Child Outcomes Frameworks
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State Child Outcomes Measurement System (S-COMS)
This framework developed by ECTA and DaSy identifies 7 key components of a high-quality child outcomes measurement system at the state level. The following resources were developed for Part C and Part B 619/Preschool programs to evaluate and improve their statewide child outcomes measurement system.
State Child Outcomes Measurement System Framework (S-COMS) (2017)
Contains background information and the framework’s 7 components, 18 quality indicators and their associated elements of quality. It provides an easy way to review the content of the S-COMS.
S-COMS Self-Assessment (2019)
An Excel-based tool that provides an automated scoring form for states to rate their child outcomes measurement system on the 18 quality indicators and associated elements and to set priorities for improvement.
S-COMS Self-Assessment Guide (2017)
Presents general guidance for the self-assessment process and detailed instructions on use of the Excel tool.
Local Child Outcomes Measurement System (L-COMS)
This framework developed by ECTA and DaSy identifies 7 key components of a high-quality child outcomes measurement system at the local level. The following resources were designed for local Part C and Part B 619/Preschool programs to evaluate and improve their systems. Local program, as used throughout these documents, refers to a local/regional early intervention services program or a local educational agency or school district.
Local Child Outcomes Measurement System (L-COMS) (2017)
Contains background information and the framework's 7 components, 13 quality indicators and their associated elements of quality. It provides an easy way to review the content of the L-COMS.
L-COMS Self-Assessment (2017)
An Excel-based tool that provides an automated scoring form for local programs to record rate the current status of their child outcomes measurement system on the 13 quality indicators and associated elements, and to set priorities for improvement.
L-COMS Guide (2017)
General guidance for using the self-assessment process and detailed instructions on use of the Excel tool.