Search Resource Database: Family Outcomes

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National Data on Child and Family Outcomes: Why? How? What Next?

Type: 
Conference Session
Author/Presenter: 

Kathy Hebbeler and Lauren Barton, ECO at SRI International; Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG/UNC; Charles Greenwood and Dale Walker, ECO at The University of Kansas

Year: 
2007
Abstract: 

Presented at the 23rd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and their Families. This presentation provides an overview of the OSEP child and family outcomes requirements, illustrates how the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) can be used to address the child outcomes requirements, and answers questions regarding validity and reliability. Also presents data on the work being conducted by states regarding child and family outcomes measurement. 

Levels of Representativeness: How to Examine and Use Family Survey Data to Plan for Program Improvement

Type: 
Conference Session
Author/Presenter: 

Siobhan Colgan (NECTAC and ECO at UNC/FPG), Batya Elbaum (DAC FL), and Melissa Raspa (ECO at RTI)

Year: 
2010
Abstract: 

Presented at the 2010 Measuring Child and Family Outcomes Conference.

Participants were provided an opportunity to examine sample data and discuss different aspects of the issue of representativeness. These included:
1) response rates- did everyone who was supposed to respond to the survey actually respond?
2) proportional representation- how close do the response rate percentages match the comparison data for different variables of interest?
3) within subgroups, are respondents "representative" of their group? ; and
4) how do we use this information to target program improvement issues?

Family Outcomes Framework Webinar

Type: 
Webinar
Author/Presenter: 

ECO Staff

Year: 
2012
Abstract: 

Developed by the ECO Center in partnership with a workgroup of states, the Family Outcomes Measurement System Framework and Self-Assessment tool was presented by Melissa Raspa (RTI) and Siobhan Colgan (ECO Center).

Data on Child and Family Outcomes: Tools for Improving State Systems

Type: 
Conference Session
Author/Presenter: 

Kathy Hebbeler

Year: 
2012
Abstract: 

Presented at the National Summit on Quality in Home Visiting Programs.

Connecting the Three OSEP Family Outcomes with IFSP Outcomes and Local Practices

Type: 
Conference Session
Author/Presenter: 

Connie Hawkins (Region 2 PTAC at ECAC NC), Christina Kasprzak (NECTAC and ECO Center at UNC/FPG), and Annette McClure (NC Parent)

Year: 
2010
Abstract: 

Presented at the 2010 Measuring Child and Family Outcomes Conference.

So, you have analyzed your family survey data-€“ what'€™s next? In this session, presenters discussed the importance of using family outcomes data to inform state/local program improvement and the connections between the services and supports families receive and the global outcomes reported for accountability purposes. Information was provided on steps to customize improvement activities to address specific issues and challenges. Family perspectives were shared with regard to the OSEP family outcomes as well as how Part C services can better empower families and improve family outcomes.

Using Family Survey Data for Program Improvement

Type: 
Webinar
Author/Presenter: 

Don Bailey, Jim Henson, Pam Rouch, Melissa Raspa, and Maureen Sullivan

Year: 
2009
Abstract: 

This is an encore presentation from the June, 2009 Measuring Child and Family Outcomes conference. This session shares guidance materials and offers suggestions for analyzing and using family survey data collected with a variety of different approaches for program improvement. Presenters from West Virginia and Vermont will highlight how they have begun using family survey data for program improvement, discuss lessons learned, and offer suggestions for addressing the challenges they have encountered.

Webinar for the Massachusetts Interagency Coordinating Council

Type: 
Webinar
Author/Presenter: 

Kathy Hebbeler (ECO at SRI)

Year: 
2012
Abstract: 

Kathy Hebbeler presented on "Embedding Child and Family Outcomes" to a retreat for the Massachusetts ICC. The presentation also included the national and Massachusetts data on child outcomes for 2010-11.

Evaluation 2007: Evaluation and Learning

Type: 
Conference Session
Author/Presenter: 

Kathy Hebbeler, ECO at SRI International; Christina Kasprzak and Lynne Kahn, ECO at FPG/UNC

Year: 
2007
Abstract: 

Presented at the 2007 American Evaluation Association (AEA) Annual Conference. Provided the history behind the child and family outcome requirements, illustrated state trends in approaches to measuring child and family outcomes for OSEP reporting, and presented how child and family outcome data can be used for program improvement at the state, regional, and child level. Benefits, challenges, and next steps were discussed.

Family Outcome Principles and Measurement Approaches

Type: 
Conference Session
Author/Presenter: 

Melissa Raspa and Don Bailey (ECO at RTI)

Year: 
2011
Abstract: 

Presented at the 3rd International Society on Early Intervention (ISEI) Conference, held May 2-5, 2011. ECO staff discussed how to identify and measure family outcomes.

Measuring Child and Family Outcomes: National Early Childhood Outcomes Center Conference (2007)

Type: 
ECO Conference
Author/Presenter: 

NECTAC and ECO

Year: 
2007
Abstract: 

NECTAC and the ECO Center hosted this annual conference to support the Part C and Part B, Section 619 staff in their work collecting, reporting, and using outcome data. Following the conference, OSEP held the 619 Coordinators Meeting (August 28), and the Part C Coordinators Meeting (August 28-30).