Implementation of Results Matter and Improving Preschool Outcomes for Children with Disabilities

Results Matter Handbook

The Results Matter Handbook has detailed information to support the full implementation of Results Matter for children ages three through age five who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Colorado requires that preschool programs who serve children with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) use Results Matter assessment to support the learning of children served by the program and to communicate progress to families.

View the Results Matter Handbook

Additional Information

Results Matter Assurances

General Procedures (PDF) - Updated June 2023
Data Security (PDF) - Updated June 2023

Reporting Requirements for Preschool Special Education

OSEP Reporting for Preschool Special Education

Results Matter Checkpoint Deadlines for 2023-24

Documentation Window

During this window providers observe, document, and complete preliminary ratings and may finalize baseline ratings based upon what is observed and collected from other sources.

Fall

Aug 15 (or first program day) – Oct 1

Winter

Oct 21 – Jan 22

Spring

Feb 3 – Apr 23

Summer (optional)

May 4 – July 23

Assessment Rating Window*

During this window, providers make final determinations about how to rate the child on each of the assessment indicators. Observation and documentation continue.

Fall

Oct 1 – Oct 20

Winter

Jan 23– Feb 2

Spring

Apr 24 – May 3

Summer (optional)

July 24 – Aug 2

Online Data Finalized

Assessment data on every indicator should be finalized by providers in the assessment system for the child NO LATER THAN the following dates for each checkpoint.*

Fall

October 20, 2023

Winter

February 2, 2024

Spring

May 3, 2024

Summer (optional)

August 2, 2024

*It is important to enter data and finalize a baseline rating for children as soon as initial evidence for each objective becomes available, this baseline rating may be finalized prior to the assessment rating window. This is especially important for children with an IEP. See the complete guidance in Treating the First Assessment Period as a Baseline (PDF)

Approved Assessments for Results Matter

Results Matter Assessment Choices

Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children (AEPS™), Second Edition

COR Advantage® by HighScope

COR Advantage® homepage
HighScope and Colorado
COR Advantage® Support Contacts for Colorado Educators
The HighScope Curriculum and COR Advantage® With Colorado Academic Standards for Preschool Alignment

GOLD® by Teaching Strategies

Results Matter Assessment Selection Process

Comparison of Tools Through Approval Criteria for Results Matter Assessments

2019 Selection Criteria for Results Matter Assessment Tools (PDF)

2018 Early Childhood Assessment Survey and Focus Group Report
Feedback on Colorado’s early childhood assessment system was gathered through a survey and focus groups conducted in Winter 2018.

Technology, when used appropriately, can be a powerful tool in early childhood education. What’s particularly beneficial for educators and families that participate in Results Matter is that they have access to online systems that provide real-time reporting and digital portfolios.

Children's assessment results are recorded using secure online systems that allow immediate access to a variety of progress reports including reports about Colorado standards. Access-controlled reports are available in real time at the child, classroom, site, program, and state level. Documentation can be uploaded to create a rich digital portfolio of children’s learning and development. While not required, educators have the added option of capturing this evidence of growth through pictures and videos which can be particularly transformative material for engaging families in the assessment process.