ERIC Number: ED586335
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Nov
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
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State Family Outcomes Measurement System Self-Assessment Guide
Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy)
The State Family Outcomes Measurement System Framework (S-FOMS) is a framework originally developed by the Early Childhood Outcomes Center that identifies seven key components of a high-quality family outcomes measurement system at the state level. The seven components are: (1) Purpose; (2) Data collection and transmission; (3) Analysis; (4) Reporting; (5) Using data; (6) Evaluation; and (7) Cross-system coordination. The framework is intended to assist states in developing a measurement system that captures various aspects of family outcomes and experiences, such as the benefits that families receive from program participation, family satisfaction with services, perceived helpfulness of the services, and family involvement with the service delivery system. The S-FOMS applies to all state programs regardless of their specific family outcomes measurement approach. [For the "State Family Outcomes Measurement System Framework," see ED586280.]
Descriptors: Data Collection, Data Analysis, Measurement Techniques, Early Childhood Education, Family Programs, Family Involvement, State Programs, Satisfaction, Young Children, Community Programs, State Agencies, Information Dissemination, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Quality Assurance, Government Role, Accountability, State Policy, Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation
Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy). 333 Ravenswood Avenue BS 140, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Tel: 650-859-3881; e-mail: dasycenter@sri.com; Web site: https://dasycenter.org/
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS)
Authoring Institution: Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy); Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C
Grant or Contract Numbers: H326P120002; H373Z120002