1. 1 Getting Started: WA’s Steps for Integrating Child Outcome Measurement with the IFSP Process Karen Walker, ESIT Program Administrator Joicey Hurth, NECTAC Anne Lucas, NECTAC/WRRC

2. Washington Demographics Population (2009): 6,664,195 White: 84.3% Black: 3.7% American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7% Asian: 6.7% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5% Two or More Races: 3.1% Hispanic/Latino: 9.8% Median Income: $58,081 Persons below poverty level: 11.3% County Persons per Square Mile -------------------------------------- Garfield3.24 Ferry3.56 Lincoln4.54 Columbia4.78 Skamania6.58 Okanogan7.76 Pend Oreille9.36 Adams9.51 Klickitat10.95 Wahkiakum15.71 Jefferson16.15 Kittitas17.63 Stevens17.88 Whitman20.19 Douglas21.15 Pacific23.69 Chelan25.09 Lewis31.40 Grant32.71 Asotin34.15 County Persons per Square Mile -------------------------------------------- Grays Harbor37.35 Clallam40.30 Walla Walla46.91 Yakima55.65 Mason59.41 Franklin60.77 Skagit68.76 Cowlitz87.82 Whatcom92.24 San Juan94.33 WA State101.18 Benton101.52 Spokane266.67 Snohomish340.39 Thurston347.17 Island389.09 Pierce485.19 Kitsap627.06 Clark693.39 King909.39

3. 3 WA System Improvement Project Over Arching Project Goals:  A more consistent approach to the provision of early intervention services statewide  Increase practitioner use of evidence- based early intervention practices to better meet child and family outcomes  Infuse an infant mental health perspective into early intervention services

4. 4 Stakeholder Meeting  Convened a large stakeholder group to provided advisory guidance to the project and state staff and build support for new practices  Stakeholder group comprised of SICC members, parents, providers, funding sources, and other stakeholders  Meeting facilitated by staff from ECO, WRRC, and UNC

5. 5 Stakeholder Group  Revised ESIT mission and principles to strengthen emphasis on evidence based practices  Assessed current implementation of evidence based practices which included integrating the child outcomes measurement into the IFSP process

6. 6 Stakeholder Recommendations  Integrate Child and family outcomes into the IFSP process  Implement evidence-based practices, including effective teaming  Revise policies/procedures and forms  Develop statewide guidance to ensure consistent statewide implementation

7. 7 System Improvement Activities  Revise the IFSP form, including child outcome summary form information  Develop IFSP Process Guide  Develop IFSP Exemplar  Develop template for analysis of child outcome data for program improvement

8. 8 System Improvement Activities  Develop service coordinator and service provider competencies  Develop 3 training modules to promote integrating evidence-based practices with child and family outcomes  Foundations  Functional Assessment  IFSP Process  Develop dissemination and training plan

9. 9 New IFSP Form Flow  Child and Family Information  Child/Family Routines and Activities  Family Concerns, Resources and Priorities  Child’s Present Levels of Development  Eligibility for Part C Services  Summary of Functional Performance  Functional IFSP Outcomes for Children and Families  Outcomes for Family Resources Coordination  Transition Planning  Summary of Services/Other Services  Natural Environment Justification  IFSP Agreement (Notice and Consent)

13. 13 Contact Information Karen Walker, ESIT Program Administrator (360) 725-3516 Karen.Walker@del.wa.gov Joicey Hurth, NECTAC (919) 962-7323 Joicey.Hurth@unc.edu Anne Lucas, NECTAC/WRRC (804) 379-3833 Anne.Lucas@unc.eduAnne.Lucas@unc.edu]

14. 14 Thank You