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1 Rating IFSP Outcomes Developing High-Quality, Functional IFSP Outcomes and IEP Goals Lucas, A., Gillaspy, K., Peters, M. L., & Hurth, J. (2012). Enhancing Recognition of High-Quality, Functional IFSP Outcomes and IEP Goals: A training activity for Infant and Toddler service providers and ECSE teachers . Retrieved from http://www.nectac.org/~pdfs/pubs/rating-ifsp-iep-training.pdf
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RatingIFSP Outcomes
DevelopingHigh-Quality,Functional
IFSP Outcomes
and IEP Goals
Lucas, A., Gillaspy, K., Peters, M. L., & Hurth, J. (2012). Enhancing Recognition of High-Quality, Functional IFSP Outcomes and IEP Goals: A training activity for Infant and Toddler service providers and ECSE teachers. Retrieved from http://www.nectac.org/~pdfs/pubs/rating-ifsp-iep-training.pdf
The OUTCOMEis necessaryand functional for the child’s and family’s life.
The OUTCOMEis discipline-free.
The OUTCOMEreflects real-lifecontextualizedsettings (e.g.,not test items).
The wording ofthe OUTCOME is
jargon-free,clear and simple.
The wording ofthe OUTCOMEemphasizes the
positive.
The OUTCOMEavoids the use
of passive words(e.g., tolerate,
receive, improve,maintain).
Criteria for Rating
IFSP Outcomes
Place Card Here
When the child’s contextual information is available, the following IFSP outcome criteria can also be evaluated:•The outcome is based on the family’s priorities and concerns.•The outcomes described both the child’s strengths and needs based on information from the initial evaluation or ongoing assessment.
The OUTCOMEis necessaryand functional for the child’s and family’s life.
The OUTCOMEis discipline-free.
The OUTCOMEreflects real-lifecontextualizedsettings (e.g.,not test items).
The wording ofthe OUTCOME is
jargon-free,clear and simple.
The wording ofthe OUTCOMEemphasizes the
positive.
The OUTCOMEavoids the use
of passive words(e.g., tolerate,
receive, improve,maintain).
Criteria for Rating
IFSP Outcomes
When the child’s contextual information is available, the following IFSP outcome criteria can also be evaluated:•The outcome is based on the family’s priorities and concerns.•The outcomes described both the child’s strengths and needs based on information from the initial evaluation or ongoing assessment.
IFSP Outcome Card 1
Nolan will play with toys
with his sister during bath
time.
Resources on IFSPs
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•Agreed U
pon Practices For Providing Early Intervention Services In N
atural Environments
http://w
ww
.nectac.org/~pdfs/topics/fam
ilies/AgreedUponPractices_Final
Draft
2_01_08.pdf
•Rush and Shelden. Tips and Techniques for D
eveloping Participation-Based IFSP O
utcomes
Statements, BriefCASE, Vol 2, N
o. 1 htt
p://ww
w.fippcase.org/briefcase/b
riefcase_vol2_no1.pdf
•ECTA w
ebsite htt
p://ectacenter.org/topics/fam
iliesfamresources.asp
Resources on IFSPs
• Washington’s Introduction to IDEA Part C Modules, Module 3, Topic 2.
Contact Connie Salzman at ESD112 for access. ([email protected])
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Questions?
Contact Information
Mary Perkins
E-mail:[email protected]
Phone: 360-943-6740
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This product was developed collaboratively with staff from NECTAC, WRRC and ECO in response to the need expressed from state and local providers to have specific information and resources about developing IFSP outcomes and IEP goals. The full training package, including a full reference list, is freely available online:http://www.nectac.org/knowledgepath/ifspoutcomes-iepgoals/ifspoutcomes-iepgoals.asp
