Resources and Tools for AzEIP Service Providers
Guidance documents to educate AzEIP team members and answer questions
The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA) identifies that the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) process is a team decision-making process involving discussion about the child's functioning across settings and situations by those who know the child best. The following resources will support teams to make consistent decisions when rating a child's functioning relative to age-expected behavior at a specific point in time.
General COS Resources
- The Breadth of the Three Child Outcome (English)
- The Breadth of the Three Child Outcomes (Spanish)
- Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Definitions: 7-Point Rating Scale Criteria (English)
- Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Definitions: 7-Point Rating Scale Criteria (Spanish)
- Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Process Quick Reference Guide
- Decision Tree for Global Child Outcome Summary Rating Discussions (English)
- Decision Tree for Global Child Outcome Summary Rating Discussions (Spanish)
- Effective Documentation of Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Ratings
- Integrating Child and Family Outcomes into the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Process
- Special Considerations When Using the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) 7-Point Scale: Questions and Answers
Age Anchoring Guidance
- Age Anchoring Guidance for Determining Child Outcomes Summary
- Larimer County Age Anchoring Tool Outcome 1
- Larimer County Age Anchoring Tool Outcome 2
- Larimer County Age Anchoring Tool Outcome 3
- North Dakota Early Childhood Outcomes Process Age Expectation Developmental Milestones
- North Dakota DPI Age Expectation Developmental Milestones — Quick Reference
COS Practice Opportunities
- Child Outcomes Summary Process - 8 Modules
- Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA) Center: Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Practice Scenarios (COS-PS)
- ECTA Center: Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Process Discussion Prompts
Talking with Families about Global Child Outcomes
- The Family Guide to Participating in the Child Outcomes Measurement Process (English)
- The Family Guide to Participating in the Child Outcomes Measurement Process (Spanish)
Leadership Resources
Arizona Forms
AzEIP Resources
Additional Resources
Guidance
- Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 Correction of Noncompliance Guidance
- ADES/AzEIP FFY 2025 Monitoring Rally January 2026
Child File Review Forms
- Indicator 1: Timely Provision of Services Child File Review Form and Guidance (English)
- Indicator 7: 45-Day Timeline Child File Review Form and Guidance (English)
- Related Requirement: Timely Prior Written Notice Eligibility Child File Review Form and Guidance
- Indicator 8A: Transition Planning Meeting (TPM) Child File Review Form and Guidance (English)
- Indicator 8B: PEA Notification Child File Review Form and Guidance (English)
- Indicator 8C: Transition Conference (TC) Child File Review Form and Guidance (English)
- Related Requirement: Transition Conference - PEA Invited Child File Review Form and Guidance (English)
Fidelity
- AzEIP Fidelity Tool Coaching Log and Coaching Practices Rating Scale
- AzEIP Job Aid: Developing Participation-Based Outcomes
Forms
- Early Intervention Contact Log
- Individual Family Teaming Report
- Joint Visit Planning Tool
- Quarterly Progress Report
- Selecting the Most Likely Team Lead Worksheet
AzEIP Evidence-Based Practices Presentations
- Introduction to Team Based Early Intervention - 03/25/2025
- Coaching Practices: Joint Planning - 04/22/2025
- Coaching Practices: Observation - 05/27/2025
- Coaching Practices: Action/Practice - 06/24/2025
- Coaching Practices: Reflection - 07/22/2025
- Coaching Practices: Feedback - 08/26/2025
- Selecting the Team Lead and Coordinating Joint Visits - 10/28/2025
- Team Meetings - 11/25/2025
- Natural Learning Environment Practices AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - 02/24/2026
Resources
Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP) Resources
- Choosing the most likely Team Lead
- Coaching to Support Parent-Mediated Child Learning
- Common Misperceptions about Coaching in Early Intervention
Early Intervention Teaming and Coaching Handbooks Resources
Other Resources
Job Aids
- Approved Screening and Evaluation Instruments
- AzEIP Interim IFSP Decision Tree
- Child and Family Assessment
- Decision Tree for Global Child Outcome Summary Rating Discussions - English
- Decision Tree for Global Child Outcome Summary Rating Discussions - Spanish
- Developmental Special Instructionist Transcript Review Process
- Funding Sources Listed on the IFSP Job Aid
- Identifying a Pathway Forward When Families Cancel Job Aid - English
- Identifying a Pathway Forward When Families Cancel Job Aid - Spanish
- Informed Clinical Opinion Guidance
- Prior Written Notice Job Aid
- Service Coordinator Monthly Family Contact Job Aid
- Service Coordination Responsibilities Job Aid
- Service Coordinator Transcript Review Process
- Transfers Job Aid
- Transition Conference Agenda Job Aid
- Transition Conference Sample Script Job Aid
Technical Assistance (TA) Bulletins
- AzEIP Delay Reasons Indicators 1,7, and 8c TA Bulletin (English) - 04/01/2026
- AzEIP Supplemental Technical Assistance IFSP Meetings and Obtaining Family Signatures - 04/01/2026
- Transfers Technical Assistance Bulletin - 10/01/2025
- Supporting Military-Connected Families Technical Assistance Bulletin - 04/09/2025
- AzEIP Cover Sheet for DDD Application for Eligibility Determination Technical Assistance Bulletin - 04/01/2025
- Consent for Assessment Technical Assistance Bulletin - 12/27/2024
- Documenting Other Services on the IFSP Technical Assistance Bulletin - 11/21/2024
- AzEIP Guidance on the Use of Alternative Services - 11/15/2024
- Early Head Start (EHS) Program Collaboration Technical Assistance Bulletin - 10/24/2024
- House Bill 2137 Technical Assistance Bulletin - 09/01/2024
- Service Families Experiencing Homelessness Technical Assistance Bulletin - 08/09/2024
- Record Review Report/Prior Written Notice Technical Assistance Bulletin - 07/01/2024
- Request for Reconsideration Process Technical Assistance Bulletin - 07/01/2024
- Transfer of Service Coordination to DDD Technical Assistance Bulletin - 04/30/2024
- Serving Children in Early Intervention When Parents Share Custody Technical Assistance Bulletin - 04/30/2024
- Family Out of State for Extended Period of Time Technical Assistance Bulletin - 01/29/2024
- Informed Written Consent on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Technical Assistance Bulletin - 12/01/2023
- Updated AzEIP Early Intervention Contact Log (GCI-1094A) and Policy Reminders Technical Assistance Bulletin - 11/30/2023
- AzEIP Eligibility Criteria for Established Conditions Technical Assistance Bulletin - 11/29/2023
- Transition Technical Assistance Bulletin - 05/11/2023
- Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Technical Assistance Bulletin - 03/28/2023
- DDD Eligibility Application for Children with DCS Technical Assistance Bulletin - 01/6/2023
Programmatic Meetings/Webinars
- Family Practices AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - March 2026
- Implementing the Initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Programmatic Meeting - November 2024
- Initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Part Two AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - October 2024
- Initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Part One AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - September 2024
- Child Outcomes Summary AzEIP Programmatic Meeting- August 2024
- Initial Child and Family Assessment AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - July 2024
- Eligibility AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - June 2024
- Initial Visit AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - May 2024
- Referrals and Initial Phone Call AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - April 2024
- Explaining Family Rights and Dispute Resolution Options AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - March 2024
- Supporting Families with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - January 2024
- Recognizing Signs of Abuse/Neglect and Writing an Incident Report AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - November 2023
- Autism Screenings AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - October 2023
- Transition AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - September 2023
- Family Delay AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - August 2023
- Review of an IFSP AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - July 2023
- Service Coordination Services AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - June 2023
- Interim IFSPs AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - May 2023
- Findings Letter AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - April 2023
- Contact Logs AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - March 2023
- Monitoring Feedback AzEIP Programmatic Meeting - January 2023
- AzEIP/DDD Eligibility Application Webinar - January 2023
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts as specified through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Action (IDEA). Below are Federal statute, rules and regulation, policy letters and OSEP supporting guidance that are required for IDEA, Part C programs.
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C
OSEP Policy Letters and Support Guidance
- Joint Dear Colleague Letter on Early Hearing Detection and Intervention and Part C Programs (August 5, 2024)
- Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children With Disabilities Under the IDEA
- Policy Statement: Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs (November 28, 2023)
- 2023 Early Childhood Transition Questions and Answers
- Letter on Military-Connected Children with Disabilities (November 9, 2023)
- Dear Colleague Letter: General Supervision Responsibilities (July 24, 2023)
- Guidance on State General Supervision Responsibilities under Parts B and C of the IDEA (July 24, 2023)
- Policy Letter: March 17, 2023, to Nix
Arizona State Resources
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable modification based on language or disability should submit a request as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the modification. The process for requesting a reasonable modification can be found at Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Modification
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