Michigan Part C and Part B Collaboration

Noel Cole and Lisa Wasacz, ConsultantsMichigan Department of Education

Office of Early Childhood Education and Family Services(517) 373-8483

About us…

Part C and Part B, Section 619, are both managed by the SEA in the Office of Early Childhood Education and Family Services

About us…

Part C Called Early On in Michigan Serves approximately

18,000 children yearly Has separate contractors

collecting data and providing technical assistance and professional development

Part B, Section 619 Works with one grantee

(separate from Part C) to collect data and provide technical assistance and professional development

Serves approximately 24,000 children yearly

Coordination/ Collaboration

Coordinate activities throughout the state to deliver professional development

Collaborate on process of comparing data, shared collection processes, and setting targets

Collaborate on state-based initiatives leading to the improvement of child outcomes (DDI, ICC, Expanding Opportunities)

How are Early Childhood Outcomes Measured?

*Must have at least 6 months of continuous service

Entry Exit How Data is Collected

Part C Within 90 days of enrollment

Within 90 days of exit

Online Child Outcome Summary Form (COSF)

Part B Within 30 days of program entrance

Within days 30 of program exit or 6th birthday

COSF bubble formsAnticipate to be electronic fall 2010 in MSDS

Summary Statement 1: Part C and Part B

Part C Baseline

FFY 0708

Part B Baseline

FFY 0708

Social-Emotional 74% 87%

Knowledge 79% 87%

Behaviors 78% 88%

Summary Statement 2: Part C and Part B

Part C Targets

FFY 0809

Part B Targets

FFY 0809

Social-Emotional 59% 60%

Knowledge 54% 58%

Behaviors 60% 72%

Next Steps

Explore integration of data collection systems

Continue collaboration of technical assistance and professional development activities

Develop policies and practices reflective of current data trends between Part C and Part B systems

Contact Information

Website: www.michigan.gov/ecse includes access to EC Outcomes training videos, guidance documents, and news

Contact Noel Cole: Preschool Special Education: Part B Email: colen@michigan.gov Phone 517 241 6354

Website: www.michigan.gov/earlyon Contact Lisa Wasacz: Infant and Toddler Early

Intervention: Part C Early On Email: wasaczl@michigan.gov Phone: 517 241 4520