Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Ratings and Maryland COS Descriptions Beginning at the top Four columns of information Text qualifier regarding age-appropriateness Buckets with color, volume coding and rating scale Numerical value Descriptor Overall Age appropriateness Complete means Green bucket with AE completely filled 7 Child shows functioning expected for his or her age in all or almost all everyday situations that are part of the life. child’s Functioning is considered appropriate for his or her age. No one has any concerns about the functioning in this outcome area. child’s Relative to same age peers, ______ has all of the skills that we would expect of a child his age in the area of (outcome[e.g., taking action to meet needs]). Green bucket with AE almost full 6 functioning generally is considered appropriate for his or her age but there are some significant Child’s concerns about the functioning in this outcome area. These concerns are substantial enough to suggest child’s monitoring or possible additional support. Although age-appropriate, the functioning may border on not keeping pace with age expectations. child’s Relative to same age peers, ______ has the skills that we would expect of his age in regard to (outcome); however, there are concerns with how he (functional area that is of concern/quality of ability/lacking skill). Some Not Age-Appropriate/Some Age-Appropriate Somewhat means: Green bucket with AE about 7/ full Yellow buck with IF half full
Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Ratings and Maryland COS Descriptions Beginning at the top Four columns of information Text qualifier regarding age-appropriateness Buckets with color, volume coding and rating scale Numerical value Descriptor Overall Age appropriateness Complete means Green bucket with AE completely filled 7 Child shows functioning expected for his or her age in all or almost all everyday situations that are part of the child’s life. Functioning is considered appropriate for his or her age. No one has any concerns about the child’s functioning in this outcome area. Relative to same age peers, ______ has all of the skills that we would expect of a child his age in the area of (outcome[e.g., taking action to meet needs]). Green bucket with AE almost full 6 Child’s functioning generally is considered appropriate for his or her age but there are some significant concerns about the child’s functioning in this outcome area. These concerns are substantial enough to suggest monitoring or possible additional support. Although age-appropriate, the child’s functioning may border on not keeping pace with age expectations. Relative to same age peers, ______ has the skills that we would expect of his age in regard to (outcome); however, there are concerns with how he (functional area that is of concern/quality of ability/lacking skill). Some Not Age-Appropriate/Some Age-Appropriate Somewhat means: Green bucket with AE about 7/ full Yellow buck with IF half full
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