In this session, you learned that the U. S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) requires states to measure and report child outcomes data in three areas: 1) positive social-emotional skills, including social relationships) 2) acquisition and use of knowledge and skills, including early language, communication, and early literacy; and 3) use of appropriate behaviors to get their needs meet. You also learned about behaviors and skills that are addressed in each area.
Which outcome is it? (3 questions for self-check)
Pause here to review your understanding of each of the three child outcomes and the behaviors and skills that are included in each area. This exercise is only for a self-check for understanding.
Take a moment to visit and bookmark the following early childhood outcomes resource. Review the purpose of early intervention and preschool special education in italics. Then review the description of each outcome category. This resource may come in handy as you explain the three outcomes to your colleagues and to families. Hang on to this resource during this module, as we’ll revisit it.
