Child Outcomes Frameworks
These frameworks are based on the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Center's Child Outcomes Measurement System (COMS). They were first published in 2017.
State Child Outcomes Measurement System (S-COMS)
The State Child Outcomes Measurement System (S-COMS) identifies seven key components of a high-quality child outcomes measurement system at the state level.
State Part C and Part B, Section 619 programs can use the L-COMS to evaluate and improve their child outcomes measurement system. It applies to all states, regardless of child outcomes measurement approach.
The S-COMS is comprised of three components:- State Child Outcomes Measurement System (S-COMS) Framework — 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 — 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 — Presents general guidance for the self-assessment process and detailed instructions on use of the self-assessment.
Local Child Outcomes Measurement System (L-COMS)
The Local Child Outcomes Measurement System (L-COMS) identifies seven key components of a high-quality child outcomes measurement system at the local level.
Local Part C and Part B, Section 619 programs can use the L-COMS to evaluate their system and to encourage and support efforts to improve those systems. It applies to all local programs, regardless of child outcomes measurement approach.
The L-COMS is comprised of three components:
- Local Child Outcomes Measurement System (L-COMS) Framework — Describes the framework's 7 components, 13 quality indicators and their associated elements of quality.
- L-COMS Self-Assessment — An Excel-based tool that provides a structure for local programs to record 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 Self-Assessment Guide — Contains general guidance for using the self-assessment.
Throughout these documents, "local program" refers to a local or regional early intervention services program, or a local educational agency or school district.