Best Practices for Writing Child Outcomes: An Evaluation of Two Methods

Best Practices for Writing Child Outcomes An Evaluation of Two Methods

One implication of the family focused philosophy of Part H of Public Law 99--457 is that child Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals and objectives reflect functional skills and activities that fit within family daily routines. This study compared two methods employed within an applied set...

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Published in:Topics in early childhood special education Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 92 - 106
Main Authors: Notari, Angela R., Drinkwater, Sarah G.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-10-1991
Subjects:
Curriculum Based Assessment
Disabilities
Early Intervention
Evaluation Methods
Family Programs
Individualized Family Service Plans
Individualized Programs
Preschool Education
Program Development
Student Educational Objectives
Young Children
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Summary:One implication of the family focused philosophy of Part H of Public Law 99--457 is that child Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals and objectives reflect functional skills and activities that fit within family daily routines. This study compared two methods employed within an applied setting to develop child IFSPs. A rating instrument covering quality indicators derived from ecological and developmental frameworks was used to evaluate the quality of goals and objectives written from a curriculum-based assessment and a computerized list of goals and objectives based on professional judgment. Implications for best practices are discussed.
ISSN:0271-1214
1538-4845
DOI:10.1177/027112149101100309