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Solano County Office of Education

Solano County Office of Education

Early Learning Special Education Programs

Transition from Early Childhood Special Education Programs 

Transition from Early Childhood Special Education Programs 

Early intervention programs and specialized preschool services are extraordinarily effective in helping young children with special needs acquire the skills and support necessary to be successful in school and in later life. California has long recognized its responsibilities and the importance of providing programs and services designed for children with disabilities and other special needs as part of its comprehensive educational system for all students.
 
The Handbook on Transition from Early Childhood Special Education Programs provides specific information and resources to assist families, early intervention professionals, and school district personnel to navigate the move from services for infants and toddlers to special education services and programs for preschool-aged children in a seamless and efficient manner. The handbook offers timely information to those supporting children in a range of environments, including the regular preschool classroom.
 
SCOE's Special Education Early Learning Programs
EXPLANATION ABOUT SECTION 504 AND TITLE II

EXPLANATION ABOUT SECTION 504 AND TITLE II

Section 504 protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in programs and activities that receive federal funding. Specifically, Section 504 prohibits local education agencies from excluding individuals with disabilities from the participation in or denying such individuals the benefits of, any program or activity. Section 504 also prohibits local education agencies from subjecting individuals with disabilities to discrimination under any program or activity. Title II extends this prohibition on discrimination established by Section 504 to all activities of state and local governments regardless of whether these entities received federal financial assistance.