1. An Overview of “Relationship of Quality Practices to Child and Family Outcome Measurement Results” Kathi Gillaspy, NECTAC Anne Lucas, NECTAC/WRRC 1 2012 National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

2. Background OSEP focus on results National trend on implementing quality practices to improve results 2

3. Purpose of Tool To assist Part C (state and/or local programs) in identifying ways to improve results for children and families through implementation of quality practices 3

4. Input on the Tool Jointly developed by NECTAC, ECO, and RRCP State and TA provider input  WRRC 2010 APR Clinic  ECO TA Cadre  Broader group of NECTAC and RRCP staff 4

5. Linking Practices to Outcomes Includes key quality practices that have direct impact on child and/or family outcomes All practices impact all child and family outcomes but:  - most direct impact - lesser, yet still direct, impact 5

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7. How It Can Be Used Analyzing local program child and family outcome data for improving practices Analyzing statewide child and family outcome data for state improvement related to practices Orienting programs/providers to key practices that support child and family outcomes Conducting self-assessment of state or local performance on practices Determining the impact of key quality practices on each of the child and family outcome indicators 7

8. Appendices and Resources Appendices provide instructions for each potential use of the tool Excel spreadsheet available 8

9. Kathi Gillaspy, NECTAC Kathi.Gillaspy@unc.edu Anne Lucas, NECTAC/WRRC Anne.Lucas@unc.edu 9 Contact Information