Indicator 7: Percent of preschool children aged 3 through 5 with IEPs who demonstrate improved:
A. Positive social-emotional skills (including social relationships);
B. Acquisition and use of knowledge and skills (including early language/communication and early literacy); and
C. Use of appropriate behaviors to meet their needs.
The New Hampshire Department of Education IDEA Part B Special Education State Performance Plan (SPP) For 2005-2010

POMS Resources

Trainings for New Users of AEPSi and TS GOLD
In an effort to support your transition from Brigance to either AEPSi or TS GOLD, the NHDOE in collaboration with PTAN is sponsoring trainings during the week of February 6, 2012.  There will be 3 TS GOLD sessions, 2 in Concord and 1 in the North Country (pick the 1 you want to attend) and one AEPSi session in Concord. Download the flyers below and register through PTAN by 1/31/12 to insure your spot.

TS GOLD Training Flyer
AEPSi Training Flyer

Click here for handouts and resources discussed at the 2/9/12 training, “AEPSi for New Users”.  Note: all documents are stored on Google Docs; sign up for a free gmail account in order to access them.

Searchable POMS Spreadsheet

Here is a searchable Microsoft Excel spreadsheet of all NH school districts, their POMS Contact Person and the POMS tool currently in use.

POMS Tools Searchable Spreadsheet 12.14.11

New Offers From Publishers!
AEPSi Special Offer for New Subscribers (through 9.30.12)
AEPSi Special Offer For New Referrals

TS GOLD Special Offer for New Subscribers (through 1.31.12)

NH POMS Toolkit – revised February 2011
The purpose of this toolkit is to provide the preschool special education community with the resources needed to participate in the NH Preschool Outcomes Measurement System (POMS).  The first version of this toolkit was created in 2006 by PTAN in collaboration with the NH DOE Bureau of Special Education, the Early Childhood Outcomes Center (ECO) and a dedicated group of NH early childhood special education stakeholders.  This updated and revised edition provides current knowledge and resources to support POMS implementation.
NHPOMS Toolkit – 2011

POMS Assessment Tools
Based on considerable work done at the national and state level and with feedback from NH practitioners, two tools are recommended by the NH DOE for assessing preschool outcomes. These tools have online data collection capability. Districts may use either or both tools to assess child progress.
AEPSi
Teaching Strategies GOLD

Each of these assessment systems has been “cross walked” to the child outcome areas. The crosswalks show which items or areas on the assessments tools address each of the three outcomes:
AEPS Crosswalk
NH Brigance Crosswalk Required Items
Teaching Strategies GOLD Crosswalk

Teaching Strategies Gold has also been “cross walked” with the NH Early Learning Guildelines
TS GOLD Alignment with NH ELG

Tip sheets have been developed for each tool to assist with online data input:
AEPSi Tips Sheet
AEPSi Troubleshooting
Brigance Tips Sheet [Revised]
Brigance Troubleshooting
TSGOLD Tips [Draft]

Roundtable sessions were held during August 2011 to provide the opportunity for ‘field users’ to meet with publisher representatives, PTAN staff and NHDOE representatives to discuss the strengths and challenges of each tool and identify needs for improvement.  Below are minutes from each meeting:
AEPSi Minutes 8.11.11
Brigance Minutes 8.19.11
TS-GOLD Minutes 8.17.11

“Interactive Online Assessment Options: A Review of the AEPSi” an article published in the International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, Volume 2, Issue 3 December 2010.

A Review of AEPSi

Related Resources:

Using Video to Enhance Outcomes for Young Children and Their Families
Video is a valuable tool for early care and education practitioners and can be used in many ways, including documenting child progress, evaluation, assessment, coaching, consultation, reflective practice, reflective supervision, family education, and professional development. The Digital Video Initiative at California’s Desired Results access Project recently posted seven videos online that illustrate ways in which teachers have been using digital video to enhance their practices and support preschool inclusion. Each of the videos can be viewed online or downloaded for use in professional development activities. To learn more, go to http://draccess.org/videoinitiative/

The Early Childhood Outcomes Center
NH Preschool Special Education Outcomes FAQ
New Hampshire Early Learning Curriculum Guidelines & Preschool Child Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities ~ Ages 3-5

Related NH DOE Memos and Documents:

FY’12 Memo #10: Change in NH Special Education POMS
FY’12 POMS Data Reporting Timelines
FY’10 NHDOE Preschool Outcome Measurement System (POMS) Professional Development Plan
FY’09 Memo #45: Preschool Outcome Measurement System: Timely, Accurate and Complete Data
FY’09 Memo #30: Preschool Outcome Measurement System
FY’09 Memo #13: NH Preschool Outcome Data Reporting Process and Timeline
FY’08 Memo #16: NH Preschool Special Eduction Outcome Data Collection for the State Performance Plan
FY’08 Memo #29: NH Preschool Special Education Outcome Measurement System
FY’07 Memo #2: PSE Outcomes Measurement System
FY’07 Memo #3: Follow up to Memo#2
FY’06 Memo #29: FY’07 Preschool Funding