Authentic Assessment Learning Modules (English)

Authentic Assessment Primer

Learning Module

Handouts

• Introducing the Cycle of Authentic Assessment: Using What We See and Record
• Observing in My Setting: Why/What/When/How
• More Things I Might Want to Find Out/Assess from Using What You Learn From Observation: A Form of Assessment, by Judy Jablon and Amy Dombro
• Print Examples to Read Aloud
• Small Group: Evaluate/Analyze and Plan

Learning Activities

• Using Data to Inform Teaching: Direction-Following Scenario
• Using Data to Inform Teaching: Expressive Language Scenario
• Using Data to Inform Teaching: Persistence Scenario
• Using Data to Inform Teaching: Early Writing Scenario

Authentic Assessment, Standards and Curricula, Part 1

Learning Module

Authentic Assessment, Standards and Curricula, Part 2

Learning Module

Authentic Assessment, Standards and Curricula, Part 3

Learning Module

Authentic Assessment for Administrators

Learning Module

Handouts

• Authentic Assessment for Administrators Scenarios
• Strategies for Supporting Early Childhood Educators

Authentic Assessment for Children with Disabilities

Learning Module

Handouts

• Early Childhood Indicators of Progress–Preschool: Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards
• Help Me Grow Referral Form–Professionals
• Minnesota 619 Part B Post-Referral Actions
• Minnesota’s Early Childhood Indicators of Progress Birth to Three
• Your Baby at Two Months–Act Early
• What is the difference between an IFSP and an IEP? Pacer Center Action Information Sheet

Authentic Assessment for Children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families

Learning Module

Handouts

• CA Best Practices for Dual Language Learners
• Case Study Activity
• Cultural Family Interview
• Dual Language Environment Checklist
• English Language Learner Resource List
• NAEYC Where We Stand on Assessing English Language Learners
• Screening and Assessment of Young English Language Learners
• The Changing Face of the US Machinot

Authentic Assessment for Children Who Are Dual Language Learners

Learning Module

Handouts

• Bilingual Vocabulary Checklist
• Espinosa Second Language Acquisition and Assessment
• Home Language Questionnaire
• Trainer Guide Observation Strategies

Embedding Authentic Assessment into Everyday Practice

Learning Module

Handouts

• Case Study: Maryela 
• Sample Playground Matrices
• Tips for Embedding Authentic Assessment into Everyday Practice

Using Authentic Assessment to Inform Curriculum, Instruction, and Caregiving

Learning Module

Handouts

• Reflection Worksheets
  • Analyzing Assessment to Determine Individual Child Goal Literacy
  • Analyzing Assessment to Determine Individual Child Goal Math
  • Analyzing Assessment to Determine Individual Child Goal S-E Development
  • Classroom Mathematics Planning Matrix
  • Differentiation
  • Individual Child Planning Matrix
  • Reflections on Button Activity
  • Reflections on Curriculum and Assessment
  • Reflections on Intentional Teaching
  • Taking the Training Home
• Kenny notes
  • Kenny 1
  • Kenny 2
  • Kenny 3
• Shania notes
  • Shania 1
  • Shania 2
  • Shania 3
  • Shania 4

Involving Families in the Authentic Assessment Process

Learning Module

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