1 Indicator 7 Child Outcomes: Changes & Updates June 2011 Indicator 7 Child Outcomes: Changes & Updates June 2011

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Changes to the data collection Indicator 7 Child Outcomes application additions Internal system Frequently Asked Questions Resources and contact information Questions Agenda

Percent of preschool children aged 3 through 5 with IEPs who demonstrate improved: A. Positive social-emotional skills (including social relationships); B. Acquisition and use of knowledge and skills (including early language/communication and early literacy); and C. Use of appropriate behaviors to meet their needs. Indicator 7 Child Outcomes

Beginning July 1, 2011 – Indicator 7 is now an annual data collection – No longer associated with the Procedural Compliance Self-Assessment Cycle. All LEAs will report entry status on all children who enter Early Childhood Special Education. – New definition of Entry Date - Changes to Projected IEP Implementation Date (formerly Initial Placement Signature Date). 5 Changes to the Data Collection

6 Indicator 7 Child Outcomes Application Enhancements Indicator 7 Child Outcomes Application Enhancements

Child Information-Race/Ethnicity Child Information-Primary/Secondary Disability Sources of Information includes: – B-3 exit rating – Teaching Strategies Gold Contact information for person submitting record 7 Application Additions

8 Internal System

Set up a “colored folder” system. Identify a staff person who will monitor the Child Outcomes “system” on a monthly basis. Identify a day of the month that child outcomes data is reported. Set up a process for training new staff on the Child Outcomes process and procedures. 9 Internal System

I.Timelines II.Less than 6 months of service III.Transfer children Frequently Asked Questions

Assess Child’s Level of Functioning Projected IEP Implementation Date Enter Data Into Indicator 7 Child Outcomes Application Day Window Before Entry Entry Date Begin Ongoing Assessment Within 60 Days of Entry Date Complete COSF IEP Meeting Entry Status Timeline

Assess Child’s Level of Functioning Projected IEP Implementation Date Enter Data Into Indicator 7 Child Outcomes Application Day Window Before Entry Entry Date Begin Ongoing Assessment Within 60 Days of Entry Date Considering Completing COSF Nearer Entry Date IEP If more than 60 days between IEP and Entry Date What If Window Between IEP & Entry Date is More Than 60 Days?

Districts may choose to use the B-3 Exit Rating as the LEA Entry Rating. The ratings can be found on PPS (Additional Information). Best practice is to develop system of communication between B-3 & LEA regarding exchange of Child Outcomes information. 13 Using Birth to 3 Exit Ratings

Assess Child’s Level of Functioning - Date child turns 6, or - Date child leaves LEA, or - Date child no longer eligible for ECSE services Enter Data Into Indicator 7 Child Outcomes Application Day Window Prior to Exit Exit Date Within30 Days of Exit Date Complete COSF Exit Status Timeline

Points to Remember 6 Months of Service – Exit data must be reported for all children who receive a minimum of 181 days of ECSE service. If child exits ECSE and has not received 6 months (181 days) of ECSE service – you must enter the exit date but not exit ratings into Indicator 7 application on Special Education Web Portal. If child enters ECSE less than 181 days from the child’s 6 th birthday - do NOT begin outcomes rating process. 15 Less Than 6 Months of Service

Transfers In & Out of Your District LEA that completes the child’s Initial IEP includes the child in the Child Outcomes process. If child transfers into your LEA- do not include child in Child Outcomes process unless you do not accept the IEP and complete a new Initial IEP. If child transfers out of your LEA – child is done with Child Outcomes process – enter appropriate exit data into the Indicator 7 Child Outcomes application. 16 Transfer Children

Two Common Questions If a child is provided ECSE services in a neighboring LEA outside of the LEA of residence – which LEA reports the child? – The child’s LEA of residence is responsible for reporting the child’s Outcomes data. If a child attends a LEA through school choice- which LEA reports the child? – The school choice LEA is responsible for reporting the child’s Outcomes data. Out of District Services

Support Available to You Information on Early Childhood Indicator Trainings – – Indicator 7 online training modules Ruth Chvojicek, Statewide Child Outcomes Coordinator: or ext. Support Available to You

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