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. 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/IEP-Outcomes Integration Resources
The following resources were created by the Integrating Outcomes Learning Community to demonstrate how activities involving outcomes measurement are accomplished throughout the IFSP/IEP process.
Process Integration Flow Charts and Companion Tables
The following flow charts show where opportunities to collect functional information for child outcomes measurement can be integrated throughout the IFSP or IEP process:
A pair of example companion tables include:
- Steps of the IFSP or IEP process in the flow charts
- Activities to prepare for and implement each step
- Example discussion questions
- National and state resources
- IFSP Outcomes Flow Chart (2014)
- IFSP Companion Table (2014)
- IEP Outcomes Flow Chart (2014)
- IEP Companion Table (2014)
Worksheets for Exploring IFSP/IEP-Outcomes Integration
The following worksheets provide a series of questions for programs to use when discussing the overlap of outcomes work and IFSP/IEP development. This is most effective for use in the exploration phase as teams consider their current practices, and identify opportunities to integrate outcomes activities into the IFSP/IEP process. The worksheets are designed to be used with the flow charts above.
Implementing an Integrated Child and Family Outcomes and IFSP/IEP Process
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.
Self-Assessments of Outcomes Activities Throughout the IFSP/IEP Process
The following self-assessments are based on the Early Intervention Services: Key Principles and Practices, Key Principles Underlying the IEP Process, and Key Practices Underlying the IEP Process. Items related to collecting functional information and outcomes measurement are highlighted, including steps in the IFSP or IEP process. Individuals or teams can reflect upon the extent to which their program is engaging in the activities shown, and determine a rating of Not Implemented, Needs Improvement, or Implemented.
You can use the companion summary sheets to score your self-assessment.
- IFSP Self-Assessment (2012)
- IFSP Self-Assessment (alternative version) (2012) — features outcomes measurement activities in red text.
- IFSP Self-Asessment Summary Sheet (2010)
- IEP Process Self-Assessment (2013)
- IEP Self-Asessment Summary Sheet (2013)