Child Outcome Summary
For Preschool staff required to complete the assessment
Information About This Learning Opportunity
- Audience: Preschool Intervention Specialist, Preschool Special Education Supervisors/Directors, Preschool Related Service Personnel
- Dates: In person - Friday, September 4, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 - pack a lunch so we can work through lunch
- Location/Format: In person at the SST6, 1045 Dearbaugh Avenue, Wapakoneta, 45895
- Contact Hours: 6 hours
Description
- Are you new to Preschool Special Education? If so, the Child Outcome Summary (COS) is a federal requirement for all preschool students with disabilities. Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Training- Part 1: This training provides an introduction to the COS process, explains how to describe children's functioning in the three outcome areas, and explores the five areas of essential knowledge that teams need to have for completing the COS process. Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Training-Part 2 will involve key features of the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) process and required information to successfully complete the process. Participants complete application activities and explore the requirements and resources specific to state policies about collecting child outcomes data. Participants will receive the information ahead of time in preparation for the in person session on September 4th. Copies will be available for you when you arrive on September 4th.
Objectives
1. Participants will be able to identify the 3 outcomes within the Child Outcome Summary process through calibration in the post-test.
2. Participants will be able to recognize characteristics within each level of the 7-point scale through calibration in the post test.
2. Participants will be able to recognize characteristics within each level of the 7-point scale through calibration in the post test.
3. Participants will be able to show an increase in their knowledge of the Child Outcome Summary Rating Process as evidenced in the final evaluation survey.
4. Participants will be able to demonstrate how to correctly complete the required Child Outcome Summary form using a collaborative team approach within small groups.