Early Childhood Outcomes Approved Assessment Tools: Work Sampling System 5 th Edition Samuel J. Meisels, EdDSamuel J. Meisels, EdD, Dorothea B. Marsden, MEd, Judy R. Jablon, MA, Margo Dichtelmiller, PhDDorothea B. Marsden, MEd Judy R. Jablon, MAMargo Dichtelmiller, PhD

Website: /the-work-sampling-system-5th- edition.html#tab-details

Introduction The Work Sampling System, 5 th 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, 5 th Edition: Who can give the assessment? Is special training needed? How long does it take to complete the assessment?

Administering The Work Sampling System, 5 th 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: e-work-sampling-system-5th-edition.html#tab-details e-work-sampling-system-5th-edition.html#tab-details

Early Childhood Outcomes Categories and The Work Sampling System, 5 th 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 DomainAssesses the Outcome? Language and LiteracyNo Personal & Social Development Yes Mathematical ThinkingNo Scientific ThinkingNo Social StudiesNo *The ArtsNot included in crosswalk Physical Development, Health, and Safety No

Learning and Using New Knowledge and Skills DomainAssesses the Outcome? Language and LiteracyYes Personal and Social Development Yes Mathematical ThinkingYes Scientific ThinkingYes Social StudiesYes *The ArtsNot included in crosswalk Physical Development, Health, and Safety No

Using Appropriate Behaviors to Meet Needs DomainAssesses the Outcome? Language and LiteracyNo Personal and Social Development Yes Mathematical ThinkingNo Scientific ThinkingNo Social StudiesNo *The ArtsNot included in crosswalk Physical Development, Health, and Safety Yes

Family and The Work Sampling System, 5 th edition 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 - Pearson Parent Tips – ic-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, 5 th Edition: the-work-sampling-system-5th-edition.html#tab-details The Work Sampling System FAQ: work-sampling-system-5th-edition.html#tab-faq Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center Early Childhood Outcomes brochure for families:

For more information contact: Preschool Network (PSN)