Illinois Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Community of Practice (CoP)
May 10, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dates September 14, November 16, 2026 and January 25, March 15, May 10, 2027
Location Online – at your home or School
Registration 3:15pm – 3:30pm
We invite Illinois Early Childhood Professionals who work with students receiving Special Education Services to come together and share ideas and practices on how to support the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) process. This ECO CoP is specifically for practitioners and administrators who have been active participants in the ECO process. It is highly suggested that you have participated in a training on ECO prior to your participation in this CoP. It is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the ECO process and build higher levels of reliability across Illinois. Using the DEC Recommended Practices in Assessment and a variety of other tools as our guides, we will investigate ECO through discussion and resource sharing. Topics could include utilization of the decision tree, using our authentic assessment tool to help inform ECO ratings, engaging in problem solving techniques when difficult conversations occur, using ECO ratings for program improvement, and other key ECO factors. Those who miss a meeting(s) will still be eligible to receive a certificate, after the CoP, for credit hours earned (1-5 hours). Are you looking for a training on Early Childhood Outcomes in Illinois? This Illinois Early Childhood Outcome Community of Practice (ECO CoP) is not a training on Early Childhood Outcomes. If you are new to the ECO process, you can find eModule trainings on Early Childhood Outcomes in Illinois at https://www.isbe.net/Pages/SPP-APR-Indicator-7.aspx under Guidance and Training. Also check your STAR NET training calendar for webinars on Early Childhood Outcomes.
Administrator, Early Childhood Special and General Educator, Family Educator, Family Member, General Educator, Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Speech/Language Therapist, Teacher
Dates
September 14, November 16, 2026 and January 25, March 15, May 10, 2027
Location
Online – at your home or School
Registration
3:15pm – 3:30pm
We invite Illinois Early Childhood Professionals who work with students receiving
Special Education Services to come together and share ideas and practices on how
to support the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) process. This ECO CoP is
specifically for practitioners and administrators who have been active participants
in the ECO process. It is highly suggested that you have participated in a training on
ECO prior to your participation in this CoP. It is an opportunity to deepen our
understanding of the ECO process and build higher levels of reliability across
Illinois. Using the DEC Recommended Practices in Assessment and a variety of
other tools as our guides, we will investigate ECO through discussion and resource
sharing. Topics could include utilization of the decision tree, using our authentic
assessment tool to help inform ECO ratings, engaging in problem solving
techniques when difficult conversations occur, using ECO ratings for program
improvement, and other key ECO factors. Those who miss a meeting(s) will still be
eligible to receive a certificate, after the CoP, for credit hours earned (1-5 hours).
Are you looking for a training on Early Childhood Outcomes in Illinois? This Illinois
Early Childhood Outcome Community of Practice (ECO CoP) is not a training on
Early Childhood Outcomes. If you are new to the ECO process, you can find
eModule trainings on Early Childhood Outcomes in Illinois at
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/SPP-APR-Indicator-7.aspx under Guidance and
Training. Also check your STAR NET training calendar for webinars on Early
Childhood Outcomes.
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