Course Details

Assessment: Beyond the Basics of Observation and Data Utilization-Online

Course ID 114588

Pennsylvania Key

(800) 284-6031

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Description

This course provides an overview of classroom assessments of young children and how information from assessments can be used to inform instruction. Learners will explore four basic types of assessment: Screening, Diagnostic, Formative and Summative. They will use observation as an assessment strategy. And they will use child assessment data by employing the Interpret-Act-Communicate model.

Each module within the course has a test at the end. You must pass with a 90% in order to move on to the next module. You may take the test again if needed or review each module as needed.

Target Audience-
Lead teachers, Site Supervisors, Assistant Directors, TA Consultants

4.00 Hours

Course Level

C2: Knowledge Application

PQAS Approved

Course Category

Preschool/Pre-K

Act 48
Pre-K Counts

(4 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Observing & Recording Behavior (4 Hours)

Administrators

Directors

Center Staff

Pre-K Counts

Coaches

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

-Explain basic features of effective assessments and describe four basic types of assessment: Screening,
Diagnostic, Formative and Summative
-Use an observation-based process as a method for conducting authentic child assessments.
-Utilize child assessment data to inform instruction and engage families by employing an Examine -
Interpret- Act - Communicate approach.

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