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Early Childhood OutcomesApproved Assessment Tools:
Work Sampling System5th Edition
Samuel J. Meisels, EdD, Dorothea B. Marsden, MEd, Judy R. Jablon, MA, Margo Dichtelmiller, PhD
Website:
http://www.pearsonclinical.com/talent/products/100000755/the-work-sampling-system-5th-edition.html#tab-details
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
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?
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
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
Gaining Positive Social Emotional Skills
Domain Assesses the Outcome?
Language and Literacy No
Personal & Social Development
Yes
Mathematical Thinking No
Scientific Thinking No
Social Studies No
*The Arts Not included in crosswalk
Physical Development, Health, and Safety
No
Learning and Using New Knowledge and Skills
Domain Assesses the Outcome?
Language and Literacy Yes
Personal and Social Development
Yes
Mathematical Thinking Yes
Scientific Thinking Yes
Social Studies Yes
*The Arts Not included in crosswalk
Physical Development, Health, and Safety
No
Using Appropriate Behaviors to Meet Needs
Domain Assesses the Outcome?
Language and Literacy No
Personal and Social Development
Yes
Mathematical Thinking No
Scientific Thinking No
Social Studies No
*The Arts Not included in crosswalk
Physical Development, Health, and Safety
Yes
Family and The Work Sampling System,5th edition
Explanation to family of Early Childhood Outcomes
Brochure for families to support involvement from PSN website:http://www.cdd.unm.edu/ecln/PSN/ECOTrainingCenter.html
Family Role In AssessmentSupporting the family members in gaining
confidence in their ability to observe their child and share those observations with special education staff.
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.
Develop an increased understanding of how
their child is functioning compared to age
expectations.
Learn to track and celebrate the progress
that their child is making.
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
Working together to gather information: INCLUDING THE TEAM
Physical therapists
Paraprofessionals
Others
Occupational Therapists
Speech Language Pathologists
Family
Ongoing Assessment
Use most recent assessment
information when completing the Child Outcome Summary
Form (COSF)
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
For more information contact:
Preschool Network (PSN)
http://cdd.unm.edu/ecln/PSN/index.html