ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Nancy Skorheim – ND Department of Public Instruction, Office of Special Education

1. ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Nancy Skorheim – ND Department of Public Instruction, Office of Special Education

2. NECTAC Support

3. February - May 2006 • Development of ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process • Phone calls and in-person trainings May 2006 - July 2007 • Implement Pilot Project May 2007 - July 2008 • Training Phase I Group • Continue Pilot Process with Pilot and Phase I Units • Develop Guide/Training Plan Winter and Spring 2008 • Statewide Trainings July 1, 2008 • Statewide implementation of the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process

4. Purposes of ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Pilot Project • To determine the effectiveness of predetermined Anchor Tools used to measure the OSEP early childhood outcomes requirements and state determined criteria • To develop a Child Outcomes Summary Form to meet the needs of ND • To determine a process to implement the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process within the current ND evaluation and IEP process • To determine the appropriate method to collect child outcomeinformation at the district level and report to the state level • To determine the process and needed resources to implement statewide use of the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process, e.g. technical assistance, training, funding, and data collection

5. ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Guide ND Early Childhood Outcome Process Guide can be found at: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/speced/early/outcomes_process_guide.pdf

6. Guide Development Process • Determined the need to develop a training document that would provide a general understanding of the major components of the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Committee developed a basic outline to meet state needs • Reviewed pilot process and forms • Reviewed other state documents • ECO website • Draft developed and reviewed Dr. Mary McLean, NECTAC staff, NDDPI staff and early childhood staff involved in the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Pilot Process 4. Final Guide placed on NDDPI website prior to first Interactive Video Network, IVN, Training

7. ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Guide Section 1 - Introduction Section 2 - Early Childhood Outcomes, Federal Requirements Section 3 - ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Section 4 - Anchor Tools Section 5 - Early Childhood Outcomes Section 6 - ND Child Outcomes Summary Form Section 7 - Family Involvement Section 8 - Children with Articulation/Phonological Impairments Appendices ND Early Childhood Outcomes Project Brochure ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Anchor Tool List ND Child Outcomes Summary Form Questions and Answers – ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Foundational Skills by Dr. Keith Gustafson http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/speced/early/outcomes_process_guide.pdf

8. Early Childhood Outcomes Center - COSF Resources • The Decision Tree is located at: http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~eco/pdfs/Decision_Tree_5-1-07.pdf • Child Outcome Summary Form (COSF) Discussion Prompts at: http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~eco/pdfs/COSF_discussion_prompts_4-4-07.pdf • Age-Expected and Immediate Foundational Skills and the Child Outcome Summary Form (COSF) 7-Point Rating Scale at: http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~eco/pdfs/Immediate_foundational_skills.pdf • What if We Can’t Reach Consensus? at: http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~eco/pdfs/Consensus.pdf

9. Section 1 Introduction • What is the framework of the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Guide? • Who are the intended readers of the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Guide? • What are the purposes of the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Guide? • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Committee

10. Section 2 Early Childhood Outcomes – Federal Requirements • Why do we measure child outcomes? • How were the child outcomes developed? • How will the data from the child outcomes be reported?

11. Section 3 ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process • How was the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process developed? • What is the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process?

12. What are the Steps in the Process? • When a child enters into early childhood special education services, discuss the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process with parents and professionals. • As part of the process to gather information needed to determine the child’s outcome ratings, determine and administer the most appropriate Anchor Tool. • As part of the IEP process, the team should discuss the three child outcomes areas and the COSF rating score that most closely matches to the child’s performance. • Complete the Child Outcomes Summary form. • Submit a copy of the completed form to the designated district or special education unit administrator. • Repeat the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process when the child exits ECSE services, or by age 6.

13. Section 4 Anchor Tools • What are Anchor Tools? • How were the initial Anchor Tools chosen? • What criteria were used to select the approved Anchor Tools? • How did the pilot sites determine the effectiveness of each Anchor Tool? • How are the Anchor Tools classified? • What are some of the variables to consider when selecting an Anchor Tool? • How is an Anchor Tools approved for statewide use?

14. ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Approved Anchor Tool and Screening Tool List May 2008 Approved Anchor Tools *Battelle Developmental Inventory - Second Edition *Developmental Assessment of Young Children (DAYC) *Brigance Inventory of Early Development - II *Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children (AEPS) – Second Edition *Carolina Curriculum for Preschoolers with Special Needs Psychoeducational Profile – Third Edition *Hawaii Early Learning Profile for Preschoolers (HELP) *Crosswalks can be found at http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~eco/crosswalks.cfm Approved Screening Tools For Children with Articulation/Phonological Impairments Battelle Developmental Inventory – Second Edition Screening Test Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning - DIAL-3 Brigance Inventory of Early Development – Screen II

15. Section 5 Early Childhood Outcomes • What are the three child outcomes? • What are functional outcomes? • How do I learn to think functionally?

16. Section 6 ND Child Outcomes Summary Form • Benefits of using the ND Child Outcomes Summary Form • What is the 7-point scale used within the ND COSF? • What are immediate foundational skills? • How does the team complete the ND ECO Child Outcomes Summary Form? • What types of Sources of Information should the team consider? • What is included in the Supporting Evidence section of the ND COSF? • When does the team complete the entry scores and exit ratings? • When does the team complete the ND COSF section relating to Progress? • Where should the COSF be filed? • What resources are available to assist in the team determining the child’s rating scale?

17. Section 7 Family Involvement The Team Process

18. ND ECO Brochure

20. Section 8 Children with Articulation/Phonological Impairments • What are the steps of the adapted ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process? • How were the approved Screening Tools chosen? • How is a Screening Tool approved for statewide use?

21. Appendices • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Project Brochure • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Anchor Tools and Screening Tools • ND Child Outcomes Summary Form • Questions and Answers – ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process • Foundational Skills by Dr. Keith Gustafson

22. Questions and AnswersND Early Childhood Outcomes Process • Entry Data • Anchor Tools • Outcome Areas • Child Outcomes Summary Form • Exiting a Child from Early Childhood Special Education Services • Data Reporting • Transfer Children • Parent Involvement • Children with Articulation/Phonological Impairments

23. ND Early Childhood OutcomesProcess Guide Training Trainings that focused on the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Guide were presented through three successive one-hour sessions on the ND Interactive Video Network (IVN). The sessions took place in 10 IVN sites throughout ND. Participants were encouraged to attend all three sessions. Following each IVN training, the NDDPI made available the PowerPoint presentations on the NDDPI website. The PowerPoint presentations were to be used for individuals who were not able to attend the IVN trainings and for future professional development opportunities.

24. NDDPI Website ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Guide • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Training PowerPoint - Part 1 January 10, 2008 • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Training PowerPoint - Part 2 February 7, 2008 • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Training PowerPoint - Part 3 March 6, 2008 • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Summary Form – May 2008 • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Parent Brochure – May 2008 • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process – Questions and Answers Document – May 2008 • ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Anchor Tool List – May 2008 • http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/speced/early/index.shtm

25. IVN Training Topics January IVN Meeting Section 1 - Introduction Section 2 - Early Childhood Outcomes, Federal Requirements Section 3 - ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Section 4 - Anchor Tools February IVN Meeting Section 5 - Early Childhood Outcomes Section 6 - ND Child Outcomes Summary Form March IVN Meeting Section 7 - Family Involvement in the ND ECO Process Section 8 - Children with Articulation/Phonological Impairments Appendix

26. ND Child Outcomes Summary Form Trainings The purposes of the trainings were that participants would: • understand the purposes and how to use the ND COSF, • practice using the COSF to ensure a common understanding of the 7-point rating scale, and • determine next steps for collecting and reporting child outcomes data. Two options were made available for professionals to receive training relating to the implementation of the ND COSF. Option 1 The NDDPI and the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center, NECTAC, providedone-day trainings for professionals who will have the responsibility to complete the COSF as part of a preschool child’s IEP. The face to face training opportunity took place from9:00 – 3:00pm CSTin three locations. Option 2 As an alternative to the one-day trainings, NECTAC staff conducted a similar COSF training using a conference call format. These were conducted in a series of three phone calls with participants using a 1-800 call in number.

27. Welcome to virtual training in the use of the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF). This training was designed for the North Dakota early childhood special education program. The training consists of three virtual meetings via conference call, and interim activities to be completed by individuals and teams. • Participants will understand: • why we must collect outcomes data • the three child outcomes • assessment for the purpose of outcomes measurement • the purpose and design of the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) • the COSF 7-point rating scale • how to use the COSF

28. May Statewide Conference

29. Conference Topics • Presentations and handouts focused on: • Steps of the ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process • Areas of need determined through the previous trainings, e.g. foundational skills, team process • Dr. Mary McLean • Measuring Early Childhood Outcomes • Making the Most of Assessment Information • Assessing the Abilities of Children: Issues of Validity • Pilot teams shared on “How to get Started” and the “Team Process including Parent Involvement” • Pilot Sites Perspectives • District Planning

30. Example Step 1 • When a child enters into early childhood special education services, discuss the ND ECO Process with parents and professionals. Handout ND ECO Parent Brochure Presentation The Team Process

31. North Dakota Early Childhood Outcomes Process Points to Remember and Questions to Ask Team Planning—Environmental Scan Team Action Planning Considering what we have learned, the activities that we have in place now, and the change considerations we identified, what action steps do we need to take? Include in these steps considerations for who needs to be involved and how to get those people involved. Our Vision—Where We Want to Be in One Year