This document describes the relationship between of child outcomes data to a North Carolina Part B LEA Self-Assessment. The Self-Assessment is designed to help LEAs analyze and use data to make decisions for improving academic and behavioral supports as well as transition in their EC programs. This document outlines how LEAs can look at the […]
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Colorado Entry and Exit Score Profile
This Part B report provides entry and exit rating matrices for 3 outcomes. Published by: Colorado Department of Education, shared with permission. View Colorado Score Profile (PDF)
Colorado B7 Profile Sample
This Part B report provides results, descriptive statistics, and data quality that includes 4 years’ worth of data, with comparisons to state targets and state results, and trend lines for each outcome. The report also includes developmental trajectories by progress category. Published by: Colorado Department of Education, shared with permission. View Colorado B7 Profile Sample […]
Arizona Early Intervention Program Child Outcomes Report
This sample Part C report is in the form of a spreadsheet with information including bar graphs for progress categories, outcome distributions at entry and exit, and summary statements. Instructions are available separately for how to use the spreadsheet. Published by: Arizona Early Intervention Program, shared with permission. View Arizona Sample Child Outcomes Report (Excel)
Arizona Part C COS Report Instructions
This Part C document provides instructions for viewing the sample report spreadsheet and how to use the report, including how to identify missing data. Published by Arizona Early Intervention Program, posted with permission. View Arizona Part C COS Report Instructions (MS Word)
Strengthening SSIP Evaluations with Qualitative Methods
This 2018 report provides a broad overview of what qualitative research methods are, as well as examples and suggestions for collection high-quality qualitative data. Additionally, the report offers examples of two states using qualitative methods for their SSIP evaluation. By Debra Shaver, Megan Cox, Robert A. Ruggiero, and Traci Kutaka View SSIP Evaluations with Qualitative […]
The Perils of Confusing Performance Measurement with Program Evaluation
A group of researchers recently published a paper critiquing the child outcomes performance indicator for Part C and Part B 619. They also presented some of their thoughts in a recent webinar sponsored by the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). The researchers’ critique is based on several faulty assumptions and consequently unfairly discredits […]
Early Childhood Outcomes, 2015-2016
This sample Part B report includes a table comparing sample LEA targets and slippage from previous year, bar charts of summary statements in comparison to state with meaningful differences noted, and developmental trajectories for each outcome in comparison to state data. Published by: North Carolina Early Learning Network, posted with permission. Sample 2015-2016 Part B […]
State Family Outcomes Measurement System (S-FOMS) Framework and Self-Assessment
This framework, originally developed by the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Center, identifies 7 key components of a high-quality family outcomes measurement system at the state level. The following resources were developed for state Part C and Part B 619/Preschool programs to evaluate and improve their family outcomes measurement system. State Family Outcomes Measurement System Framework […]
Analyzing Qualitative Data for Evaluation
This 2009 brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focuses on analyzing qualitative data that your program has collected. It includes an overview of qualitative data; how to plan for qualitative data analysis; how to analyze qualitative data; and the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative data. View CDC Analyzing Qualitative Data Brief […]

