Wrap-Up

To bring closure to this session, take time to reflect on key ideas and respond to the Challenge Question posed during Set-Up. Download the Reflection Journal located in the callout box to the right and take a moment to jot notes to yourself on information families would need to know about the Child Outcomes Summary process. Before making your notes, you may find it helpful to review the document located in the Resource callout box.

In your reflection, answer these questions:

• What are the three child outcomes?
• How would you explain the use of child outcomes data in a way that helps family members understand their importance?
• What would you say to help family members feel comfortable with your program's use of data about their children for reporting and program improvement activities?
• What communication strategies would you use when describing the outcomes to a parent or family member to help ensure they understand (e.g., avoid acronyms and other jargon)?

Challenge Question

Your Reflection Journal now includes your thoughts to help answer this session's Challenge Question:
 

When you are ready, click on Session 2: Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Process on the navigation menu to take a closer look at this important process for using data to improve outcomes for children.