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Ohio’s Early Childhood Comprehensive Assessment System. Overview. Assessment System Purpose Assessment Components Early Learning Assessment Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Timelines and Next Steps . 2. Purpose.
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Overview • Assessment System Purpose • Assessment Components • Early Learning Assessment • Kindergarten Readiness Assessment • Timelines and Next Steps 2
Purpose • Support children’s development and academic achievement to improve educational outcomes • Measure the progress of children in all essential domains of school readiness
Scope • All essential domains of school readiness • ONE Comprehensive Assessment System with built-in accommodations for ALL students • Extensive reliability and validity research including review by a national expert panel • Aligned to state and national standards
Assessment System Components Online Reporting System Multiple Methods of Measurement Professional Development Comprehensive Assessment System Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Early Learning Assessment
Early Learning Assessment • Teachers will be able to • Track children’s learning trajectories • Individualize learning opportunities and plan for intervention • Ensure that children are on the path for kindergarten readiness • Informs Early Childhood Outcomes for preschool children with disabilities
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment • Identify individual children’s needs and provide necessary supports to children and teachers • Assist teachers in data-driven instructional decision making at the child and classroom level • Provide families with information about their children’s learning and development • Inform prior early learning and development stakeholders
Item Types • Selected response items • Performance tasks • Observation rubrics
Technologies • Online Reporting System • Assessment administration and scoring • Data capture and reporting • Electronic Learning Community • Professional development • Virtual Performance Assessment • Interactive items for students
Professional Development • Train-the-trainer Model • Web-based training, coaching, and technical assistance • Online learning communities • Use of simulation activities
Administration Timelines • Kindergarten Readiness Assessment • Administration Window: First day of school through November 1st. • Language and literacy portion will meet TGRG requirements if administered by 9/30 • Early Learning Assessment • Fall & Spring administration model • Optional continuous use model throughout year
Next Steps • February 12, 2:30-4pm statewide webcast • Regional in-person meetings • Teacher training April 1 to early September 2014 for Kindergarten Readiness Assessment