The vision that is held by the contributors to both the desired results and the Standards Project is that through this collaborative effort, a continuity of outcomes will be achieved for all children in CDE programs. Desired results are generally better measured by using multiple system indicators, no one of which gives full information on all aspects of achievement, while achievement of the system indicators is necessarily measured by using multiple contributor indicators. The table on the following page shows the six desired results, as currently defined, to which all CDE funded child care and development programs are intended to contribute. The child focused results presume that the four developmental domains, i.e., cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development, are interrelated and woven throughout the indicators and measures. Proposed Desired Results for Children and Families Children are personally and socially competent.
Children are effective learners.
Children show physical and motor competence. Children are safe and healthy. Families support their child's learning and development. Families achieve their goals. Evaluation and Accountability Desired Results for Children and Families is being designed to answer the following questions on an ongoing and periodic basis, so that CDD has the information needed to monitor the achievement of desired results and compliance with program performance standards.