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Early Childhood Outcomes Approved Assessment Tools:

Early Childhood Outcomes Approved Assessment Tools:. Work Sampling System 5 th Edition Samuel J. Meisels , EdD , Dorothea B. Marsden, MEd , Judy R. Jablon , MA , Margo Dichtelmiller , PhD. Website:

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Early Childhood Outcomes Approved Assessment Tools:

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  1. Early Childhood OutcomesApproved Assessment Tools: Work Sampling System 5th Edition Samuel J. Meisels, EdD, Dorothea B. Marsden, MEd, Judy R. Jablon, MA, Margo Dichtelmiller, PhD

  2. Website: http://www.pearsonclinical.com/talent/products/100000755/the-work-sampling-system-5th-edition.html#tab-details

  3. Introduction • The Work Sampling System, 5th Edition, includes seven domains which are designed to align to state and national standards for early childhood: • Language and Literacy • Personal and Social Development • Mathematical Thinking • Scientific Thinking • Social Studies • The Arts • Physical Development, Health, and Safety

  4. Administering The Work Sampling System, 5th Edition: • Who can give the assessment? • Is special training needed? • How long does it take to complete the assessment?

  5. Administering The Work Sampling System, 5th Edition cont’d: • How often can it be administered? • What materials are needed? • What environments are required? Publisher provided professional development training videos are located here: • http://www.pearsonclinical.com/talent/products/100000755/the-work-sampling-system-5th-edition.html#tab-details

  6. Early Childhood Outcomes Categories and The Work Sampling System, 5th Edition • Gaining Positive Social Emotional Skills • Learning and Using New Knowledge and Skills • Using Appropriate Behaviors to Meet Their Needs

  7. Gaining Positive Social Emotional Skills

  8. Learning and Using New Knowledge and Skills

  9. Using Appropriate Behaviors to Meet Needs

  10. Family and The Work Sampling System,5th edition Explanation to family of Early Childhood Outcomes Brochurefor families to support involvement from PSN website: http://www.cdd.unm.edu/ecln/PSN/ECOTrainingCenter.html

  11. Family Role In Assessment Supporting the family members in gaining confidence in their ability to observe their child and share those observations with special education staff. Develop an increased understanding of how their child is functioning compared to age expectations. Gain confidence in their ability to observe their child and share those observations with special education staff. Contribute to IEP Team discussions about their child’s strengths and accomplishments and the development of appropriate goals. Learn to track and celebrate the progress that their child is making.

  12. Family Resources: • Home is a learning place - http://center.serve.org/TT/partip2.pdf • Reading to kids - http://center.serve.org/TT/partip5.pdf • Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) - http://center.serve.org/TT/partip13.pdf • School readiness - http://center.serve.org/TT/StartingYourChild.pdf • Pearson Parent Tips – http://www.parentskidsandtesting.com/infographic-how-standardized-tests-are-created-for-your-child/#sthash.c0nOkEfY.dpbs

  13. Working together to gather information: INCLUDING THE TEAM Paraprofessionals Occupational Therapists Speech Language Pathologists Family Others • Physicaltherapists

  14. Ongoing Assessment Use most recent assessment information when completing the Child Outcome Summary Form (COSF)

  15. Resources • Overview including video of The Work Sampling System, 5th Edition: http://www.pearsonclinical.com/childhood/products/100000755/the-work-sampling-system-5th-edition.html#tab-details • The Work Sampling System FAQ: http://www.pearsonclinical.com/talent/products/100000755/the-work-sampling-system-5th-edition.html#tab-faq • Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center http://ectacenter.org/eco/pages/crosswalks.asp • Early Childhood Outcomes brochure for families: http://www.cdd.unm.edu/ecln/PSN/ECOTrainingCenter.html

  16. For more information contact: Preschool Network (PSN) http://cdd.unm.edu/ecln/PSN/index.html

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