ECSPD LogoPreschool Network News  
Volume 7, Issue 3   May 2008

Training Opportunity

Early Childhood Outcomes:
Measuring the Growth of Children

Presented by the Preschool Network at the UNM Center for Development and Disability

Part A: For New Staff - Surviving the 1st 30 Days

This 4-hour workshop will offer a comprehensive introduction to Outcomes in order to satisfy the requirement of completing the Children Outcome Summary Form within 30 days of entry into a program. Participants will receive information and participate in activities that facilitate collaboration and monitoring of children’s development to have effective programs.

Part B: For Staff Already Familiar with Outcomes

For those familiar with Outcomes who have previously completed the COSF, this 4 hour workshop will expand knowledge on next steps to maximize the benefits the Outcomes process provides to preschool programs and services.  This will be an interactive workshop that will include observation skill, record keeping and data analysis.

Who Should Attend

This training is intended for local preschool educational inter-disciplinary teams including:

  • Early Childhood Special Education Teachers
  • Early Childhood Ancillary Service Staff:  therapists, evaluators, etc.
  • Head Start Teachers coming as a member of a special education team (this is NOT Head Start Outcomes)
  • Childcare providers serving young children with special needs
  • Families
Statewide Trainings Offered
Location
Date
Roswell August 13, 2008
Deming August 15, 2008
Farmington August 20, 2008
Las Vegas August 22, 2008
Albuquerque August 27, 2008
Schedule is the same for each location

Part A: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Part B: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Space is limited; please register early

To register call or email Kimberly Summers:
(505)272-9924; kisummers@salud.unm.edu

Specific locations and other details
will be sent upon registration.