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Indicator 7 Child Outcomes:

Changes & UpdatesJune 2011

Indicator 7 Child Outcomes:

Changes & UpdatesJune 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

AgendaAgenda

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 OutcomesIndicator 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).

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Changes to the Data CollectionChanges to the Data Collection

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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

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Application AdditionsApplication Additions

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Internal SystemInternal 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.

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Internal SystemInternal System

I. TimelinesII. Less than 6 months of service

III. Transfer children

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions

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60 Day Window Before Entry Entry Date Begin Ongoing

Assessment

Within 60Days of

Entry Date

Complete COSF

IEP Meeting

Entry Status TimelineEntry Status Timeline

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60 Day Window Before Entry

Entry DateBegin Ongoing

Assessment

Within 60Days 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?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.

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Using Birth to 3 Exit RatingsUsing Birth to 3 Exit Ratings

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60 Day Window Prior to Exit Exit Date Within30Days of Exit Date

Complete COSF

Exit Status TimelineExit 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 6th birthday - do NOT begin outcomes rating process.

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Less Than 6 Months of ServiceLess 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.

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Transfer ChildrenTransfer 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 ServicesOut of District Services

Support Available to You• Information on Early Childhood Indicator

Trainings– http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/spp-preout.html– www.collaboratingpartners.com

• Indicator 7 online training modules

• Ruth Chvojicek, Statewide Child Outcomes Coordinator: chvojicekr@cesa5.k12.wi.us or 608-742-8814 ext. 245

Support Available to YouSupport Available to You

Questions?Questions?

Thank YouThank You