States use varied approaches and multiple assessment tools to measure child outcomes. Maps illustrating State Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part C APR Indicator 3 FFY 2024 (2024–2025) have been updated with new data.
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State Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part B APR Indicator 7 (Section 619/Preschool) FFY 2024 (2024–2025)
States use varied approaches and multiple assessment tools to measure child outcomes. Maps illustrating State Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part B APR Indicator 7 (Section 619/Preschool) FFY 2024 (2024–2025) have been updated with new data.
Analysis Steps Used to Generate National Estimates for Progress Categories, Summary Statements, and Results 2024–2025 (FFY 2024)
National estimates were determined by weighting and combining data from states that met criteria for high-quality data. Weighting allows states that serve larger numbers of children to exert more influence on the national estimates.
IDEA Child Outcomes Data Highlights for 2024–2025 (FFY 2024)
This provides an analysis of the FFY 2024 IDEA Child Outcomes highlights. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds programs providing services designed to assist children with a range of delays and disabilities in achieving individualized developmental and functional goals. There are two types of programs. Part C Early Intervention is for children ages birth–2, and Part B Preschool is for children ages 3–5.
Part C DMS 2.0 Quarterly Calls
October 21, 2026 from 11 am-12:30 pm PT / 2-3:30 pm ET. Information on DMS updates and presentations by state colleagues who are currently engaged in the DMS process.
SPP/APR Prep Made Easier: Resources for FFY 2025
November 6, 2026 at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT. Presenters will explore available resources and highlight key tools that can support states throughout the SPP/APR preparation and submission process.
Part C SPP/APR Indicator C12 Office Hour Series
Nov 12 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT. Are you interested in learning more about the requirements for reporting C12? Join our office hours to learn and share!
Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Rating Fidelity Tool
The Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Rating Fidelity Tool provides state, regional, or local staff a systematic way to review COS forms and evidence about the child’s functioning to assess the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of the COS ratings.
Strengthening Accountability and General Supervision Systems
This article highlights how TA centered on DMS 2.0 has led to meaningful system improvements, using Indiana and Montana as examples.
Collecting and Tracking Maintenance of Effort Data
This technical assistance document is to assist LAs in establishing a process for collecting and tracking the budgeting and expenditures of State and local funds each year to determine if MOE is met.