Early Childhood Outcomes Approved Assessment Tools: New Mexico PreK Observational Assessment Tools

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The New Mexico PreK Observational Assessment Tools includes 7 domains which are designed to align to state and national standards for early childhood: Physical Development, Health and Well Being – coordination, hygiene, safety Literacy – listening, language, reading and writing Numeracy and Spatial Relationships – counting, shapes, sorting and measurement Aesthetic/Creativity – art, music and movement Scientific/Conceptual Understanding - investigation of the physical and natural worlds Self, Family & Community – appropriate behavior, social skills and being a part of a group Approaches to Learning -– independence, problem-solving, thinking and perseverance

Family/Teacher Summary Report Essential Indicators with Rubrics Essential Indicator Quick Check Recording Sheet

Administering the New Mexico PreK Observational Tools: Who can give the assessment? Is special training needed? How long does it take to complete the assessment?

Administering the New Mexico PreK Observational Tools cont’d: How often can it be administered? What materials are needed? What environments are required?

Early Childhood Outcomes Categories and the New Mexico PreK Observational Tools Gaining Positive Social Emotional Skills Learning and Using New Knowledge and Skills Using Appropriate Behaviors to Meet Their Needs

Gaining Positive Social Emotional Skills DomainAssesses the Outcome? Physical development, health and well-being No LiteracyYes NumeracyNo Aesthetic CreativityYes Scientific conceptual understandings No Self, family and communityYes Approaches to learningYes

Learning and Using New Knowledge and Skills DomainAssesses the Outcome? Physical development, health and well-being No LiteracyYes NumeracyYes Aesthetic CreativityYes Scientific conceptual understandings Yes Self, family and communityNo Approaches to learningYes

Using Appropriate Behaviors to Meet Needs DomainAssesses the Outcome? Physical development, health and well-being Yes LiteracyNo NumeracyNo Aesthetic CreativityNo Scientific conceptual understandings No Self, family and communityYes Approaches to learningYes

Family and the New Mexico Pre-K Observational Tools Explanation to family of Early Childhood Outcomes Brochure for families to support involvement from PSN website: /ECOTrainingCenter.html

Family Role In Assessment Supporting 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 - Reading to kids - Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) - School readiness - Communicating with families: ublic.prek.MaterialsParent

Working together to gather information: INCLUDING THE TEAM Physical therapists Paraprofessionals Others Occupational Therapists Speech Language Pathologists Family

On-Going Assessment Use most recent assessment information when completing the Child Outcome Summary Form (COSF)

Resources NM PreK Observational Assessment Tools training videos: NM PreK website: Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center: Early Childhood Outcomes brochure for families: html

For more information, contact: the Preschool Network (PSN)