e-DECA
The e-DECA is a web-based computer version of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA). The e-DECA administers the assessment online in either Spanish or English, completes all scoring, stores results in a database, and generates numeric and graphic summaries of results.
Available reports:
- Individual child profile
- Classroom profile
- Rater comparison (parent to parent, teacher to parent, and teacher to teacher)
- Pre and post test comparisons to measure outcomes
- Parent letter
To view an online demonstration of the e-DECA, visit www.e-deca.org.
Hardware & Software Requirements
For PCs
- Processor: 233 MHz required; 300 MHz or higher recommended
- RAM: 128 MB required; 256 MB or higher recommended (Note: Windows XP requires 256 MB RAM)
- Hard Drive: 150 MB of available hard disk space
- Monitor: Super VGA (800x600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
- Operating System: Windows 98, Windows SP, Windows 2000, Windows NT
- Software: Adobe Reader version 6.0 or better
- Internet: Internet access through an ISP or connectivity allowing free access to the Web of at least 56 kbps access speed. Dial-up will cause the e-DECA to run slowly. Recommend broadband access (ISDN, DSL, cable modem, T1, etc.) for heavy usage.
- Browser: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
- Printer: Color printer recommended, but not required
For Macs
- Processor: PowerPC G3 processor
- RAM: 32 MB required; 64 MB or more recommended
- Memory: 70 MB of available hard disk space
- Operating System: MAC OS X or OS 8.1 through OS 9.x
- Software: Adobe Reader version 6.0 or better
- Internet: Internet access through an ISP or connectivity allowing free access to the Web of at least 56 kbps access speed. Dial-up will cause the e-DECA to run slowly. Recommend broadband access (ISDN, DSL, cable modem, T1, etc.) for heavy usage.
- Browser: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
- Printer: Color printer recommended, but not required
e-DECA Products
The e-DECA program requires an annual Web maintenance license and online electronic record forms. Each license allows one person full administrative access to the e-DECA data for her/his program. This "administrator" is also responsible for delegating the appropriate access privileges to the program's staff. Online electronic record forms can be purchased for use By-Administration or By-Child. The By-Administration option is a block of 40 electronic DECA Record forms. The By-Child option allows the user an unlimited number of administrations per child per year. With either option, unused electronic forms can be carried over from one year to the next.
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