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The following materials are provided as an historical archive of ECO events and resources. Materials available here may have been revised and may have more recent versions available.

2013

Date	Event Information	Links to Materials
March 6, 2013	Encore Presentation: Engaging Families in the Outcomes Rating Process Webinar The Child Outcomes Summary (COS) process is designed to be a team process, which includes the family of the child with a disability. Talking with and informing families about all the aspects of the early intervention and/or early childhood special education process is a marker of quality, and is absolutely essential for both individual child planning and accurate child outcomes measurement. In this encore presentation of the 2012 Outcomes Conference session, "Inquiring Families Want to Know: Engaging Families in the Outcomes Rating Process," ECO staff hosted a webinar with other states discussing their professional development methods designed to enhance both providers' and families' understanding of the COS process and their capacity to participate fully in rating discussions.	PowerPoint presentation [7.8MB PPT] Good Listener video [15.5 MB MP4]
February 21, 2013	Implementation Science and Outcomes Integration: The Installation Stage The ECO IFSP-IEP Integration Learning Community hosted the second in a series of webinars focusing on implementation science and how it is relevant to states who want to integrate the IFSP/IEP process with the outcomes measurement process. This webinar focused on the Installation Stage of implementation, including key activities within the stage and state examples to promote successful implementation of an integrated outcomes and IFSP/IEP process.	Presentation with audio ECO Center: Integration webpage PowerPoint Presentation [406KB PPT] Planning Tool [13KB DOC] Feedback Form [25KB DOC] Integrating the OSEP Child Indicators Overview and Plan [21KB DOC] ITCVA Update [16KB DOC]
January 24, 2013	Integrating Outcomes: Exploration Webinar The ECO IFSP-IEP Integration Learning Community hosted the first in a series of webinars focusing on Integrating Outcomes. In this presentation, the exploration phase was discussed. Wisconsin, Kansas, and Idaho shared their experiences.	ECO Center: Integration webpage Webinar link (voice over presentation) Integrating Outcomes Hexagon [99KB PDF] Wisconsin Logic Model [101KB PDF] Wisconsin IFSP Template [112KB PDF] Wisconsin COSF Form draft version 1 [143KB PDF] Wisconsin COSF Form draft version 2 [138KB PDF] Wisconsin COSF Form draft version 3 [195KB PDF] Wisconsin COSF Form draft version 4 [121KB PDF] Kansas IFSP Form- Present Level of Development [61KB PDF]
January 24, 2013	Using Child Outcomes Data at the Local Level Webinar The ECO TA Cadre Learning Community hosted a webinar that focused on helping local programs use their child outcomes data. A new ECO Center resource was shared that included drill down questions related to child outcomes data, the Local Contributing Factor Tool indicators C3 and B7. Three states, Delaware, Wisconsin, and Nevada, shared their efforts and experiences in supporting programs in using their child outcomes data at the local level.	ECO Local Contributing Factor Tool (C3/B7) webpage ECO Introduction to the Local Contributing Factor Tool (voice over presentation) Delaware Building Blocks Manual Delaware process [242KB PPT] Nevada Trend Report [137KB PDF] Wisconsin Speech Language recorded webinar
January 22, 2013	Introduction to IFSP-IEP Integration: Ohio State Support Team Kathi Gillaspy (ECO at FPG) presented to the Ohio State Support Team in Region 8. This brief introduction covered integrating outcomes, including the history, benefits of an integrated process, and examples from other states.	Introduction to Integrating Outcomes Measurement with IFSP-IEP Processes [4.2MB PPT]

2012

Date	Event Information	Links to Materials
December 4, 2012	2012 Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Conference Washington, DC Kathy Hebbeler (ECO at SRI) presented "The National Picture on Child Outcomes for Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education." This presentation included national outcomes data for young children with disabilities; 2010-11 data was compared with data from previous years; and discussed why outcomes data are being collected, how data are being used and how participants can find and interpret outcomes data for their community and state.	PowerPoint presentation [2MB PPT]
October 28-30, 2012	DEC's 28th Annual International Conference On Young Children with Special Needs & Their Families Minneapolis, MN Kathy Hebbeler (ECO at SRI) and Lynne Kahn (ECO at FPG) presented "The National Picture on Child Outcomes for Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education." This presentation included national outcomes data for young children with disabilities; 2010-11 data was compared with data from previous years; and presenters discussed why outcomes data are being collected, how data are being used and how participants can find and interpret outcomes data for their community and state.	PowerPoint presentation [2.5MB PPT]
October 27-28, 2012	2012 Measuring and Improving Child and Family Outcomes Conference Minneapolis, MN The 2012 conference was held in conjunction with the DEC Conference. Session descriptions and presentations can be found at the link on the right.	Link to conference presentations
October 16, 2012	Orientation to Outcomes/Outcomes Conference Webinar This call provided an orientation for staff who are new to outcomes measurement, as well as an overview of what to expect at the 2012 Outcomes Conference in Minneapolis.	PowerPoint presentation [1.9MB PPT]
October 3, 2012	Webinar for the Massachusetts Interagency Coordinating Council Kathy Hebbeler presented on "Embedding Child and Family Outcomes" to a retreat for the Massachusetts ICC. The presentation also included the national and Massachusetts data on child outcomes for 2010-11. The presentation is broken into 5 PowerPoint files because of its length: Why Outcomes Matter Background on the Child and Family Outcomes Integrating Outcomes into the IFSP Process National and Massachusets Child Outcomes Data Wrap-up Those interested in viewing all the slides are encouraged to look at the pdf. Anyone who wants to use any of the slides can find them in the corresponding PowerPoint file.	Embedding Child and Family Outcomes into Practice [2.28MB PDF] Why Outcomes Matter (PowerPoint presentation 1) [974KB PPT] Background on the Child and Family Outcomes (PowerPoint presentation 2) [471KB PPT] Integrating Outcomes into the IFSP Process (PowerPoint presentation 3) [1.3MB PPT] National and MA Child Outcomes Data(PowerPoint presentation 4) [1.2MB PPT] Wrap-up(PowerPoint presentation 5) [889KB PPT]
July 30- August 1, 2012	OSEP Leadership Conference Washington, DC Session: An Examination of the Quality of State Data on Part C and Part B Preschool Child Outcomes Presented by Kathy Hebbeler and Lynne Kahn Staff from the Early Childhood Outcome (ECO) Center presented and discussed the last three years of State data on Part C and Part B Preschool Child Outcomes. Three analyses were also presented to examine the quality of the data. Session: Key Considerations for Implementing the Integration of Child Outcomes Measurement into the IFSP/IEP Process Presented by Megan Vinh and Kathi Gillaspy The presenters led a discussion of key considerations for integrating the early childhood outcomes measurement into the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)/Individualized Educational Program (IEP) process. A panel of Part C and Section 619 program representatives, all in different stages of integrating outcomes, provided information and resources related to their experiences with the integration process. Presenters also shared tools and resources related to the key considerations for implementing an integrated process of child outcomes measurement and IFSP/IEP development.	Child Outcomes for Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education: The National Picture [4.5MB PPT] Integration of Child Outcomes Measurment into the IFSP/IEP Process [1MB PPT] Integration of Child Outcomes note-taking guide [25KB DOC]
July 26, 2012	National Data Call Presented by ECO Staff This national ECO webinar shared the FFY2010 child outcomes data and looked at trends across the last three years.	PowerPoint Presentation [2.87MB PPT] Presentation with audio Child Outcomes flyer [1.08MB PDF]
July 9, 2012	TA Cadre Call Presented by ECO Staff This call featured Ohio-619's work with the ECO Center on child outcomes data analysis, in which they used the data collection section of the Child Outcomes Self-Assessment Tool to develop a plan for improving quality in order to use the data for program improvement. Another resource, shared by the Kansas Inservice Training System (KITS), was a 'drill down' guide for understanding child outcomes data.	PowerPoint Presentation [501KB PPT] Self-Assessment Tool [1.8MB DOC] KITS ECO Data Drill Down Guide
May 30, 2012	Family Outcomes Framework Webinar Presented by ECO Staff Developed by the ECO Center in partnership with a workgroup of states, the Family Outcomes Measurement System Framework and Self-Assessment tool was presented by Melissa Raspa (RTI) and Siobhan Colgan (ECO Center).	Presentation [1MB PPT] Family Outcomes Measurement System Framework and Self-Assessment [1MB DOC]
March 7-8, 2012	ECO Advisory Board Meeting Arlington, VA Presented by ECO Staff ECO presented preliminary national outcomes data and state progress, and OSEP provided updates on federal requirements and the use of outcomes data. Presentations were made on recent ECO center activities. The advisory board provided feedback to ECO on current and ongoing activities and priorities for the ECO Center.	Agenda [19KB DOC] Critical Markers of Data Quality [3.93MB PPT] TA Update [2.83MB PPT] ENHANCE Update [3.19MB PPT] Family Outcomes Update [3.22MB PPT]
February 23-25, 2012	Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) San Diego, CA Presented by Kathy Hebbeler and Lynne Kahn ECO presented information on the quality of state data for Part C and Part B Preschool child outcomes.	Quality of State Data Poster [1.33MB PDF]
February 15-16, 2012	National Summit on Quality in Home Visiting Programs Washington, DC Presented by Kathy Hebbeler and Lynne Kahn. Kathy Hebbeler (ECO at SRI) presented on the impact of home visiting on child outcomes, as well as the importance of quality, statewide data collection. Lynne Kahn (ECO at FPG) presented on the current state of data collection, including some problems and how they might be addressed.	Data on Child and Family Outcomes: Tools for Improving State Systems [1.84MB PPT] Catch 22s in Using Assessments in Accountability Systems for Young Children [1.87MB PPT]
February 7-8, 2012	State Kindergarten Entry/Assessment (KEA) Conference San Antonio, TX Kathy Hebbeler presented on the importance of including children with developmental delays and/or disabilities in Kindergarten Entry Assessment, including ideas on how to overcome testing obstacles. The second presentation focused on the importance of comprehensive assessment, and how it is a driving factor in programming, accountability, effectiveness, and other decisions.	Including Children with Developmental Delays and Disabilities in KEAs [1.87MB PPT] Comprehensive Assessment in Early Childhood [1.55MB PPT]
January 27, 2012	2011 Measuring and Improving Child and Family Outcomes Conference Encore Presentation: "What's New? Child Outcomes Training and TA Materials" Presented by Ted Burke and Phoebe Rinkel This encore presentation featured child development modules from Illinois, and resources on the Kansas Inservice Training System (KITS).	KITS PowerPoint Presentation [2.15MB PPT] Illinois Training PowerPoint Presentation [453KB PPT] Online training module: Understanding Young Children's Development: A Focus on Positive Social Emotional Skills Online training module: Understanding Young Children's Development: A Focus on Children's Acquisition and Use of Knowledge and Skills Online training module: Understanding Young Children's Development: A Focus on Taking Appropriate Action to Meet Needs

2011

Date	Event Information	Links to Materials
December 14, 2011	Measuring Child Outcomes with the Summary of Functional Performance: An Introduction Seattle, WA Presented by Kathy Hebbeler This presentation and materials are from a one-day training on the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) process. The audience for the training was early intervention providers in King County, Washington. Washington State has implemented a new process which integrates the outcomes rating process into the IFSP and uses "descriptor statements" for the rating. The state also has a new data system for capturing a narrative summary of the child's functioning along with the descriptor statement. The training addresses general principles involved in the COS process along with features unique to Washington's revised approach to incorporating the information into the development of the IFSP. Links to handouts and activities used in the training that are on the ECO web site are in the notes section of the appropriate slide in the presentation.	PowerPoint Presentation with notes [5.87MB PPT] At A Glance- Descriptor Statement Selection [341 KB PDF] Trainer Notes [14KB DOC] Completed Summary of Functional Performance [19KB DOC]
December 13, 2011	2011 Measuring and Improving Child and Family Outcomes Conference Encore Presentation: "It's a Family Affair: Support Families to Improve Child Outcomes" Presented by Robin McWilliam To get significant improvement in child outcomes, we might need to remember who has the biggest influence on their behavior and learning. What are we doing with families during home visits and through our preschool services? Are our supports to families specific and relevant enough to sustain families' implementing interventions as part of parenting? Blood's thicker than mud.	Presentation McWilliam Behavioral Consultation McWilliam SIT with Families McWilliam Support Based Home Visiting Checklist McWilliam TOC Engagement Book McWilliam TOC RBEI Book
December 1, 2011	2011 Measuring and Improving Child and Family Outcomes Conference Encore Presentation: "Integrating Outcomes Measurement with IFSP and IEP Processes" Presented by Marcella Franczkowksi, Kathi Gillaspy, Kathy Grant-Davis, Pam Miller, and Kate Rogers States and local programs are making child and family outcomes measurement more efficient and more effective by integrating those processes with the development of functional IFSPs and IEPs. In this session, several states shared the flow of activities that integrates processes.	Presentation Note Taking Guide [20KB DOC] IFSP Flow Chart [239KB PDF] IEP FLow Chart [86KB PDF] 3 EC Outcomes into MD IFSP Process Flow Chart [60KB DOC] COS Ratings and MD Descriptors with Buckets [65KB DOC] Green IFSP Booklet [7.7MB PDF] Healthy Beginnings [844KB PDF] MD IFSP Example: Matthew [1.14MB PDF] MD IFSP Forms [1.14MB PDF] VT EEEIEP Form [537KB PDF] VT EEEIEP Form with Examples [569KB PDF] WA IFSP Resource Guide [9.87MB PDF] Updated IFSP (New Regs) [83KB DOC] WA IFSP Example: Alex [109KB DOC]
November 19, 2011	Division for Early Childhood Meeting National Harbor, MD What are the outcomes of early intervention and early childhood special education? New national data addressing this question will be presented. This presentation also addressed why child outcomes data are being collected, data quality, and how these data are being used for accountability and program improvement at multiple levels.	Child Outcomes: What Are We Learning from National, State, and Local Data? Powerpoint presentation [639KB PPT]
November 3, 2011	American Evaluation Association Meeting Anaheim, CA Presented by Kathy Hebbeler (SRI), Lynne Kahn (ECO), Lauren Barton (SRI) and Donna Spiker (SRI) In response to the federal push for results-based performance indicators, the U.S. Department of Education undertook the development of a national outcomes measurement system for early childhood programs serving children with disabilities. This system, built around state-reported data on child progress for three outcomes, has been well received by key stakeholders. This set of presentations described the background for this system, implementation choices and issues faced by state agencies, and how states are planning to use these data to improve programs in addition to submitting them for federal accountability. The panel shared the national findings and discussed their validity and significance. The panel also discussed lessons about the supports and barriers to building a large scale measurement system such as the need for appropriate assessment approaches for accountability measurement with young children and the importance of procedures for improving data quality.	Steps in Building the National System: Background and State Choices Powerpoint presentation [3.36MB PPT] Highs and Lows on the Road to High Quality Data Powerpoint presentation [689KB PPT] Lessons Learned about How to Support Outcomes Measurement Powerpoint presentation [2.38MB PPT] Reporting Requirements handout [15KB DOC] Outcomes for Children [566KB PDF]
October 13, 2011	CCSSO-SCASS Meeting San Francisco, CA Presented by Donna Spiker (SRI) An overview of the national data collected for 2010, state requirements and approaches, as well as how the data were compiled, quality, and next steps for states.	Child Outcomes for OSEP EI and ECSE Programs [3.4MB PPT]
September 18-21, 2011	Measuring and Improving Child and Family Outcomes New Orleans, LA The 2011 conference was presented by ECO and NECTAC.	Link to conference materials and agenda
September 8, 2011	Outcomes Conference Orientation Webinar Hosted by Kathy Hebbeler (SRI) and Robin Rooney (ECO) An overview of the upcoming 2011 conference and background information on outcomes was presented for anyone planning on attending the conference who is also new to the field.	"Orientation for New Staff" PowerPoint presentation [1.67MB] "Orientation for New Staff" PowerPoint presentation with audio [50.7MB MP4]
August 23, 2011	National Child Outcomes Webinar Hosted by Kathy Hebbeler (SRI) Presented to the early childhood intervention staff (trainers, researchers, and policy) at University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities: Education, Research, and Service and LEND programs (Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) at Universities.	"The Results are In:Â Using Early Childhood Outcome Data" PowerPoint presentation [3.1MB]
August 2, 2011	OSEP Leadership Conference, Crsytal City VA Presented by Kathy Hebbeler (SRI) and Lynne Kahn (ECO) Presenters shared the current national picture of early childhood outcomes data and discussed the 2011 analyses methods and results for child outcomes.	"The Results are In:Â Using Early Childhood Outcome Data" PowerPoint presentation [6MB] Summary of Child Outcomes [558KB PDF]
July 31, 2011	OSEP Project Directors' Meeting, Crsytal City VA Presented by Kathy Hebbeler (SRI) and Lynne Kahn (ECO) This presentation provided an overview of the reporting requirements for the child outcomes data, and presented results from the 2011 APR analysis. The methods for analysis, data quality, and meaning of the data were discussed. The ECO Center's child and family framework and self-assessment tools were also shared.	"Supporting States in Building a Child Outcomes Measurement System" PowerPoint presentation [748KB] "Measuring Part C and Early Childhood Special Education Child Outcomes" PowerPoint presentation [933KB] Summary of Child Outcomes [558KB PDF]
June 22, 2011	National Child Outcomes Data Webinar: Part C staff Hosted by ECO The recently completed analyses of the 2009-10 child outcomes data for Part C were shared, along with topics including what we have learned about the outcomes children experience, the importance of these data to OSEP, and improvements in data quality.	PowerPoint presentation [700KB] Summary of Child Outcomes [558KB PDF]
June 20, 2011	National Child Outcomes Data Webinar: State Directors and Part B (619) staff Hosted by ECO and NASDSE The recently completed analyses of the 2009-10 child outcomes data for Part B Preschool (B7) were shared, along with topics including what we have learned about the outcomes children experience, the importance of these data to OSEP, and improvements in data quality.	PowerPoint presentation [1.04MB] Summary of Child Outcomes [558KB PDF]
May 17-19, 2011	Pacific TA Meeting: Quality Practices in Early Intervention and Preschool Programs Intended for Part C and Part B, Section 619 staff (including administrators, teachers, and providers) who work in the pacific jurisdictions, this TA meeting provided opportunities for participants to gain knowledge and skills related to quality practices in early intervention and preschool. The agenda included developing high quality IFSPs/IEPs, collecting and reporting child outcomes data, approaches to service delivery, and transition.	Link to agenda and materials
May 10, 2011	Using Data Call Series: Data-based decision making: Tools for improving practice Presented by Anne Lucas (RRCP) and Christina Kasprzak (NECTAC) In the fourth call of the series, presenters shared a tool designed to help states use data to facilitate systemic state and local improvement. The tool illustrates the use of root cause analysis and other strategies for data-based decision making that improve practices.	PowerPoint presentation [2.6MB] Excel spreadsheet [64KB] Word document [167KB]
May 2-5, 2011	International Society on Early Intervention: "Building a National System to Measure Child and Family Outcomes from Early Intervention" Presented by Kathy Hebbeler (SRI), Lynne Kahn (ECO), Melissa Raspa (RTI), and Donna Spiker (SRI) In these presentations from the 3rd ISEI Conference, staff discussed topics including identifying a national set of child and family outcomes, promoting quality child outcomes data, state activities in measuring child outcomes, and family outcome principles and measurement approaches.	Identifying a National Set of Child and Family Outcomes [944KB PPT] Promoting Data Quality [1.8MB PPT] State Activities in Measuring Child Outcomes [385KB PPT] Family Outcome Principles and Measurement Approaches [677KB PPT]
April 12, 2011	Using Data Call Series: Using outcomes data for program improvement Presented by Kathy Hebbeler and Cornelia Taylor (ECO) This third call in the series described key concepts in using outcomes data for program improvement and highlighted TA materials developed by the Early Childhood Outcomes Center on how child outcomes data can be used at the state and local level to improve programs. The call also reviewed the sections of the ECO state self assessment that address using data for program improvement and showed how states and local programs can use the tool to chart their own progress toward data-based decision making.	Adobe Presenter presentation (including audio) of call PowerPoint presentation [2.6MB]
March 8, 2011	Using Data Call Series: Building local capacity for data analysis and use Presented by Sharon Walsh and Haidee Bernstein (DAC); Mary Anne White and Beverly Crouse (Infant Toddler Connection of VA) This second call in the series showcased a set of VA-Part C training materials developed to improve the capacity of local data teams to understand and analyze their data and to develop, implement and evaluate program improvement plans. Described a data analysis process involving creating hypotheses that are evaluated to determine the possible root causes of poor/low performance.	PowerPoint presentation [816 KB] Link to audio recording
February 22, 2011	Using Data Call Series: Using SPP/APR Data for Program Improvement Presented by Ann Bailey and Jeanna Mullins (RRCP) Featured two tools for using data: Thinking through Improvement (IT Kit), an improvement planning process developed by the North Central Regional Resource Center, which provides information and activities on prioritizing areas for improvement, setting targets, selecting activities, evaluating process and impact, and reporting progress; and the Evaluating SPP/APR Improvement Activities resource document which provides guidance on the review and refinement of existing SPP/APR improvement activities and selection of new activities, with an emphasis on steps to consider when designing an evaluation plan.	PowerPoint presentation Link to: Thinking through Improvement (IT Kit) materials Evaluating SPP/APR Improvement Activities [PDF]
February 2-3, 2011	ECO Advisory Board Meeting, Arlington, VA. Presented by ECO staff ECO presented national outcomes data and state progress, and OSEP provided updates on federal requirements and the use of outcomes data. Presentations were made to the group on developments from other early childhood data systems and recent ECO center activities related to the Child Outcome Measurement Framework, family outcomes, and using data for program improvement. The advisory board provided feedback to ECO on current and ongoing activities and priorities for the ECO Center.	National Data PowerPoint presentation Framework Overview PowerPoint presentation Advisory Board Agenda
January 26, 2011	ECO TA Cadre webinar: Illinois EI Training Program Presented by Susan Connor, Ted Burke, Sarah Nichols, and Chelsea Guillen from the IL Training Program This program shared progress on the development of an online resource on child development as part of the professional development materials for practitioners working with young children ages 0-3 with disabilities and their families.	Illinois Early Intervention Training Program Resources website Online module: Understanding Young Children's Development

2010

Date	Event Information	Links to Materials
November 30, 2010	Webinar: Child Outcomes (C-3/B-7) and Family Outcomes (C-4) Presented by Christina Kasprzak, Robin Rooney and Siobhan Colgan, ECO at FPG This session discussed the analysis of data states have submitted on Indicators C-3, C-4 and B-7 of their APRs which provides a national perspective on child and family outcomes. Presenters also discussed the data and continuing challenges with data quality, and planning for the 2011 APR and revised SPP submission.	PowerPoint presentation Audio Link
November 15, 2010	Webinar: AEPSi: Update on Use of On-Line Reporting for OSEP Presented by Cornelia Taylor Bruckner, ECO at SRI This session provided an update on AEPSi data conversion process that was modified to address the higher than expected percentages of children identified as typically developing based on the online generated APR/SPP Indicator C3 and B7 OSEP reports. The anticipated changes based on modified benchmarks and its implications for reporting child outcomes and meeting targets were discussed.	PowerPoint presentation Changes to the Conversion Process
November 8, 2010	Webinar: Creative Curriculum (cc.net): Update on Use of On-Line Reporting for OSEP Presented by Cornelia Taylor Bruckner, ECO at SRI This session provided an update on Teaching Strategies data conversion process for cc.net that was modified to address the higher than expected percentages of children identified as typically developing based on the online generated APR/SPP Indicator C3 and B7 OSEP reports. The anticipated changes based on modified benchmarks and its implications for reporting child outcomes and meeting targets were discussed. Also a brief update on the online reporting process being developed for Teaching Strategies GOLD and implications for OSEP reporting on child outcomes as programs transition from cc.net to GOLD.	PowerPoint presentation
October 14-17, 2010	Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Conference Kansas City, MO. Session 1: Building State Systems to Produce Quality Data on Child Outcomes. Presented by Kathleen Hebbeler, Jim Lesko, Kim Carlson, and Lynne Kahn. This session described the overall status of state reporting on child outcomes and introduced a self-assessment tool that examines the components of a quality measurement system. Two states described their experiences in measuring outcomes. Session 2: Using Early Childhood Outcomes Data for Program Improvement: Opportunities for Higher Education. Presented by Cornelia Taylor, Lisa K Backer, and Christina M Kasprzak. This panel addressed data-driven program improvement in ECSE and opportunities for researchers in higher education to mine and analyze existing state data. Specific topics included: data quality, state and program level data elements and evaluation questions, analysis, and detecting meaningful differences in population based data.	Session 1 Materials: Building A Quality Measurement System- Kathy Hebbeler [5.32MB PPT] Earky Childhood Outcomes Data (Indicator C3 and B7)- Lynne Kahn [1.78MB PPT] Building State Systems to Produce Quality Data on Child Outcomes- Jim Lesko [694KB PPT] Child Outcomes State of the State- Kim Carlson [7.36MB PPT] Session 2 materials: Data Variables Worksheet [47KB DOC] Opportunities for Collaboration [39 KB DOC] State Longitudinal Grantees [24KB DOC] DEC Background Information [4MB PPT] Audience Questions [25KB DOC]
October 13, 2010	Council of Chief State School Officers' (CCSO) Meeting Savannah, GA. Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI Presented the State Collaboratives on Assessment and Student Standards (SCASS) on Early Childhood Education Assessment.	PowerPoint presentation Self Assessment Tool
July 30-31, 2010	Measuring Child and Family Outcomes Meeting Crystal City, VA. The Measuring Child and Family Outcomes meeting was sponsored by NECTAC and ECO, and held as a pre-conference session to the OSEP Leadership Mega Conference. The agenda and all session materials can be found on the OSEP Mega Meeting website.	Link to conference website, agenda and materials
July, 2010	SPP/APR Indicator Analysis Reports The ECO Center completes analyses and prepares reports for the child outcomes indicators for Part C and Part B, and the family indicator for Part C. These reports summarize progress across all states and jurisdictions based on data reported in February 2010 (FFY 2008-2009). In the Part C SPP/APR report, the child outcomes chapter (Indicator C3) is on pages 18-34 and the family outcomes chapter (Indicator C4) on pages 35-49. In the Part B report, the child outcomes chapter (Indicator B7) is on pages 77-94.	Part C SPP/APR Indicator Analysis [2.3MB PDF] Part B SPP/APR Indicator Analysis [4MB PDF]
July 22, 2010	Webinar: Orientation to Child Outcomes Measurement Presented by Lynne Kahn and Christina Kasprzak, ECO at FPG This session provided an orientation to child outcomes measurement. It was designed for those who are new to outcomes measurement and those needing a refresher.	Audio recording of the call [7.8MB MP3] PowerPoint Slides [1.5MB PPT]
June 11, 2010	Webinar: Public Reporting of Local Child Outcomes Data Presented by Robin Rooney, ECO at FPG This webinar addressed issues related to local reporting of child outcomes data. Topics included the federal reporting requirements, comparing local and state data, and interpreting and presenting local data to the public. Results from participant polls and notes from the discussion are also included.	Audio recording of the call [18MB MP3] Presentation Slides [477K PPT] Poll results [107K PDF] Discussion notes [308K PDF] Links to state examples of public reporting: ID local reporting page CO performance indicator charts CO Local performance profiles
May 11, 2010	Toward a Unified Vision of Assessment for Young Children Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI This presentation was given at the US Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services Listening and Learning about Early Learning Tour. The session discussed issues related to assessment for young children with disabilities, including universal design and various purposes of assessment. Recommendations and specifications for quality early childhood assessment tools are presented.	Toward a Unified Vision of Assessment for Young Children [552K PDF]
May 4, 2010	Supporting and Engaging Families of Young Children with Disabilities: Eight Recommendations Presented by Don Bailey, ECO at RTI This presentation was given at the US Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services Listening and Learning Panel on Family Engagement. Eight recommendations are presented that address exisitng problems related to family support, engagement, and family outcomes.	Supporting and Engaging Families Presentation [455K PPT]
March 10, 2010	COSF Refresher Training, Delaware ECO staff conducted a one-day 'COSF refresher' training with Part C and 619 (preschool) staff in Delaware on March 10, 2010. Topics included the history and background of the child outcomes measurement requirement, understanding the 7-point COSF scale, immediate foundational skills, and recommended practices for the COSF process.	Delaware Training Materials
March 4, 2010	Increasing the Quality of COSF Data, Austin, TX This training was conducted with 20-25 TA providers that work in the Texas Regional Service Centers in increasing the quality of the child outcomes data collected using the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF). Information and activities related to choosing formal assessment instruments that inform the COSF process, refresher training on the COSF, video and written activities related to reviewing the quality of completed COSFs.	Texas Training Materials
February 24, 2010	Webinar: TA Cadre and Training Consortium Learning Communites Presented by: Mary Beth Bruder (ECO/ University of CT), Maureen Whelan (RI), Lisa Backer (MN), and Naomi Younggren (Department of Defense (DoD)). A variety of training materials were shared on topics related to child outcomes measurement. These materials, along with other COSF materials, are also listed on ECO's State-developed COSF materials page.	MN: COSF with Decision Tree [139K PDF] MN: COSF Companion for categorizing skills [36 K PDF] DoD: COSF Scale Descriptors, aka "Bucket List" [35K PDF] DoD: AE-IF & F Activity [30K PDF] and Answer Key [31K PDF] DoD: Matching COSF Ratings Activity [55K PDF] and Answer Key [56K PDF] RI: Training slides with Playlist [3.7M PPT]
February 10-11, 2010	ECO Advisory Board Meeting The 2010 ECO Center Advisory Board meeting was held via webinar over two days. ECO and OSEP provided information on federal requirements, outcomes and data system activities, and state progress related to child and family outcomes. A summary of ECO activities and progress was presented, including development of the framework and self assessment, family outcomes, technical assistance, work with publishers, and evaluation. An overview of the newly-funded ENHANCE Project was also presented.	Meeting Agenda (17K PDF) Day 1 Presentation (1.1MB PDF) Day 2 Presentation (950K PDF) ENHANCE Presentation(531K PDF)

2009

Date	Event Information	Links to Materials
December 5, 2009	Data Workshops at the 2009 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference Presented by Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG (morning session); Cornelia Taylor and Kathy Hebbeler, SRI International (afternoon session) The ECO Center hosted two data workshops focusing on current issues and challenges related to analyzing child and family outcomes data. The morning session covered the basics of quality data and target setting. The afternoon session addressed data analysis for program improvement and included opportunities for hands-on data analysis by participants using data templates. Data templates were provided for states using the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) as well as for states using other assessments for outcomes reporting.	Morning session: Slides [2.2 MB PPT] and Handout [700 K PDF] Afternoon session: Slides [705K PDF] and Pattern Checking Handout [PDF] Data templates: Part C COSF [23K XLS] Part C assessment [38K XLS] Part B COSF [23K XLS] Part B assessment [37K XLS]
October 30, 2009	School Readiness and the Assessment of Children with Disabilities Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI This session was presented at the Child Care Policy Research Consortium Meeting in Washington DC. The presentation focuses on assessment issues for young children with disabilites, including features and purposes of various types of assessment.	School Readiness and Assessment Presentation [2.7 MB PPT]
October 30, 2009	Webinar: Setting Targets for Child Outcomes Presented by Christina Kasprzak & Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG This webinar reviewed target setting requirements for child outcomes (C3/ B7) for the SPP/APR reporting due February, 2010. Several polls were utilized to assess states' progress and approaches regarding target setting.	Listen to an audio recording of the call [19 MB MP3] Target Setting Presentation [PPT] Poll Questions and Results [253 K PDF]
October 20, 2009	Webinar: Helping Local Administrators and Providers Analyze and Use their Outcomes Data Presented by Lisa Balivet and Fauna Hubble (AK), and Lisa Backer (MN) This is an encore presentation from the June, 2009 Measuring Child and Family Outcomes conference. In this session, two states shared how they are preparing for local programs to use child outcomes data to improve local Part C and 619 services and results for children and families. Alaska discussed how their data system is designed to assist local EI programs in reporting, understanding, and eventually using their data for program improvements. Minnesota shared activities that support local leadership in conducting simple analyses for the purpose of pattern checking the quality of ECSE data.	Listen to an audio recording of the call [3.2MB MP3] Alaska's Presentation [862K PPT] Minnesota's Presentation [1.8MB PPT]
October 17, 2009	The Current Status of States' Early Childhood Outcome Measurement Systems Presented by Kathleen Hebbeler, Jennifer Tschantz & Lynne Kahn This session was presented at the Division for Early Childhood's 25th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families. This session describes current approaches used by state Infant & Toddlers Programs and Early Childhood Special Education Programs to measure child outcomes. Provides background and context for target setting among states.	DEC Presentation [3.5 MB PPT]
October 7, 2009	Webinar: Using Family Survey Data for Program Improvement Presented by Don Bailey, Jim Henson, Pam Rouch, Melissa Raspa, and Maureen Sullivan This is an encore presentation from the June, 2009 Measuring Child and Family Outcomes conference. This session shares guidance materials and offers suggestions for analyzing and using family survey data collected with a variety of different approaches for program improvement. Presenters from West Virginia and Vermont will highlight how they have begun using family survey data for program improvement, discuss lessons learned, and offer suggestions for addressing the challenges they have encountered.	Listen to an audio recording of the call [4.9MB MP3] Using Family Survey Data- Introduction [273K PPT] Family Survey Guide Presentation [269K PPT] West Virginia Presentation [426K PPT] Analyzing Family Survey Data [369K PPT] Vermont Presentation [489K PPT]
September 22, 2009	Webinar: The Role of Related Service Providers in Child Outcomes Measurement Presented by Barbara Hanft, Patrice Linehan, Toby Long, Sandra Schefkind, & Sharon Willig For the national meeting in June 2009 on 'Measuring Child and Family Outcomes,' the IDEA Partnership assembled a panel of representatives from DEC, ASHA, AOTA, and APTA to consider the role of the related services provider in measuring child outcomes for federal reporting. In this encore presentation, representatives from ASHA, AOTA, and APTA discussed issues that contribute to the challenge of therapist participation in child outcomes measurement. Issues included 1) the assessment of young children, 2) the role of OTs, PTs, and SLPs as part of a team, and 3) the role of OTs, PTs, and SLPs in early intervention and early childhood special education settings. Panelists described resources available from their professional organizations that address these issues.	Listen to an audio recording of the call [5.1MB MP3] Panel slides for 9-22-09 [466K PPT] APTA resources [104K PDF] ASHA resources [161K PDF] AOTA resources [12K PDF] AOTA slides on role [1340K PDF] AOTA course info [413K PDF] IDEA Partnership Overview of Tools [94K PDF]
September 9, 2009	Webinar: Bringing Longitudinal Data to Life: A Model from the Colorado Preschool Program. Presented by Nick Ortiz, Data Manager; Colorado Preschool Program & Results Matter, Colorado Department of Education and Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI This session presents an overview of the Colorado Preschool Program and Results Matter, presents child and family data from Colorado, and discusses longitudinal data research questions and challenges.	Listen to an audio recording of the call [3,588K MP3] Bringing Longitudinal Data to Life [1,198K PDF] Sample Research Questions [262K PDF] Resources for Longitudinal Data Sets [753K PPT]
August 18, 2009	Incorporating Early Childhood into Longitudinal Data Systems: What, Why and How Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI and Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG/UNC This session was presented at the OSEP Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. The purpose of this session was to present information on the value of including early childhood data in longitudinal data collection.	Incorporating Early Childhood into Longitudinal Data [791K PPT]
August 13, 2009	Conference Call: Updating SPP Indicators Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI and Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG/UNC Because states will set targets for the child outcomes indicator in 2010, the ECO Center has developed new guidance for how states might organize their child outcomes indicator. This call presented ECO's suggestions for setting targets for indicators C3 and B7.	ECO Suggestions on C3 and B7 [807K PPT]
June 22-23, 2009	Measuring Child and Family Outcomes Conference, Bethesda, MD. This TA meeting provided opportunities for participants to learn about other states' strategies for measuring child and family outcomes, hear the latest guidance from the Early Childhood Outcomes Center and the Office of Special Education Programs, and discuss common challenges and effective practices.	View the meeting agenda with links to presentations and materials
	National Update from NECTAC/ ECO (Plenary). Presented by Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG/UNC	National Updates Plenary

	Is your Family Survey Data Representative? Presented by Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG/UNC and Anne Lucas, NECTAC/ WRRC	Is Your Family Survey Data Representative?
	Communicating Effectively with the Media Presented by Donna Spiker, ECO at SRI and Liz Snyder, Pre-K Now	Communicating about Child Outcomes Data Media Talking Points ECO Outcomes 101
	Using Family Survey Data for Program Improvement Presented by: Don Bailey and Melissa Raspa, ECO at RTI	Family Survey Data Overview Analyzing Family Data
	Linking Data Across Systems and Over Time to Improve Child Outcomes Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International	Hebbeler Plenary
June 16, 2009	Conference Call: Target Setting for Child Outcomes Indicators C3 and B7 Presented by Lynne Kahn and Christina Kasprzak, ECO at FPG/UNC The purpose of this call was to provide a review of target setting requirements. This call will explore strategies to help states and stakeholder groups determine, "How much improvement should we expect?"	Target Setting Slides [746K PPT]
June 9, 2009	Summary Statements Conference Call Presented by Lynne Kahn and Christina Kasprzak, ECO at FPG/UNC The purpose of this call was to provide background on the summary statements, information on calculating data for the summary statements, attaching meaning to the data, and communicating about children's progress.	Summary Statements slides [776K PPT] ECO Paper: Setting Targets for Child Outcomes [176K PDF]
June 2, 2009	Measuring Early Childhood Outcomes for Young Children with Special Needs Presented by Judy Swett, PACER Center; Lynne Kahn and Christina Kasprzak, ECO at FPG/UNC; and Michelle Lewis, Parent, ICC Vice Chair, New Hampshire PTI The purpose of this webinar was to provide the latest information on how programs are measuring child and family outcomes to meet federal requirements, and to provide information about how PTI staff can be involved in state efforts to measure child and family outcomes. The work of Michelle Lewis and the New Hampshire PTI was highlighted.	ECO Presentation [580 K PPT] NH Family Outcomes [273K PPT] Parent Participation [574K PPT] NH Family Outcomes Survey [138k PDF] NH Provider Tipsheet [40K PDF] NH Thank You to Parents [244K PDF]
May 19, June 3, and June 16, 2009	North Carolina: Child Outcomes Measurement Under the NC General Supervision Enhancement Grant, ECO staff developed four modules to address child outcomes measurement. A needs assessment completed by local Part C administrators identified the need for professional development in these areas --professional development for new staff, COSF refresher training, quality assurance, and data analysis. The four modules addresses each of these topics in turn.	NC Training Materials
March 19, 2009	Improving the Quality of Child Outcomes Data Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International; Lisa Backer, MN Part C Data Manager/ Section 619 Coordinator; and Christina Kasprzak, ECO at FPG/UNC. Conference call hosted by ECO/ NECTAC. This call focused on using data analysis as a strategy for improving the quality of state data. Examples focus on looking for patterns in the data and evaluating potential data quality issues.	Listen to audio of the call Data Quality Presentation Pattern Checking Table
February 10, 2009	Advisory Board Meeting, Washington, DC The ECO Center convened a meeting of the new ECO Advisory Board for 2008-2013. Advisory board members were provided with background and history related to the collection of child and family outcome data since the ECO Center was founded. ECO and OSEP provided information on the current state of federal requirements and state progress in building data collection systems for child and family outcomes, and discussed priorities and activities related to the new funding cycle.	Advisory Board Meeting Slides [622 KB PDF]

2008

Date	Event Information	Links to Materials
October 2008	Got Data? A Workshop on Early Childhood Outcomes, Edwardsville, IL and Chicago, IL. Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International; Robin Rooney, ECO at FPG/UNC; and Christina Kasprzak, ECO at FPG/UNC. This two-day training provided a review of child outcomes measurement and data collection using the COSF. The training also introduced strategies for assuring the quality of COSF data and ways to analyze and use outcome data for program improvement.	Meeting agenda, presentations and materials
August 27-28, 2008	Measuring Child and Family Outcomes Conference, Baltimore, MD. NECTAC and the ECO Center hosted a two day conference to support the Part C and Part B, Section 619 staff in their work collecting, reporting, and using outcome data.	View the meeting agenda with links to presentations and materials
	Results not Demonstrated (Plenary). Presented by Christina Kasprzak and Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG/UNC	Results Not Demonstrated Plenary
	Identifying and Promoting Family Outcomes at the Local Level. Presented by Don Bailey and Melissa Raspa, RTI International	Identifying and Promoting Family Outcomes at the Local Level
	Orientation to Child and Family Outcomes for new Part C or Section 619 Personnel. Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI and Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG/UNC	Orientation to Child and Family Outcomes for New Part C or Section 619 Personnel
	Accountability and Early Childhood: In Search of the Next Frontier. Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI	Accountability and Early Childhood: In Search of the Next Frontier
	Do my Data Count? Questions and Methods for Monitoring and improving our Accountability Systems. Presented by: Sara Gould and Charles Greenwood, ECO at University of Kansas; Margy Hornback , KS Birth-5; Dale Walker, ECO at University of Kansas; Marybeth Wells, ID 619; Tina Yang, ECO at University of Kansas	Do My Data Count? Questions and Methods for Monitoring and Improving our Accountability Systems
August 21, 2008	ECO/OSEP Conference Call on Target Setting In the Annual Performance Report (APR) to be submitted February 2010, states must set targets for child progress. Summary statements to guide target setting are still in the approval process. This information on target setting is current as of January 21, 2009.	Target Setting [618k .ppt] Summary of Target Setting [147k .doc] Timeline for Reporting Early Childhood Outcomes [38k .doc] Proposed Summary Statement [34k .doc]
June 5, 2008	Conference Call: Trends in the Child Outcomes Data This call was hosted by ECO and NECTAC to share observations regarding trends in the child outcomes data. The call addressed these questions: what patterns were in the state-reported progress data (Indicators C3 and B7)? What were some signs of possible data concerns? What can states look for to see how their data compares to national trends?	Trends in the Child Outcomes Data [95K PDF]
June, 2008	Parts B and C Data Meeting, Washington, DC. Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International and Lynne Kahn, ECO at at FPG/UNC. Presentations describe what the ECO Center has learned from the state APRs/SPPs submitted in 2007, and issues to consider in coming year(s). Also presents issues of quality data as related to the COSF, and illustrates what is happening around the country promoting high quality data.	Child Outcomes Data: Getting to Where We Need to Be Part 1 Child Outcomes Data: Getting to Where We Need to Be Part 2 Child Outcomes Summary Form: Working for Quality Data
February 21-23, 2008	Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA Presented by: Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International; Bill Brown, University of South Carolina; Beth Rous, University of Kentucky; Donna Spiker, ECO at SRI International; Steve Bagnato, UCLID Center at the University of Pittsburgh; Lynne Kahn, ECO at at FPG/UNC; and Sangeeta Mallik, ECO at SRI International. Presentations describe the current Federal outcomes reporting requirements, the 3 OSEP functional child outcomes and how and why we arrived at them, and describe assessment dilemmas. Additionally, presenters lead a discussion of how states are responding to the new requirements, and presented examples of how researchers are working with state agencies. Additional materials from the meeting are also provided.	The How and Why of Functional Child Outcomes: Part C and Part B Preschool Programs State Part C and Preschool Special Education Agencies in Collecting Data on Child Outcomes What do the Data Mean? Quality Assurance Exercise Worksheet Interpreting Data Worksheet Poster: State Approaches to Collecting Outcomes Data for Young Children with Disabilities Poster: Validating the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) for Use in Accountability Systems
January 10-11, 2008	2008 ECO Advisory Board Meeting, Washington, DC The ECO Center hosted a meeting of the ECO Advisory Board. The information presented included updates of the major developments and activities related to the collection of child and family outcome data since the ECO Center was founded, the current state of federal requirements, insights on how the effort to build a national data collection system for child and family outcomes is progressing in states, a discussion of areas of needs, and the ECO Center's plan for the future.	Meeting agenda with links to presentations

2007

Date	Event Information	Links to Materials
December 1-5, 2007	OSEP National Early Childhood Conference Washington, DC The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) hosted the National Early Childhood Conference December 3rd-5th. A pre-conference workshop hosted by the ECO Center was offered on Saturday, December 1. Additional pre-conference workshops included State ICC Chairs, Members and Staff; Part C Coordinators; Section 619 Coordinators; and Orientation for first-time conference attendees (all on 12/2).	Meeting agenda with links to presentations and materials
December 1, 2007	Child Outcomes Data Pre-Meeting Workshop, OSEP National Early Childhood Conference Washington, DC. Presented by Kathy Hebbeler and Donna Spiker, ECO at SRI International The objective of these presentations and handouts was to help participants gain an understanding of how to examine the validity of state outcome data, how to interpret and use outcome data, and how to talk about early and future data with the media.	Data Analysis as a Tool to Promote Data Quality Communicating to the Public about Child Outcomes Data Handout 1- How to discuss your early child outcomes data Handout 2- Earliest Possible Date When Your State's Outcomes Data Can Be Representative of the Entire Range of Children Served Handout 3 - Explaining State Child Outcomes Data to the Public
November 7-10, 2007	Evaluation 2007: Evaluation and Learning American Evaluation Association (AEA) Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD. Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International; Christina Kasprzak and Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG/UNC Presentation provides the history behind the child and family outcome requirements, illustrates state trends in approaches to measuring child and family outcomes for OSEP reporting, and presents how child and family outcome data can be used for program improvement at the state, regional, and child level. Benefits, challenges, and next steps are discussed.	Evaluating Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities: Issues at the National, State, and Local Levels Activities and Issues at the State Level Value at the Grassroots Level: Implications of Child Outcomes Data for Teachers, Providers and Local Administrators
October 25-28, 2007	The 23rd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs & Their Families; Division of Early Childhood Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada Presented by: Kathy Hebbeler and Lauren Barton, ECO at SRI International; Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG/UNC; Charles Greenwood and Dale Walker, ECO at The University of Kansas. Presentation provides an overview of the OSEP child and family outcomes requirements, illustrates how the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) can be used to address the child outcomes requirements, and answers questions regarding validity and reliability. Also presents data on the work being conducted by states regarding child and family outcomes measurement.	National Data on Child and Family Outcomes: Why? How? What Next? What is the Child Outcomes Summary Form? Top 10 Questions: Validity of a State Accountability System Using the COSF State Updates from the ECO Review of the Child and Family Outcome Indicators
August 26 -28, 2007	Measuring Child and Family Outcomes: National Early Childhood Outcomes Center Conference Baltimore, MD NECTAC and the ECO Center hosted this annual conference to support the Part C and Part B, Section 619 staff in their work collecting, reporting, and using outcome data. Following the conference, OSEP held the 619 Coordinators Meeting (August 28), and the Part C Coordinators Meeting (August 28-30).	Meeting agenda with links to presentations and materials
August 21, 2007	Conference Call: What about "Speech Only" Children? This call, sponsored by ECO, focused on issues related to measuring child outcomes for children who participate in Part C or Section 619 because of speech delays	Listen to the recording of the call: ECO "Speech Only" Conference Call [16,686K MP3] Presentations: Issues and Strategies for Measuring Outcomes for Children with "Speech-Only" Eligibility [140K PPT] Activities to Address Issues Related to SLPs Implementation of the California Desired Results Assessment System [215K PPT] Handouts: Highlights of Activities to Support SLPs to Implement California's Desired Results Assessment System [34K PDF] A Guide to Selected Resources On the Desired Results Access Project Web Site [29K PDF]
July, 2007	Using Data to Track and Promote Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities. SAMI-CCPRC Institute on the Intersection of Research, Policy, and Practice. Washington, DC Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International This presentation provides an overview of the function of the Early Childhood Outcome Center, outlines the three child outcomes required by OSEP, and presents the federal reporting requirements for young children with disabilities. Additionally, trends in approaches to measuring child outcomes for Part C and Part B (619) programs are discussed.	Presentation [301K PPT]
July 2007	Early Childhood Outcomes: Implications for Personnel Preparation and Professional Development. OSEP Project Directors' Conference. Washington DC Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International; Robin Rooney, ECO at FPG/UNC; Beth Tolley, Infant and Toddler Connection of Virginia; and Mary McLean, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. This presentation consists of three parts. 1. The ECO Center provides an overview of OSEP's early childhood outcomes work, and state and higher education perspectives on training needs. 2. Beth Tolley of the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia describes their outcomes training system, and discusses lessons learned during the process of implementing the new system. 3. Mary McLean of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee discusses how to integrate the OSEP Outcomes Content and Competencies into Higher Education Curriculum.	Presentation [626K PPT]
April 9, 2007	Conference Call: Measuring Child Outcomes: Trends, Challenges, and Observations Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International This call discussed issues related to collecting, reporting, and making use of child outcomes data.	Measuring Child Outcomes: Trends, Challenges, and Observations [1,463K PPT]
March, 2007	Results Matter State Conference Kearney, NE Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International The following power points and worksheet presented at the Results Matter State conference provide information on how to transform assessment information into child outcome data that can be used for federal reporting and program improvement.	NE Outcomes Workshop Presentation [511K PDF] NE Outcomes Workshop Exercises [125K PDF] What do the Numbers Mean? Making Sense out of Outcomes Data [188K PDF]
March, 2007	Creating Connections: Strengthening Partnerships between Families and Providers Virginia Early Intervention Conference Roanoke, VA Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International. This presentation reviews the history and rationale related to the selection of child indicators, describes what has been learned about implementing measurement systems, and discusses why child indicators are important for improving services to children and families.	Presentation [877K PDF]
February, 2007	Issues in Using Assessments in Accountability Systems for Young Children with Disabilities. OPEP Think Tank on Assessment Washington, DC Presented by Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International At this OSEP-sponsored event, the ECO Center provided an overview of the changes in the federal reporting requirements for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities, and discussed ways in which assessments can be used to provide meaningful, valid, and reliable information about children for federal reporting.	Presentation

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