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Clinicians participating in NOMS will be asked to collect data at the time of the student's IEP and will have two options for methods of data collection— scannable forms or the Internet.
NOMS data collection will involve the reporting of information that clinicians already have as part of the student's educational records and will include information on the following:
- Demographics
- Eligibility for speech and language services
- Functional communication abilities using the Functional Communication Measures (FCMs), a seven-point rating scale developed by ASHA (see Sample Schools FCM)
- Service delivery model(s)
- Amount, frequency, and intensity of services
- Satisfaction of teachers
Clinicians will not be asked to administer any specific formal or informal assessments and will not be asked to withhold treatment in any way.
NOMS is a supplement to, rather than a replacement of, standardized testing. Standardized testing is useful and often required to qualify and place students in speech-language or special education services. However, standardized tests often are not written in functional terms and are not outcomes-based. Results of standardized tests are often presented in speech-language pathology jargon, which is often difficult for parents, students, and even teachers to understand. These formalized test scores reflect how a student improves on a test, but do not indicate how their improved communication abilities have translated to improved performance in the classroom, in social activities, and other functional day-to-day activities.
What Can Participants in NOMS Expect From ASHA?
- Self-study training program, data collection materials, and technical assistance
(clinicians may earn 0.2 ASHA continuing education units (CEUs) for successful completion of the training to become a Registered NOMS User)
- Access to a summary and analysis of your data, as well as national data for benchmarking
Outcomes in Schools | Benefits of NOMS | Using NOMS Data | Collecting NOMS Data
How to Become Involved | FAQ | Register for NOMS
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