1. Child and Family Outcomes Chapter 1: General Background Information Entry Sample Information

2. Federal Requirement Provide an annual sample of data on children in the Early Intervention Program The data will be used to help improve service provision

3. Who Will Be Included in the Sample? The number of children will vary from county to county Counties will enroll children until they meet their quota for the sample All children who are eligible for the Early Intervention Program will be included in the entry sample

4. What Will Be Measured? The child’s progress in three functional outcomes areas: Positive social emotional skills Acquiring and using knowledge and skills Use of appropriate behavior to meet needs

5. How Will The Information Be Used? The information will NOT affect the child’s eligibility for the Early Intervention Program The information will ONLY be reported in aggregate

6. Need More Help? Visit http://idc.binghmaton.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