Learning Communities

The ECO Center supports several learning communities to facilitate ongoing discussion on topics related to child and family outcomes measurement. Below are descriptions of the groups, information about joining, and upcoming call information for each of the learning communities.

IFSP/IEP- Outcomes Integration

This learning community is co-sponsored by NECTAC and ECO. The purpose of this community is to discuss ways to integrate IFSP and IEP processes with the child outcomes measurement process. Learning community calls will focus on sharing materials and resources developed by states, ECO, and NECTAC. For more information, please visit the IFSP/IEP-Outcomes Integration page. If you are interested in participating in this learning community, please contact kathi.gillaspy@unc.edu.

Calls are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month. Please see the upcoming events page for more information on scheduled IFSP/IEP-Outcomes Integration learning community meetings including call-in information and agendas.

TA Cadre

The ECO Center supports 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

Family Outcomes Community of Practice

The ECO Center has also formed a Family Outcomes Community of Practice as a way for interested individuals to share experiences and issues related to family outcomes measurement. The group has focused on analysis and interpretation of the Family Outcomes Survey, family outcomes measurement processes, and data quality issues. 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.

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.

BDI Users Group

The ECO Center has formed a BDI outcomes users group as a way for interested individuals to share experiences using the BDI for outcomes reporting. The group focuses on a variety of topics including quality assurance, data collection and analysis, and training and technical assistance. 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 email Cornelia Taylor at cornelia.taylor@sri.com.