Child and Family Outcomes Chapter 1: General Background

Information

Entry Sample Information

Federal Requirement

Provide an annual sample of data on children in the Early Intervention Program

The data will be used to help improve service provision

Who Will Be Included in the Sample?

The number of children will vary from county to county

Counties will enroll children until they meet their quota for the sample

All children who are eligible for the Early Intervention Program will be included in the entry sample

What Will Be Measured?

The child’s progress in three functional outcomes areas:

Positive social emotional skills

Acquiring and using knowledge and skills

Use of appropriate behavior to meet needs

How Will The Information Be Used?

The information will NOT affect the child’s eligibility for the Early Intervention Program

The information will ONLY be reported in aggregate

Need More Help?

Visit http://idc.binghmaton.edu and click on the early intervention logo

Email a specific question to: nyseip@binghamton.edu

Call with questions: 1-888-4EIPDOH

Staff member available Mon-Fri 10 am to 1 pm