Outcomes 101: ECO Q&A

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Q. What are the child outcomes that states need to report to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)?

A. States must report the percent of infants and toddlers with IFSPs or preschool children with IEPs who demonstrate improved:


A. Positive social-emotional skills (including social relationships)
B. Acquisition and use of knowledge and skills (including early language/communication [and early literacy*])
C. Use of appropriate behavior to meet needs
* Early literacy only applies to preschool