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Child Outcome Summary (COS) Process for Early Childhood; Part I and Part II
Friday, September 13, 2024
Topic:   Early Childhood
Sponsored by:   SST 3
Presenter(s):   Kathy Jillson
Description:  
Part 1 of the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) provides an introduction to the COS process, describes children’s functioning in the three outcome areas, and explores the five areas of essential knowledge that teams need to complete the COS process. In this session, you will gain an understanding of: 
  • Why outcomes data is collected and the importance of program improvement 
  • The three child outcomes 
  • Age-expected child development 
  • Key features of a COS process 
  • Age expectations for child functioning within the family’s culture
  • How to use the rating scale 
 
Part 2 will review key features of the COS process and the required information to successfully complete the process. Participants will complete application activities and explore the requirements and resources specific to state policies about collecting child outcomes data. In this session, you will gain an understanding of: 
  • When to complete the COS process 
  • Utilizing the decision tree, a tool to help distinguish between the ratings
  • How to complete required forms 
  • Effective COS teaming practices and how they lead to accurate ratings 
  • How to support active participation by all COS team members, including families 
  • How to promote team discussions about a child’s functioning
Audience:   New preschool administrators, new early childhood staff (preschool intervention specialists and related service providers) will be facilitating the COS process should register for both Part 1 and Part 2. Previously trained preschool administrators and early childhood staff who want a refresher course, register for Part 2 only.
Preference given to Cuyahoga County
Location:   Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio, Essex Place, 6393 Oak Tree Blvd Independence, OH 44131
Registration Time:   Registration @ 8:30 AM
Program Time:   9:00 AM and ending at 3:30 PM
Registration Deadline:   9/11/2024
PD Contact Hours:   3.0 per session
Graduate Credit:  
Special Notes:  
If you need to attend the full day, please use this link to register (9:00am - 12:00pm): https://tinyurl.com/COS91324full 
If you are only attending the refresher, please use this link to register 12:30pm - 3:30pm): https://tinyurl.com/COS91324half
For Information Call:   Nyeshja Malone
[email protected]
216-901-4213
Program Flyer:  
Child Outcome Summary