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Exploring State Variations in Child Outcome Summary Form Processes in Alaska and Wyoming

This document examines the implementation and adaptation of the Child Outcome Summary Form (COSF) in Alaska and Wyoming. It details the decisions made to adopt the COSF following a 2004 grant, outlines stakeholder engagement and pilot processes, and clarifies definitions of "near entry" and "near exit." The roles of families in the outcomes measurement process are discussed, alongside state guidance on collaboration and responsibilities for COSF completion. It also addresses data collection, entry, submission processes, and provides feedback on COSF effectiveness to date.

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Exploring State Variations in Child Outcome Summary Form Processes in Alaska and Wyoming

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  1. State Variations in the Child Outcome Summary Form Process

  2. August 2007 Baltimore, MD Lisa Balivet (AK) Part C Christine Demer (WY) B-5

  3. About Alaska • Decision to use the COSF • Received a GSEG in 2004 • Stakeholder process • Pilot process

  4. About Wyoming • Birth-5 system • Decision to use the COSF • When data collection started

  5. How and why did you adapt the ECO Child Outcome Summary Form (COSF) to fit your state?

  6. How are you defining “near entry” and “near exit”?

  7. What State guidance and/or local practices exist related to teaming/collaboration to complete the COSF?

  8. What State guidance and/or local practices exist related to who must take the lead or responsibility to ensure COSF is completed for each child?

  9. How and when is the child outcomes measurement process explained to families?

  10. What is the role of the family in the child outcomes measurement process?

  11. What additional state guidance or support has been developed for providers?

  12. What is your COSF data entry and submission process?

  13. What data and/or feedback do you have to-date about how the COSF process is working?

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