Evaluation and assessment is the process of gathering information for the purpose of making a determination - either about a child's eligibility for ESE services or to assess the on-going progress of the child in a program. The purpose of evaluation determines what type of assessment is used - from standardized norm-referenced instruments, to criterion-referenced instruments, observations and teacher generated assessments. Evaluations used to determine eligibility for services must be culturally appropriate and provided in the child's native language. Once the evaluation process determines the need for special services and supports for the child, assessment in the preschool classroom should be on-going and use multiple indicators of progress which are linked to the curriculum and to the IEP goals and used to make instructional decisions for the child.
Documents:
This page contains documents that provide information specific to the community of practice under which it is listed. The documents include power point presentations, handouts from meetings, position papers and technical assistance papers.
* New Child Outcomes Measurement System Materials: The most current material from the DOE/BEESS and the Early Steps State Office regarding the state initiative for a Child Outcomes Measurement System is available here.
eUpdates
TATS eUpdates are a service of the Technical Assistance & Training System Communities of Practice. The TATS eUpdates are intended to provide current information related to best practices or trends in the education of young children with special needs in the areas of Transition, Program Effectiveness, Inclusion, Curriculum & Instruction, Evaluation & Assessment, and Family Involvement.
Links:
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References:
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