Authentic Assessment in Action: Strategies for Preschool Educators
$30.00
Note: Group does NOT mean that a group of people can take the course at the same time. Each person must complete the course independently in his/her own account. “Group” is a way to register someone other than yourself or to purchase more than one of the same course. See note below on registering a staff member.
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Description
This course explores the principles and practices of developmentally appropriate assessment in preschool settings, equipping educators with strategies to gather, analyze, and use data to support children’s growth. Participants will learn the purpose of authentic assessment, overcome common barriers, and use assessment results to inform individualized lesson plans. Through interactive videos, hands-on activities, and practical tools, educators will develop skills to collect meaningful data from multiple sources and create strategies to enhance teaching and family engagement. This training emphasizes culturally responsive, strengths-based approaches to ensure inclusive and effective assessment practices.
In this course, we will cover the following topics:
- What is Preschool Assessment?
- Understanding the Terminology
- What is Authentic Assessment
- Strengths-Based Assessment
- Cultural and Linguistic Considerations
- Why Continuity of Data Matters
- How to Implement Authentic Assessment in Your Classroom
- Overcoming Common Assessment Challenges
- Using Digital Assessment Tools Effectively
- Interpreting Assessment Results
- Creating Individualized Lesson Plans Based on Assessment Data
- Adapting Curriculum for Diverse Learners