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ECS - Standards & Instruments

ECS - Standards & Instruments

The Early Childhood Screening program is provided through school districts according to standards identified in Minnesota Statutes and Rules. The Early Childhood Screening program incorporates the Minnesota Department of Health standards for the screening of children. This page includes links to the Early Childhood Screening Program Standards, the Quality Indicators Framework, and instruments to evaluate the quality of screening programs for children in Minnesota.

Quality Indicators Framework Survey
A family questionnaire to evaluate screening program effectiveness. (English , Hmong , Russian , Somali , Spanish , Vietnamese )
Early Childhood Screening Program Standards  148Kb (9/18/06)
     Information on the standardization, clinical tools, personnel, and staff qualifications for each component of Early Childhood Screening.
Quality Indicators Framework  1Mb (7/27/05)
     A guide to assist schools, organizations, and communities in planning and evaluating screening programs.
Quality Indicators Framework Checklist  127Kb (7/27/05)
     Self-assessment for child health and developmental screening program evaluation.