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 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 families
in the process, and building on children’s strengths. Those who miss a meeting(s) will still be
eligible to receive a certificate, after the CoP, for credit hours earned (1-5 hours).