This 2018 document provides answers to commonly asked questions about age anchoring as it applies to the COS process. It is designed as a reference for practitioners, as well as supervisors, coaches, and professional development staffs. It offers guidance on how to accurately age anchor a child’s functional skills and explanations of how that guidance applies to COS teams. Using the guidance will help practitioners age anchor for the COS in a time-efficient manner while also gathering the rich information needed to complete a high-quality process.

Published by: ECTA Center and DaSy Center

Age Anchoring Guidance for Determining Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Ratings