When assessing whether a student with complex communication needs is eligible for AAC interventions, make sure that the behavior sample is sufficient to determine the individual’s strengths and needs. See five other necessary conditions for ensuring that AAC assessment is valid and reliable, in this infographic adapted from Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Read More
See this tip sheet to learn ways to share information with families about their child's development and progress towards goals. Read More
Read this tip sheet to get strategies for involving families in early childhood assessments. Read More
Get 11 innovative suggestions for assessing student understanding in this free download, adapted from Reimagining Special Education. Read More
Literacy experts point to evidence-based reading instruction as the most effective method for teaching young children how to read. Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K-6 is an engaging text that explains the research base for the science of reading and demystifies the essential components of structured literacy instruction. Learn more about it in this fact sheet! Read More
Check out this tip sheet adapted from The Art and Practice of Home Visiting, Second Edition to learn 7 Characteristics of a Possible Language Disorder. Read More
Read this excerpt from The Capute Scales: Cognitive Adaptive Test/Clinical Linguistic & Auditory Milestone Scale to get an inside look at Chapter 1: The Development of the Capute Scales. Read More
Read this excerpt from Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment 2 to get an inside look at Chapter 1, A Review of the Transdisciplinary Play-Based System and Chapter 2, Sensorimotor Development Domain. Read More
This session will highlight how authentic assessment for eligibility and progress monitoring can continue with AEPSinteractive, the online management system for Assessment Evaluation and Programming System for Infants and Children (AEPS), during the COVID-19 health crisis. You’ll learn about AEPSi features that promote teaming, family engagement, and transition between Part C and Part B services. Using AEPSi for OSEP reporting and kindergarten transition during this time will also be featured. An interactive Q&A will follow the presentation. Read More
This worksheet is designed to provide assistance during the early stages of developing your screening program. However, staff may find it useful to refer back to this worksheet even after your program is established. Use this worksheet to check your program’s progress and see how well you are implementing your ASQ screening program. Read More
