Learning Communities
TA Cadre
The ECO Center is interested in supporting a core group of Technical Assistance (TA) providers who wish to develop their expertise in the area of early childhood outcomes measurement. Our goal is to develop a cadre of TA providers who can provide training and TA to state and local administrators, teachers, providers, and families on issues and challenges related to developing and implementing an outcomes measurement system. The Cadre is for TA providers from both federal and state-supported TA projects and will address all methods of child and family outcomes measurement. Participants will:
- Receive ECO TA support to increase their expertise related to training and TA on outcomes measurement
- Participate in peer-to-peer support in the area of training and TA on outcomes measurement
- Provide input to ECO about the issues and challenges related to training and TA on outcomes measurement
If you are interested in joining the TA Cadre, or would like more information, please contact: staff@the-eco-center.org.
Child Outcomes Summary Form Data Community of Practice
The ECO Center has formed a Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) Data Community of Practice as a way for interested individuals to share data experiences using the COSF. The group has focused on issues of analysis and interpretation of COSF child outcomes data. The group meets via conference call several times a year and in person, when possible, at national meetings. State Part C and Section 619 staff are invited to participate; to join please let us know at staff@the-eco-center.org. Other interested individuals should contact their Part C coordinator or Section 619 coordinator to request permission to participate.
Upcoming call:
- COSF Data Issues and Findings
November 3, 2009 at 1:30 EST. Call in information will be emailed to the group prior to the call.
Family Outcomes Survey Community of Practice
The ECO Center has also formed a Family Outcomes Survey (FOS) Community of Practice as a way for interested individuals to share experiences with the Family Outcomes Survey. The group has focused on issues of process as well as analysis and interpretation of the Family Outcomes Survey. The group meets via conference call several times a year and in person, when possible, at national meetings. State Part C and Section 619 staff are invited to participate; to join please let us know at staff@the-eco-center.org . Other interested individuals should contact their Part C coordinator or Section 619 coordinator to request permission to participate.
Upcoming call:
- Improving Response Rates in Family Outcomes Measurement
November 10, 2009 at 3:30 EST. Call in information and materials will be emailed to the group prior to the call.
COSF Training Consortium
The training consortium links states and providers who are using the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF). The group meets several times a year on COSF training topics of common interest. If you are interested in joining the Training Consortium or finding out more, contact us at staff@the-eco-center.org or you may contact Robin Rooney directly at robin_rooney@unc.edu.