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Creative Curriculum
Learning Accomplishment Profile (LAP)
Environment Rating Scales
Child Observation Record
Selecting the Appropriate Assessment for Young Children
In-depth look at various assessments instruments available for use with young children, definitions of assessment terms, criteria for different assessment needs, and the methods of collecting assessment information. During this training, participants will:
- Learn the differences between screens and assessments
- Discuss the differences between criterion-referenced and norm-referenced assessments
- Will explore comprehensive screening and assessment process
- Learn how to identify the screens and assessments that will best meet programmatic needs
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Documenting Children's Development
An exploration of techniques for observing, recording, and evaluating a child's developmental progress. During this training, participants will:
- Learn strategies and techniques to effectively develop and enhance their child observation skills
- Receive information on strategies and techniques to develop and enhance their skills for effective and objective record keeping of child observation information
- Learn techniques for using child observation as a tool for collection of assessment information and for instructional planning
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Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning, 3rd Edition (DIAL-3)
Participants are trained on the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning, 3rd Edition results. During this training, participants will:
- Become familiar with the testing materials for each area screen
- Learn procedures for administering and scoring screens for the three early childhood areas
- Be given opportunities to practice administrating, scoring, and interpreting assessment results
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Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO)
This session provides training on the Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO), the instrument that assesses environmental factors in early literacy and language development. PreK-3rd grade educators are instructed on the instrument's administration and use of the assessment results. During this training, participants will:
- Become familiar with components of the assessment instrument
- Learn procedures for administering and scoring of the instrument
- Be given opportunities to practice administering, scoring and interpreting assessment results
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