ERIC Number: ED397568
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: 167
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Outcome Measures for Early Childhood Intervention Services.
Accreditation Council on Services for People with Disabilities, Landover, MD.
This collection of 21 suggested outcome measures for early childhood intervention services is intended to apply to all types of service and support program models for children (birth to age 5) with various developmental delays and/or disabilities. The measures are appropriate for either home-based or center-based service delivery models. Section 1 provides narrative explanations of the broad content areas of choice, goals, rights, respect, health and safety, relationships, security, and satisfaction. This section explains the values on which the outcome measures are based and offers suggestions for facilitating outcomes for families receiving early intervention services. It also addresses application of the outcome measures through visits and interviews and outlines the information collection and decision making process. Section 2 presents the 21 outcome measures. For each of the measures there are suggested questions designed to determine, first, whether the outcome is present and, second, the quality of the individualized supports and services provided by the service organization. Examples of outcomes include: (1) families are informed; (2) families choose their goals; (3) children are safe; (4) families remain together; and (5) families are satisfied with their services. Each outcome is examined in terms of values, outcome information gathering, and outcome decision making. (DB)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Delivery Systems, Developmental Delays, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Family Needs, Family Programs, Infants, Measurement Techniques, Outcomes of Treatment, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Program Evaluation, Toddlers
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: Illinois Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, Springfield.
Authoring Institution: Accreditation Council on Services for People with Disabilities, Landover, MD.
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