Agenda
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Welcome and Opening Comments
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
9 : 00 AM - 9 : 30 AM
Welcome and Overview to the Conference
Lynne Kahn, NECTAC and ECO at FPG/UNC
Plenary
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
9 : 30 AM - 10 : 30 AM
Results Not Demonstrated
Lynne Kahn, NECTAC and ECO at FPG/UNC
Christina Kasprzak, NECTAC and ECO at FPG/UNC
Judy Swett, PACER Center
Jennifer Tschantz, OSEP
Tschantz Presentation 
(PPT: 659kb)
NECTAC/ECO Presentation (PPT: 1564kb)
Swett Presentation (PPT: 1406kb)
Concurrent Sessions
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
11 : 00 AM - 12 : 30 PM
Aiming High: Three Integrated Components of Quality Assessment Systems
Cornelia Bruckner, CA 619
Larry Edelman, University of Colorado-Denver
Barb Jackson, Munroe-Meyer Institute, NE
Jan Thelen, NE 619
Nan Vendegna, CO Birth-5
Three states will share key system components that support quality assessment practices and valid and reliable child assessment data. California will describe data analysis methods used to check the validity of assessment data reported by LEAs, Nebraska will describe fidelity procedures used to ensure inter- and intra-rater reliability in scoring observational assessments, and Colorado will describe professional development activities used to support quality assessment skills and practices. Following the presentations, time will be devoted to questions and discussion.
Colorado, California, and Nebraska Presentation (PDF: 263kb)
California DRDP Important Points 
(DOC: 55kb)
California DRDP Information (PDF: 53kb)
Fitting a Circle into a Square Space: Finding Alignment Between Assessment Measures, State Guidelines, and Outcomes
Jim Lesko, DE 619
A combination presentation-working-discussion session focused on aligning state early learning guidelines and assessment measures with OSEP outcomes. Bringing these elements into alignment strengthens intervention/assessment practices and can support efforts to better manage the overall process. Participants will explore how one state brought these three elements into alignment. Participants will work through a hands-on activity to understand the alignment process and come away with a useable framework.
Delaware Presentation (PPT: 2135kb)
Identifying and Promoting Family Outcomes at the Local Level
Don Bailey, ECO at RTI International
Batya Elbaum, University of Miami
Chelsea Guillen, IL Part C
Robin Nelson, TX Part C
Donna Noyes, NY Part C
Melissa Raspa, RTI International
Meryl Zaglin, Suffolk County Dept of Health, NY
In this session, presenters representing three states (Illinois, Texas, and New York) will share different ways in which constructs and instruments developed to meet the OSEP reporting requirements on family outcomes can be used for program improvement at the local level. Following the presentations, time will be devoted to questions and discussions
ECO Presentation (PPT: 562kb)
New York Presentation (PDF: 3154kb)
Illinois Presentation (PPT: 114kb)
Integrating Child Outcomes Measurement with IFSP Processes
Sandi Harrington, Norfolk Infant Development Program, VA
Naomi Younggren, Department of the Army, EDIS
Hear how two programs are integrating IFSP and Child Outcome Summary Form (COSF) measurement processes. Presenters will share changes their early intervention programs have made in assessment and IFSP development practices to align them with outcomes measurement. Strategies include organizing present levels of development by outcome area, using Routines-Based Interview data, and determining current level of functioning with families. Presenters also will discuss factors that influenced change, pros and cons, and how the IFSP and outcomes measurement can ultimately complement one another.
Virginia and EDIS Presentation (PDF: 521kb)
EDIS PLOD Prompts Handout (DOC: 68kb)
EDIS PLOD Example (DOC: 41kb)
Virginia Case Example (DOC: 28kb)
Suggested Language for Talking with Parents (DOC: 38kb)
Orientation to Child and Family Outcomes for New Part C or Section 619 Personnel
Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI
Lynne Kahn, NECTAC and ECO at FPG/UNC
This session is planned for persons who have recently joined outcomes efforts who may need the basics in order to make the most of conference participation. The session will include an overview to the SPP/APR outcomes indicators and measurement options
Orientation to Child and Family Outcomes (PPT: 1471kb)
Using a Statewide Evaluation Tool for Child Outcomes and Program Improvement
Susan Evans, NJ Part C
Terry Harrison, NJ Part C
The presenters will describe New Jersey's implementation of one statewide evaluation tool to answer Indicator 3 (Child Outcomes). The session will provide information and time for discussion regarding the achievements and challenges that have emerged with the collection and reporting of child outcome data.
New Jersey Presentation (PPT: 640kb)
Plenary
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
2 : 00 PM - 3 : 00 PM
Building Quality Child Assessment Systems for IDEA Infant/Toddler and Preschool Programs: Where We've Been Lately and Where We Might Be Going Next
Mary McLean, University of WI- Milwaukee
McLean Presentation (PPT: 2718kb)
McLean References (DOC: 70kb)
Concurrent Sessions
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
3 : 30 PM - 5 : 00 PM
Getting Better All The Time: Assuring the Quality of COSF Data
Jane Atuk, AK Part C
Lisa Backer, MN Birth-5
Andy Gomm, NM Part C
In this session, three states will share the strategies they are implementing to assure the quality of the child outcomes data they have been collecting using the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF), including a review of forms by state staff, a process for reviewing aggregate data by local programs/LEAs, a suggested process for locals to review their own forms, and a survey of providers. A facilitated discussion will provide plenty of opportunity for exploring the details of implementing quality assurance strategies and sharing among participants.
New Mexico, Alaska, and Minnesota Presentation (PPT: 952kb)
Alaska Provider Survey 
(XLS: 36kb)
Minnesota Quality Review Form (DOC: 116kb)
New Mexico Quality Assurance Tool (DOC: 215kb)
Great Expectations: Practice and Policy for Developing a Quality Outcomes Assessment System--A Tale of Two States
Meredith Cathcart, CA 619
Ruth Chvojicek, WI Birth-5
Larry Edelman, University of Colorado-Denver
Anne Kuschner, CA 619
Mary McLean, University of WI- Milwaukee
Mary Peters, WI 619
Patricia Salcedo, CA 619
Lori Witteman, WI Part C
In this session, presenters representing two states (Wisconsin and California) will share an overview of their outcomes assessment systems. Key policies and practices from these states that support the development of quality assessment systems will be shared with the audience (e.g. developing a collaborative system with families and service providers, developing a quality assessment system that incorporates authentic, ongoing assessment, etc). Time will be devoted to questions and discussion.
Wisconsin Presentation (PPT: 1682kb)
California Presentation (PPT: 3296kb)
California DRDP Crosswalk (PDF: 33kb)
California DRDP Adaptations (PDF: 169kb)
California Desired Results Key Activities (PDF: 184kb)
California Desired Results Web Resources (PDF: 197kb)
CA SEDRS Developmental Status Report (PDF: 678kb)
CA SEDRS Developmental Progress Report (PDF: 557kb)
Monitoring Child Outcomes: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!
Christine DeMers, WY Part C
Anne Lucas, NECTAC and WRRC at FPG/UNC
Carol Maliszewski, WY 619
Connie Nink, UT 619
Incorporating child outcomes into the states' General Supervision System is an important activity for states to ensure both the completion and quality of child outcomes ratings. Two states will share the steps they have taken to integrate child outcomes into their monitoring activities and identify additional future activities. Time for discussion about challenges and successful strategies that participants have used is planned.
NECTAC Overview Presentation (PPT: 3719kb)
Utah Presentation (PPT: 1684kb)
Wyoming Presentation (PPT: 1509kb)
Moving Forward with Professional Development in Early Childhood Outcomes
Norman Allard, NC 619
Ted Burke, IL Part C
Trish Mengel, NC 619
Pam Reising-Rechner, IL 619
Nancy Skorheim, ND 619
Take home some new training ideas! Hear about new products and processes from three states using the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) process. Presenters from North Carolina will share a written child example used in training for differentiating among the three outcomes and matching skills and behaviors with age expectations. Participants will learn about North Dakota’s guidance document for measuring child outcomes, as well as the training that accompanies the document. Presenters from Illinois will share videos that demonstrate IFSP and Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) processes. All products will be made available to session participants.
Illinois Presentation (PPT: 1209kb)
North Dakota Presentation (PPT: 6767kb)
North Dakota Outcomes Process Guide
Child Example Activity: Training Agenda (DOC: 42kb)
Child Example Activity: Assessment Data (DOC: 103kb)
Child Example Activity: Worksheets (DOC: 83kb)
Promoting Early Childhood Outcomes Through A Systems Focus on Quality
Valerie Andrews James, AZ 619
Dee Gethmann, IA Birth-5
Mark Nagasawa, AZ 619
Two states will share their respective efforts to support program quality in order to enhance early childhood outcomes. The presentations are intended to stimulate group dialogue about strategies states are using and collaborative problem-solving around questions of where early childhood outcomes efforts sit in relation to other EC initiatives, what constitutes program quality, and what is being done to evaluate quality in relation to child outcomes.
Arizona and Iowa Presentation (PPT: 1332kb)
ECO and Iowa's Early Learning Standards (DOC: 183kb)
High Quality Preschools (PDF: 25kb)
Resources for Increasing Child Development Knowledge
Mary Beth Bruder, ECO at University of Connecticut
Christine Giddings, University of Connecticut
Melinda Raab, Orlena Hawks Puckett Institute
Beth Tolley, VA Part C
Presenters will discuss the need for and availability of supports and resources in child development to help service providers identify children's developmental status in relation to their same age peers. Beth Tolley will demonstrate the use of an on-line resource for determining the status of infant and toddler development In relation to the three child outcomes. Mary Beth Bruder, Christine Giddings, and Melinda Raab will discuss the use of an on-line training course for early interventionists, including child development modules related to outcomes measurement.
Virginia Presentation (PPT: 351kb)
Link to Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia
University of Connecticut Online Course (PDF: 243kb)
Early Bird Sessions
Thursday, August 28, 2008
7 : 30 AM - 8 : 15 AM
Cultural Diversity and the COSF
Betsy Ayankoya, NECTAC
Christina Kasprzak, NECTAC and ECO at FPG/UNC
Sangeeta Mallik, ECO at SRI
Robin Rooney, NECTAC and ECO at FPG/UNC
This will be an opportunity for discussion of the various issues and challenges that states are facing with regard to age expectations when teams complete the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) for children from diverse cultural and/or linguistic backgrounds. Come share your questions and ideas.
Issues Related to Sampling for Child Outcomes
Jean Dauphinee, DAC
Joy Markowitz, DAC
This will be an opportunity for discussion of the various issues and challenges that states are facing with sampling for child outcomes (C3 and B7). Come share your questions and ideas.
Plenary
Thursday, August 28, 2008
8 : 30 AM - 10 : 30 PM
Target Setting for Child Outcomes Indicators
Ruth Ryder, OSEP
Target Setting Presentation (PPT: 492kb)
Materials about Target Setting
Accountability and Early Childhood: In Search of the Next Frontier
Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI
Hebbeler Presentation (PPT: 13976kb)
Concurrent Sessions
Thursday, August 28, 2008
11 : 00 AM - 12 : 30 PM
All Aboard! Child Outcomes Measurement Across Early Childhood Systems
Sally Reed Crawford, IN Birth-5
Colleen Head, CO Part C
Dawn McGrath, IN Birth-5
Ann Ruhmkorff, IN Birth-5
In this session, presenters from Indiana and Colorado will describe the key elements of their cross-system child outcomes measurement work. They will outline steps they took to create an integrated system involving Part C, 619, pre-K, Head Start, and child care. Strategies include the development of a comprehensive advisory group and the identification of shared beliefs, goals, and needs. Presenters will then facilitate a discussion with session participants around barriers and bridges to a comprehensive EC outcomes measurement system.
Colorado Presentation (PPT: 581kb)
Indiana Presentation (PPT: 157kb)
Are Your C4 Data Reflective of the Families You Serve?
Sue Campbell, DE Part C
Jean Dauphinee, DAC
Rosanne Griff-Cabelli, DE Part C
Joy Markowitz, DAC
Alice Ridgway, CT Part C
Wendy Whipple, NV Part C
Whether collecting data via sampling or census, reporting results from a representative group of families can be challenging. This session will provide an overview of issues related to response rates and non-response bias. State presenters will describe how they collect and analyze C4 data including how their response groups represent their population of Part C families. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions, discuss challenges and strategies with state colleagues, as well as identify areas where more guidance is needed.
DAC Presentation (PPT: 167kb)
Delaware Presentation (PPT: 425kb)
Delaware Handout (DOC: 61kb)
Connecticut Presentation (PPT: 893kb)
Connecticut Handout (DOC: 75kb)
Nevada Presentation (PPT: 88kb)
Child Outcomes Measurement: Practices at the Local Level
Linda Borghols, AK Part C
Keri Bowers, Charleston County School District, SC
Norma Donaldson-Jenkins, SC 619
Amanda Faulkner, Frontier Community Services, AK
In this session, local providers for Part C-Alaska and 619-South Carolina describe the challenges they face implementing the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) process, as well as the benefits they perceive for children, families, and systems. They will also share implementation strategies, such as developing training resources, how to talk with families about the outcomes, and opportunities for collaboration across Part C and Part B.
Alaska and South Carolina Presentation (PPT: 1887kb)
South Carolina Local Practices (DOC: 33kb)
Alaska Local Practices (DOC: 48kb)
Do My Data Count? Questions and Methods for Monitoring and Improving our Accountability Systems
Sara Gould, ECO at University of Kansas
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
The purpose of this session will be to explore the range of questions that can be asked to assist states in establishing the validity of their child outcomes accountability system. Presenters will discuss ways to gather, interpret and use evidence to improve accountability. Examples from two states will be shared.
Kansas and Idaho Presentation (PPT: 1608kb)
It's Essential, Not Just Icing on the Cake: Family Participation in State Outcomes Measurement Systems
Diana Colgrove, ICC Parent, MT Part C
Julie Lagos, ICC Parent, MI Part C
Michelle Lewis, Parent/PTI/ICC, NH Part C
Carolyn Stiles, NH Part C
Erica Swanson, MT Part C
Vanessa Winborne, MI Part C
This session will highlight the parent-professional partnerships in three states and how those relationships have led to more successful child and family outcome measurement systems. Participants will hear from the family perspective about how families have been and can be involved in state outcomes measurement systems. Following the presentations, time will be devoted to discussing family involvement as a way to improve the overall OMS, increase family survey response rates, interpret SPP/APR data, plan SPP/APR improvement strategies, and ultimately improve outcomes for children and families.
New Hampshire Presentation (PPT: 271kb)
New Hampshire Brochure
Michigan Presentation (PPT: 400kb)
Montana Presentation (PPT: 571kb)
Outcomes Data: Sharing What Matters
Mary Anketell, PA Birth-5
Ann E. Bailey, NCRRC
Jen S. Huisken LaPointe, NCRRC
Mary Hunt, MN Birth-5
This session will highlight recommended practices for sharing outcomes information, including data, with a variety of stakeholders. Two states, Minnesota and Pennsylvania, will share specific examples of their outcomes reporting process, including web-based strategies.
Developing a Plan for Reporting Data (PPT: 631kb)
Pennsylvania Presentation (PPT: 612kb)
Pulling It All Together
Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI
As a follow-up to her plenary on accountability and early childhood, Kathy Hebbeler will lead participants in a discussion on the strategies and issues related to “pulling it all together.” The discussion will focus on improving outcomes across the board, including fitting in with broader accountability systems and issues such as the application of early learning guidelines to children with disabilities.
Closing Plenary
Thursday, August 28, 2008
2 : 00 PM - 3 : 00 PM
A Logic Model for Child and Family Outcomes: A Family Perspective
Glenn Gabbard, University of MA, Boston
Gabbard Presentation (PPT: 1877kb)