States, as part of the Annual Performance Report (APR), collect data on three child outcome areas to be used as a measure of the impact of early childhood special education programs.  These Child outcomes focus on skills and abilities children use to be successful in everyday activities and routines as well as skills children need to be successful in future school settings.

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Nancy Fuhrman has worked on the Special Education Team at the Department of Public Instruction for 31 years.  In her role with the team, she focuses on data collection and reporting

Michelle Ogorek is the Statewide Early Childhood Consultant. Her role supports providing quality inclusive services for preschoolers with IEPs.