Landing Page: Child Outcomes Step-by-Step Video

Video describing the three child outcomes and the functional nature of the outcomes for the introductory learner.

Source: Larry Edelman (Producer), 2011

Sessions 1: So What's This All About

PowerPoint version of Session 1: So What's This All About

Sessions 1 & 6: A Family Guide to Participating in the Child Outcomes Measurement Process

Resource document for families and Parent Center staff that provides an overview of the child outcomes, and describes why it is important for families to understand and participate in the outcomes measurement process.

Source: PACER Center/ECTA, 2013

Session 1: Outcomes for Children Served through IDEA’S Early Childhood Programs: 2014-15

Summary of national estimates for child outcomes data in FFY14 and trends over the last several years. Shows changes in time for summary statement data and includes some interpretation of the data.

Source: ECTA, 2016

Session 1: Family and Child Outcomes for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

Resource document that describes the background and content of the family and child outcomes. Additional information is presented to further clarify the intended meaning of each outcome.

Source: ECO, 2005

Sessions 2: Overview of the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Process

PowerPoint version of Session 2: Overview of the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Process

Session 2: Overview of the COS Process

Resource document that provides questions and answers to the use of the COS process

Source: ECTA, 2012

Session 2: Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices

Collection of information on the Recommended Practices, including descriptions, a glossary, and examples.

Source: DEC, 2014

Session 3: Essential Knowledge for Completing the COS Process

PowerPoint version of Session 3: Essential Knowledge for Completing the COS Process

Session 3: Developmental Progressions and the Child Outcome Summary (COS) Process 7-Point Rating Scale

Resource document that describes and provided examples of the developmental progressions that lead to age-expected functioning.

Source: ECO, 2012

Sessions 3 & 4: Definitions for Outcome Ratings: For Use with the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Form

Written definitions for each rating on the COS 7-point scale.

Source: ECO, 2012

Session 3: Age-Expected Child Development Resources

Collection of resources on child development that can be used to help COS process participants better understanding age-expected functioning.

Source: ECTA

Session 4: The 7-Point Rating Scale

PowerPoint version of Session 4: The 7-Point Rating Scale

Session 4: Maryland COS Descriptors

Adaptation of an ECO resource defining each rating on the COS 7-point scale. Includes visual representations for each point.

Source: Maryland State Dept. of Ed., 2011

Session 5: More Information about Determining a Rating

PowerPoint version of Session 5: More Information about Determining a Rating

Session 5: Decision Tree for Summary Rating Discussions

Guide for determining ratings using the COS 7-point scale.

Source: ECTA, 2015

Session 6: Good Teaming, Good Decisions

PowerPoint version of Session 6: Good Teaming, Good Decisions

Session 6: Resources on DEC Recommended Practices on Teaming and Collaboration

Collection of resources/products that promote the use of the DEC Recommended Practices on Teaming and Collaboration.

Source: ECTA, 2015

Session 6: Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Process Discussion Prompts

Series of outcome-specific questions designed to prompt team discussions about children’s functioning.

Source: ECO, 2012

Session 7: Documenting the COS Rating

PowerPoint version of Session 7: Documenting the COS Rating

Session 7: Effective Documentation for Outcome Ratings

Resource document describing the features of effective documentation and summarizing the nature of documentation for each COS rating.

Source: ECTA, 2016

Session 7: Example of Strong COS Documentation

Written example of strong COS documentation that illustrates each of the features of effective documentation.

Source: DaSy/ECTA, 2016

Session 8: The Exit COS Rating

PowerPoint version of Session 8: The Exit COS Rating

Session 8: Progress Scenarios

Scenarios used for an application activity on determining progress based on a description of the change in a child’s functioning over time.

Source: DaSy/ECTA, 2016