Outcomes Measurement System Framework and Self Assessment
The ECO Center has facilitated the development of a framework for states to use in building and strengthening their early childhood outcome measurement system. The purpose of the framework is to help states identify the necessary components of a high-quality measurement system for child and family outcomes and, where options exist, to assist states in making informed decisions as to which option is most effective and best suited to the state's context.
Components of the framework are: purpose of the outcomes measurement system, data collection and transmission, data analysis, reporting, using data, evaluation and cross-system coordination. A self-assessment tool has been developed from the framework (see link below) that allows a state to track its own progress toward a fully functional, high quality outcomes measurement system. ECO and the partner states have worked together to build a knowledge base on what states need to have in place to have effective child and family outcomes measurement systems.
Framework Partner States
Partner states were chosen after an application and selection process conducted by ECO. States were selected from the application pool to be diverse with regard to population, geography and measurement approaches. The partner states were:
California (619)
Colorado (Part C and 619)
Delaware (Part C and 619)
Maine (Part C and 619)
Minnesota (Part C and 619)
New York (Part C)
Ohio (Part C and 619)
Self-Assessment Tool- Now interactive!
The self-assessment tool was developed by ECO in collaboration with the partner states. This tool is designed to be used by state agencies to assess progress toward full implementation of a Child Outcomes Measurement System (COMS) for programs serving young children with delays and disabilities. Previous versions of the self assessment have been re-formatted to allow users to download, enter and save their self-assessment data. If you would like to offer feedback or suggestions, please write to staff@the-eco-center.org.
- Self-Assessment Tool - Interactive Word version [1.8MB DOC] -revised April 2011
Please note: The ECO Center provides technical assistance to all states on issues related to outcomes measurement regardless of whether or not a state is a framework partner state. A state does not have to be a partner state to receive technical assistance from ECO.