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ELLCO Pre-K

ELLCO Pre-K

Tool name

ELLCO Pre-K Set

Use to evaluate

ELLCO Pre-K examines 19 items in 5 critical areas: Classroom structure, curriculum, language environment, books and book reading, and print and early writing

Age range

Pre-K

Completed by

Researchers, supervisors, program directors, principals, administrators and/or teachers

Time commitment

Approximately 1–1½ hours

How can you nourish children’s early literacy and language development?

Use ELLCO Pre-K to improve literacy practices and supports in preschool classrooms

The Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO) tool helps build better literacy programs by assessing the quality of the classroom environment and teachers’ practices. With ELLCO, educators gather the essential data needed for professional development and program improvement that lead to better literacy outcomes for young children.

ELLCO Pre-K is designed specifically for early childhood settings, focusing on important preliteracy activities like storybook reading, circle time conversations, and child-originated storywriting

Use ELLCO K–3 to assess literacy practices and supports in early elementary settings and CHELLO to rate the early literacy environment in home-based child care settings.

Benefits

  • get a complete picture of classrooms’ literacy environment
  • meet NAEYC and IRA recommendations for print-rich preschool environments
  • give teachers explicit guidance on ways to strengthen the quality of teaching practices in positive, supportive ways

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What You'll Need

ELLCO Pre-K

ELLCO Pre-K Set

$63.00

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Includes

User's Guide

Tool

Training

Get training on Using the Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO) Toolkit from Brookes on Location.

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