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