Planning for Assessment
This in-service suite describes how teachers can plan efficiently for conducting ongoing assessment of children's learning in the preschool classroom.
Preschoolers
Collecting and Using Work Samples
This in-service suite describes how to collect and use work samples to document children's learning in the preschool classroom.
More than Fun and Games: Digital Technologies and Children's Learning
Learn how to use technology in the preschool classroom.
Collecting and Using Video
There are many ways teachers can use video in a classroom. Explore this in-service suite to learn how to use it to collect information to document child progress.
Partnering with Families
This in-service suite describes ways to work in partnership with families in order to facilitate ongoing child assessment.
Transitions: From the Children's Perspective
In this video, learn what transition to kindergarten means from a child’s perspective. Find out what activities become important to children as they make this big change.
Transitions: A Community Perspective on Transitioning Into Kindergarten
Collaboration is key to successful transitions. Learn how the community, receiving school districts, and Head Start programs can work together to ensure a smooth transition for children and families.
Play Space Assessment for Preschool
This tool helps to identify the strengths and needs of an existing play space, and serves as a basis for setting priorities and planning enhancements and improvements.
Transition to Kindergarten: Why It Matters and How to Promote Success
Take a look at this overview of the “what, why, and how” of successful kindergarten transitions.
Ongoing Child Assessment
These 15-minute In-service Suites are a professional development resource for staff in busy, active early childhood centers and programs. They are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching and assessment practices.