- Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Process Online Module
- Session 1: So What's This All About?
- Session 2: Overview of the COS Process
- Session 3: Completing the COS Process
- Session 4: The 7-Point Scale
- Session 5: Determining a Rating
- Session 6: Good Teaming, Good Decisions
- Session 7: Documenting the COS Rating
- Session 8: The Exit COS Rating
- Conclusion
- Resources Referenced in Module
Session 6: Good Teaming, Good Decisions
Teaming is a critical feature of early intervention and early childhood special education, including COS decision-making. This session describes what effective teaming practices look like in the context of the COS process.
Learning Outcomes
In this session, you will gain an understanding of:
- Effective COS teaming practices and how they lead to accurate ratings;
- How to support active participation by all COS team members, including families; and
- How to promote rich team discussions about a child's functioning.
Reminder About the Cycle of Learning
Remember, it is recommended that you work through all sections of the cycle of learning to maximize your understanding of the content: Set-Up, Presentation, Just for Me, Assessment, and Wrap-Up. If you have forgotten the purpose of any of these sections, feel free to revisit What to Expect.