Outcomes 101: ECO Q&A

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Q. Can't we already judge the effectiveness of Part C and Part B Preschool programs through the exit data that reports the number of children who exited the program and the number of children who reached their IFSP or IEP goals?

A. Using exit data, we can identify which children left Part C and Part B/619 programs because they reached their goals, but we don't know anything about the progress of those who transitioned into special education programs. A more complete picture of the effectiveness of the programs can be obtained by looking at the extent of progress made by all children who received services.