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Child and Family OutcomesChapter 2: Evaluator
Entry Information
Introduction
Under new mandates NYSDOH is required to report to the Federal Government on progress made by children in the Early Intervention Program related to three specific outcome areas
Outcome Area 1
Outcome Area 2
Outcome Area 3
Introduction
Child outcomes information is collected on children in the sample who are found eligible for the early intervention program
To track progress the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) was developed
The COSF is completed for children who receive an IFSP
Introduction
Evaluators are responsible for participating in the discussion during the IFSP meeting to complete the COSF
To participate in the conversation you will need to provide information about:
The results of your evaluations
The child’s current level of functioning
Evaluator’s Role in Completing the COSF
Inform parents about the new Federal requirement to report child outcome information
Information will be gathered in three broad outcome areas before the child begins to receive EI services
If the child is found eligible (based on state eligibility criteria) the information will be discussed at the IFSP meeting and will be used to determine the child’s CURRENT level of functioning in the three outcome areas
The child’s progress will be measured again when the child exits the EI program
Evaluator’s Role in Completing the COSF
Collect information related to the child outcomes and developmental milestones during the evaluation process
Select assessment(s) and evaluation procedures to be used to assess child’s functioning in the three outcome areas
Evaluator’s Role in Completing the COSF
Complete the Developmental Milestones Checklist - Evaluator Edition or Evaluation Summary - Federal Child Functional Outcome areas
Submit one of the forms to the municipality as an addendum to the child’s multidisciplinary evaluation
Bring the completed form(s) to the meeting to reference during the discussion
If the child is not found eligible for EIP it is not necessary to submit one of these forms
Evaluator’s Role in Completing the COSF
Evaluators are responsible for participating in the discussion during the IFSP meeting to complete the COSF
To participate in the conversation you will need to provide information about:
The results of your evaluations
The child’s current level of functioning
If you are unable to attend the meeting, arrangements can be made for your involvement in the meeting
Need More Help?
Visit http://icd.binghamton.edu and click on the early intervention logo
Email a specific question to: [email protected]
Call with questions: 1-888-4EIPDOH
Staff member available Mon-Fri 10 am to 1 pm