Colorado Child Identification Process. Birth - Five Years Effectiveness Indicators.

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Title: Colorado Child Identification Process. Birth - Five Years Effectiveness Indicators.
Language: English
Authors: Tesauro-Jackson, Pat, Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 69
Publication Date: 1992
Intended Audience: Administrators; Community; Practitioners
Document Type: Opinion Papers
Guides - Non-Classroom
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Agency Cooperation, Disabilities, Early Identification, Evaluation Methods, Family Programs, Handicap Identification, Infants, Information Dissemination, Preschool Education, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Publicity, Quality Control, Referral, Screening Tests, Self Evaluation (Groups), Young Children
Geographic Terms: Colorado
Abstract: This set of effectiveness indicators is intended to assist Colorado communities and agencies to evaluate themselves regarding processes for the identification of young children (birth to age 5) with disabilities. First, a statement of values stresses proactivity, family empowerment, and outcome orientation. Specific effectiveness indicators are then presented in a rating chart form. Each indicator and/or sub-indicator is considered in terms of present status, evaluation, needs, and action plans. The indicators address interagency collaboration (15 major indicators), public awareness (10 indicators), referral (13 indicators), screening (12 indicators), the evaluation process (16 indicators), and program evaluation (2 indicators). In addition, lists identify recommended functions and qualifications of the Child Find Coordinator. (DB)
Entry Date: 1993
Accession Number: ED355720
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This set of effectiveness indicators is intended to assist Colorado communities and agencies to evaluate themselves regarding processes for the identification of young children (birth to age 5) with disabilities. First, a statement of values stresses proactivity, family empowerment, and outcome orientation. Specific effectiveness indicators are then presented in a rating chart form. Each indicator and/or sub-indicator is considered in terms of present status, evaluation, needs, and action plans. The indicators address interagency collaboration (15 major indicators), public awareness (10 indicators), referral (13 indicators), screening (12 indicators), the evaluation process (16 indicators), and program evaluation (2 indicators). In addition, lists identify recommended functions and qualifications of the Child Find Coordinator. (DB)