About the New Mexico Early Childhood Transition Initiative

The mission of the New Mexico Early Childhood Transition Initiative is to support community teams in developing and/or improving their system of transitioning children and families from early intervention services to other services and supports.

Our vision is that all children and families will experience a smooth and effective transition as a result of collaborative intentional community planning.

Smooth Means:

• Uninterrupted Services
  • Early intervention services on IFSP are available and provided until the first day of services by receiving agency
  • IEP is in place at least 15 days prior to transition
  • Services and supports begin on the date specified on the IEP
• Evidence of an interagency planning process which incorporates family centered practices
  • Interagency agreements
  • Mutually developed policies and procedures
  • Formalized systems of communication and information sharing

Effective Means:

• Families informed of all options and all rights
• Timely Planning
  • Transition planning initiated at least 6 months prior as evidenced by identified transition steps in the IFSP
  • 90 Day Conference occurs and includes participation of Part B (if child eligible for Part B) and other relevant parties
• High Level of Satisfaction
  • A demonstrated high level of satisfaction related to the experience of transitioning from one system to another as reported by the family, sending agency, and receiving agency/agencies.