Child and Family Outcomes Chapter 15: Discussion Facilitator

1. Child and Family Outcomes Chapter 15: Discussion Facilitator • Exit Information

2. Introduction • NYSDOH is charged with reporting progress of children receiving early intervention services related to three specific outcomes • In addition to facilitating the discussion at the initial IFSP meeting, the child’s service coordinator or a designee is responsible for facilitating the discussion when the child exits early intervention services in order to complete the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF)

3. Introduction • Child outcomes information is collected on children in the sample who are found eligible for the early intervention program and receive an IFSP • Children in the sample who receive these services for at least six months will have another COSF completed upon their exit from the early intervention program. This form is termed the Exit COSF.

4. Steps in the Process • Provide parents and service providers with information in advance • Brief overview (use provided packets) • Introduce the three child outcomes • Describe information being collected • Explain how often information is collected • Emphasize that information collected does not affect eligibility for services

5. Steps in the Process • Introduce the purpose of the Exit COSF during the transition planning meeting • Summarize child’s current skills related to each outcome • Identify information to be reviewed • Consider age-appropriateness of current skills and child’s typical functioning • Provide group ratings of current skills

6. Steps in the Process • Complete the Exit COSF • Discuss child’s current skills and abilities • Service providers must submit either: • Developmental Milestones - Service Provider Edition • Service Provider Summary - Federal Child Functional Outcome Areas • Parents may complete the Developmental Milestones Checklist - Parent Edition • Rate each outcome area using 7 point scale

7. Steps in the Process • Complete the Exit COSF (continued) • If participants disagree, use the developmental milestones chart to aid the discussion • If agreement cannot be reached, each participant may complete his/her own Exit COSF • Be sure to complete all sections of the Exit COSF

8. Tips for Success • When completing Exit COSF, note type of assessment used • Standardized or norm-referenced tests • Criterion-referenced tests • Consider the three functional outcomes rather than discrete developmental domains

9. Decision Tree

10. After the Meeting • Make a copy of the Exit COSF and file in the child’s record • Turn the Exit COSF into designee • Ensure that forms are handled promptly and properly in order to ensure confidentiality

11. Frequently Asked Questions • Are the parent packet materials available in Spanish? • Yes, they are available in English and Spanish only.

12. Need More Help? • Visit http://icd.binghamton.edu and click on the early intervention logo • Email a specific question to: nyseip@binghamton.edu • Call with questions: 1-888-4EIPDOH • Staff member available Mon-Fri 10 am to 1 pm