This session explored available Child Outcomes Summary (COS) resources that help teams focus on functionality, cover the breadth of the outcomes, develop age-anchoring skills, determine ratings with the decision tree, and engage families in COS conversations. Participants discovered how these resources can improve, refresh, or refine team implementation of the COS process. Professional development providers and technical assistance staff using these resources shared strategies for practical implementation of quality learning activities for busy practitioners.
Category Archives: 2022
Tips and Resources to Prepare for Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) 2.0
Have you wondered what to do to prepare for your state’s engagement in DMS 2.0? Representatives from three Part C Cohort 1 states that have completed the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) interviews and visits and have shared how they prepared for engaging in DMS 2.0, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Using the Behavior Incident Report System to Identify and Address Exclusionary Discipline Practices
The disproportionate use of exclusionary discipline among some groups of preschool children is a national concern. Data from the Behavior Incident Report System (BIRS), designed for programs implementing the Pyramid Model, can help program leadership teams analyze behavioral incidents and identify exclusionary discipline practices.
Navigating IDEA and FERPA To Protect Privacy in Today’s Early Childhood World
This presentation discussed the protection of personally identifiable information and data sharing, relative to requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Data Leadership Competencies for Part C and Part B 619
Data can help Part C and Part B 619 program coordinators, data managers and staff improve outcomes for children and families by strengthening their understanding of the needs of the children and families served and by operating the program more efficiently and effectively.
Looker Studio (Formerly Google Data Studio) Workshop Series
Are you looking for better ways to share your publicly-reported data with stakeholders? Do you wish you had access to an easy-to-use tool to help you create engaging data displays?
Stop the Drop! Part C Enrollment for Children Born LBW and Preterm
Conference: DEC & ISEI Joint Conference 2022 Date: September 28, 2022 Presenter: Patricia Blasco, Evelyn Shaw, and Kathryn Morrison This presentation described background information on children born at low birth […]
Data Detective: Looking for Patterns in Child Outcomes Data to Assess Data Quality (Workshop)
In this workshop, participants engaged in practical exercises to look for expected and unexpected patterns in their own data with the goal of increasing competence with data quality and prioritizing areas for data quality improvement.
Data Detective: Looking for Patterns in Child Outcomes Data to Assess Data Quality (Concurrent Session)
In this session, participants engaged in practical exercises to look for expected and unexpected patterns in their own data with the goal of increasing competence with data quality and prioritizing areas for data quality improvement.
Supporting Telepractice Implementation Through Professional Development
Conference: DEC & ISEI Joint Conference 2022 Date: September 28, 2022 Presenter: Sally Shepherd (DaSy), Katy McCullough (ECTA), Nicole Cossette (CT), Susan Connor (IL) The current health crisis has expanded […]