings certainly differ from those in Elementary. We are here to:

• Accompany you through the process from Early Intervention to Preschool.
• Help you improve and maximize outcomes as an active, informed member of your child’s IEP/504 team.
• Provide information and resources specifically for those ages 16 and up, such as the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Campus Connections, and more.
• Connect you with trained Parent Guides until your student becomes an adult (age 18).

To be connected to a Parent Guide, please fill out our form at http://tiny.cc/COGBYS, email info@co-hv.org, or call 720-598-COHV (720-598-2648).

“A little preparation goes a long way.” – The Cabbage Patch Kids

Preparing for Preschool? Here are some of our favorite resources:

– Bridge to Preschool Handbook

– Tips from a Parent on the journey to Preschool

– A Professional’s perspective on the preschool transition process

Colorado Transition from Early Intervention (Part C) to Preschool (Part B Discussion)

Compare and contrast preschool with this handy form

Does your child need assistance transitioning to the world of work, higher education, and independent living? (transition services)

Click here: Nearing Adulthood (ages 16 – 21)