Checkpoint Dates
Early Childhood Outcomes for Preschool Special Education
School Year 2010 – 2011
Checkpoint Season
Fall
Winter
Observation
and
Documentation
Begins
August 15
(or 1st day of
program)
October 30
Spring
February 15
Summer (optional)
June 2
Children
Entering
Mid Year
On Entry
Ratings
Completed
Online Data Finalized
September 24 through
October 28
29 Oct 10
January 10 through
February 13
April 29 through May
30
July 10 through
August 13
14 Feb 11
6 to10 Weeks from Date
of Entry
After the first rating,
proceed with the
published checkpoint
schedule.
Nearest Checkpoint Data
Exception 1: If the child
enters at a point when
there are fewer than 6
weeks of programming
and/or services remaining,
but the child will resume
participation, postpone the
assessment until program
and/or services resume.
Example: The child enters
on April 15 and summer
break begins on June 1,
postpone the initial
assessment until the first
day back in the fall.
Exception 2: If the child
enters at a point when
there are fewer than 6
weeks of programming
and/or services remaining
and the child will not be
resuming participation,
exclude the child from the
OSEP assessment.
Example: The child enters
preschool on April 15 and
summer break begins on June
1. The child will transition to
kindergarten
31 May 11
14 Aug 11