IFSP/IEP-Outcomes Integration
States and local programs are making child and family outcomes measurement more efficient and more effective by integrating those processes with IFSP and IEP development and implementation.
These resources demonstrate how activities involving outcomes measurement are accomplished throughout the IFSP/IEP process. Each document set includes:
- Flow Chart depicting opportunities to collect functional information for child outcomes measurement throughout the IFSP or IEP process.
- Companion documents, which provide detailed steps of the IFSP or IEP process, activities to prepare for and implement each step, and example questions to engage families.
- Outcomes Integration Worksheet with a series of discussing questions. These are most effective during the exploration phase as teams consider current practices, and identify opportunities to integrate outcomes activities into the IFSP or IEP process.
- Process Self-Assessment for rating how a program engages in practices and steps, and identifying practices targeted for improvement. Steps related to collecting functional information and outcomes measurement are highlighted throughout. The practices are based on the Early Intervention Services: Key Principles and Practices and Key Practices Underlying the IEP Process. A brief version of the self-assessment that omits step details is also available.
DaSy and ECTA work to support states making changes to systems and materials integrate these two processes. To make an individualized TA request, contact your ECTA State Contact.
IFSP-Outcomes Integration
- IFSP-Outcomes Flow Chart (2014)
- IFSP Companion
- IFSP-Outcomes Integration Worksheet
- IFSP Process Self-Assessment
- IFSP Process Self-Assessment (Brief)
IEP-Outcomes Integration
- IEP-Outcomes Flow Chart (2014)
- IEP Companion
- IEP-Outcomes Integration Worksheet
- IEP Process Self-Assessment
- IEP Process Self-Assessment (Brief)
Additional Resources
IFSP/IEP-Outcomes Integration
- Child and Family Outcomes Measurement Communities: ECTA Center hosts ongoing learning groups for users of the BDI and TS GOLD.
- Implementing an Integrated Child and Family Outcomes and IFSP/IEP Process guides state, regional and local early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE) providers to take the steps needed to integrate the child and family outcomes measurement with the IFSP or IEP process. It is designed to be a place to start when considering the multiple factors that go into creating an integrated process. The guide builds on the stages of implementation described in the Statewide Implementaton Guide.
- Instrument Crosswalks: Crosswalks cross-reference the functional skills assessed by various published instruments with the three child outcomes.
- State-Developed Outcomes Materials: Links to state materials and websites with information related to child and family outcome measurement system development, training, and resources.
Child Outomes Summary (COS) Process
- The Breadth of the Three Child Outcomes: Details each outcome's skill bundles. Available in English and Spanish, and supplemented with additional resources.
- COS Data Collection and Guidance: provides an overview of key practices that are important in this process and links to more information about each of them.
- COS Discussion Prompts: You can use these discussion prompts to facilitate conversations about a child's functioning related to the three child outcomes.
- State-Developed Materials on the Child Outcomes Summary Process: Many states have created materials or adapted COS process materials that support training personnel in outcomes measurement processes and procedures.
Key Principles and Practices
- Early Intervention Services: Key Principles and Practices
- Key Principles Underlying the IEP Process
- Key Practices Underlying the IEP Process
- A Family Guide to Participating in the Child Outcomes Measurement Process: PACER Center information for families about participating in all aspects of the child outcomes measurement process with providers.
Videos
- Child Outcomes Step by Step: Video overview of the three child outcomes.
- Colorado Department of Education Results Matter Video Library
- Desired Results Access Project Video Library
- Illinois Bri IFSP Video—Chapter 3.1—Child Outcomes: Video of an explanation of the three child outcomes to a family, why they are measured, and responding to concerns.
- Illinois Bri IFSP Video—Chapter 3.3—Child Outcomes: This video shows a team integrates the conversation about Outcome 3: Use of Appropriate Behaviors to Meet Needs into development of IFSP outcomes.