What is the role of the CPSE chairperson or the designee at the transition conference?
The CPSE Chairperson or the Chairperson’s designee must participate in the conference with the parent(s) and the EI Service Coordinator to support the child’s potential transition to preschool special education and to ensure that the parent is fully informed of the special education or other early childhood program options, including but not limited to nursery school, day care or Head Start programs. The CPSE Chairperson can provide information and respond to the parent(s) questions or concerns regarding the CPSE process including children’s eligibility for services, timelines from referral to provision of preschool special education programs and services, and/or the provision of transportation services for the child.
