An Overview of the WV Pre-K Child Assessment System Prepared by the WVDE Office of School Readiness Revised April 2012

The WV Pre-K Child Assessment System is a formative assessment initiative which includes pre-k children’s information based on data collected from The Early Learning Scale, The WV Early Learning Standards Domains, Child Health information, English Language Learner data,* and Special Education reporting data* (*as applicable)

But first, some clarification: ELSF vs. ELS ELSF: Early Learning Standards Framework; the state’s content standards and objectives for pre-k, which are supported by integration of your curricular framework ELS: Early Learning Scale; an assessment tool which is a component of the WV Pre-K Child Assessment System

Formative, authentic assessment The WV Pre-K Child Assessment System includes Support on how to document progress for all developmental domains using best practices for early childhood assessment; Utilization of ongoing collection of evidence to assist with planning, instruction, and reflection; and Support for articulating children’s holistic development and progress to families.

The Early Learning Scale

The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) has established the Early Learning Scale—a comprehensive, valid assessment system for Pre-K. The Early Learning Scale: Focuses on children’s development over time Informs intentional teaching Is user-friendly to facilitate parent communication (NIEER; Riley-Ayers, Stevenson-Garcia, Frede, & Brenneman, 2010)

The Early Learning Scale The Early Learning Scale is aligned with: WV Early Learning Standards Head Start Positive Child Outcomes OSEP Child Outcomes

The Early Learning Scale Observing Investigating Documenting Reflecting Analyzing Evaluating Hypothesizing Planning Instructing

The Early Learning Scale Includes documentation of evidence Teacher observation and reflection Collection of work samples and anecdotal notes Ongoing evidence to document developmental progression Use of data to make informed decisions about planning and instruction

The Early Learning Scale Includes 10 Key Items Number and numerical operations Classification and algebraic thinking Geometry and measurement Scientific inquiry Self-regulation Play Oral language Phonological awareness Print awareness Writing

WV Early Learning Standards Domains

Physical Health and The Arts Development is documented over time and includes: Capturing evidence based on individual children’s developmental progression and the WV Early Learning Standards Framework Teacher observation and reflection Collection of work samples and anecdotal notes

WV Early Learning Standards Domains Physical Health and The Arts Development Requires teachers to collect evidence on a regular basis. Serves as an integral part of the WV Pre-K Child Assessment System

Child Health Information

Children’s health information is Entered into WVEIS from the HealthCheck documentation which is completed by the student’s medical home (a MD, DO, APRN or PA) The data is entered by designated school personnel (not the classroom teacher). Designated school personnel should be determined though a county team approach to ensure health data is completed for enrollment.

WVEIS School Health Components of the HealthCheck Ht/Wt Vision Hearing Oral Health Screening Speech and Language Developmental Immunization Review with separate record or noted entry into the WVDHHR-State Immunization Information System/State Registry.

HealthCheck Comprehensive Information The building blocks of HealthCheck or nationally know as Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program are: Early …… Identifying problems early, starting at birth Periodic….. Checking children's health at regular, age appropriate intervals Screening….. Doing physical, mental, developmental, oral health, hearing, vision and other screening tests to detect potential problems Diagnosis….. Performing diagnostic tests to follow up when a risk is identified, and Treatment….. Treating the problems found. The HealthCheck primary medical provider may be a MD, DO, APRN or PA

English Language Learner Information (if applicable)

English Language Learner Information Progress on English Language Learners’ development is captured based on individual children’s developmental progression Teacher observation and reflection Collection of work samples and anecdotal notes

Special Education Reporting Data (if applicable)

Special Education Reporting Data Child Outcome Summary Reporting is completed three times yearly for all children with an IEP, and is based on individual children’s developmental progression federal Office of Special Education Programs reporting mandates

Review of Partners

NIEER WVDE Office of School Readiness WVDE Office of Information Systems WVDE Office of Special Programs WVDE Office of Healthy Schools WVDE Office of Title III WV Head Start State Collaboration Office WVDHHR RESA – based support County Pre-K Coordinators County Special Education Directors WVEIS Contacts WV Pre-K CQI Advisory Council School Readiness Work Group

Review of Reporting Process

Reporting Process User log in process Extensions for reporting window STU.380 consistently updated ELS checkpoint entry Child Accomplishments Summary/Student Profile (initial and revisions) Outcome reports for various levels Addition of ‘site manager’ access Kindergarten Transition Reports

Review of Data Reported

Outcome Report: State Profile Math/Science T1T2T3T2-T1 % gain T3-T2 % gain T3-T1 % gain (1) Number and Numerical Operations Functional Counting2.44 ( 16,064) 3.19 ( 16,096) 3.79 ( 15,911) 30.56%18.85%55.18% Numerical Operations2.03 ( 16,026) 2.90 ( 16,090) 3.68 ( 15,908) 42.96%26.80%81.28% Written Numbers2.35 ( 16,044) 3.11 ( 16,095) 3.78 ( 15,907) 32.27%21.49%60.70% Composite: Number and Numerical Operations %22.25%64.83% (2) Classification and Algebraic Thinking Classification2.62 ( 16,049) 3.29 ( 16,094) 3.94 ( 15,908) 25.76%19.74%50.57% Algebraic Thinking2.22 ( 15,993) 3.03 ( 16,081) 3.72 ( 15,901) 36.77%22.47%67.50% Composite: Classification and Algebraic Thinking %21.04%58.32% (3) Geometry and Measurement Identifying and using shapes2.46 ( 16,026) 3.02 ( 16,089) 3.56 ( 15,907) 22.94%17.88%44.92% Measurement2.02 ( 16,000) 2.82 ( 16,092) 3.59 ( 15,904) 39.38%27.32%77.45% Composite: Geometry and Measurement %22.44%59.60% (4) Scientific Inquiry Observation and Reporting2.05 ( 16,028) 2.84 ( 16,091) 3.56 ( 15,905) 38.20%25.31%73.17% Prediction2.43 ( 16,043) 3.06 ( 16,094) 3.63 ( 15,910) 25.67%18.74%49.22% Investigation1.92 ( 16,020) 2.54 ( 16,091) 3.21 ( 15,906) 32.16%26.18%66.76% Composite: Scientific Inquiry %23.19%62.14%

Outcome Report: State Profile Social Emotional/Social Studies T1T2T3T2-T1 % gain T3-T2 % gain T3-T1 % gain (5) Self-regulation Independent Behavior3.64 ( 16,051) 4.19 ( 16,095) 4.49 ( 15,911) 15.09%7.34%23.54% Regulation of Emotions and Behavior3.40 ( 16,055) 3.88 ( 16,097) 4.25 ( 15,912) 14.22%9.35%24.90% Prosocial Behavior3.52 ( 16,038) 4.04 ( 16,095) 4.37 ( 15,913) 14.76%8.24%24.22% Social Problem Solving2.94 ( 16,019) 3.44 ( 16,095) 3.95 ( 15,911) 16.91%14.75%34.16% Composite: Self-regulation %9.72%26.37% (6) Play Quality and Attributes of Engagement and Exploration 3.63 ( 16,046) 4.16 ( 16,099) 4.52 ( 15,907) 14.63%8.53%24.41% Quality and Attributes of Cooperative Play3.37 ( 16,047) 3.99 ( 16,098) 4.41 ( 15,909) 18.37%10.53%30.83% Quality and Attributes of Sociodramatic Play3.21 ( 16,040) 3.90 ( 16,099) 4.38 ( 15,905) 21.57%12.40%36.64% Composite: Play %10.45%30.37%

Outcome Report: State Profile Language Arts Literacy T1T2T3T2-T1 % gain T3-T2 % gain T3-T1 % gain (7) Oral Language Speaking3.27 ( 16,014) 3.74 ( 16,098) 4.15 ( 15,908) 14.45%10.89%26.91% Story Retelling2.67 ( 15,965) 3.39 ( 16,086) 3.99 ( 15,903) 26.91%17.79%49.49% Composite: Oral Language %14.17%37.04% (8) Phonological Awareness Language Manipulation2.28 ( 15,977) 2.96 ( 16,085) 3.55 ( 15,906) 29.77%20.07%55.81% Composite: Phonological Awareness %20.07%55.81% (9) Print Awareness Alphabetic Awareness2.69 ( 16,014) 3.43 ( 16,092) 3.93 ( 15,908) 27.84%14.57%46.46% Print Knowledge2.80 ( 15,998) 3.53 ( 16,083) 4.09 ( 15,901) 26.25%15.98%46.42% Composite: Print Awareness %15.28%46.44% (10) Writing Composing2.57 ( 16,009) 3.11 ( 16,090) 3.67 ( 15,909) 20.88%18.08%42.73% Production2.49 ( 16,022) 3.11 ( 16,096) 3.62 ( 15,909) 24.97%16.30%45.34% Composite: Writing %17.19%44.01%

WV Pre-K Child Assessment System For additional information, contact Monica DellaMea Harless Coordinator, Early Childhood Assessment and School Readiness WVDE Office of School Readiness (304) To learn more about the National Institute for Early Education Research, go to