Module 1. Work Sampling Online Administrator s Training. The Basics

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1 Module 1 Work Sampling Online Administrator s Training The Basics

2 The Basics PA s Work Sampling Implementation Introduction to Authentic Assessment Work Sampling in the Classroom Work Sampling Online (WSO)

3 Pennsylvania s Work Sampling System Implementation A systematic assessment effort across early childhood programs including the following: PA PreK Counts Infant/Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Keystone Stars 3 & 4 Childcare Centers Head Start SAP Accountability Block Grant Programs

4 Which Programs are Collecting Child Progress Data? Already Collecting Data: PA PreK Counts Infant/Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Starting this Fall: Keystone Stars 3 & 4 Childcare Centers Head Start SAP Accountability Block Grant Programs

5 Position of the NAEYC The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) recommends that programs construct comprehensive systems of curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation that fit together into a coherent educational system linked to child outcomes and/or standards.

6 Recommendations for Early Childhood Assessment To assess young children s strengths, progress, and needs - early childhood educators should use assessment methods that...

7 Recommendations for Early Childhood Assessment 1. Developmentally appropriate 2. Culturally and linguistically responsive 3. Tied to children s daily activities 4. Supported by professional development 5. Inclusive of families

8 What is Work Sampling? The Work Sampling System is an authentic assessment tool designed for children 3-years old through the 6 th grade.

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10 Sam Meisels, Ed.D. President, Erikson Institute Professor and Research Scientist Emeritus, University of Michigan Served on Board of Directors, NHSA and Past President, Zero to Three One of the nation s leading authorities on the assessment of young children Published over 150 articles, books, & monographs Main Author of The Work Sampling System, ESI- R and The Ounce Scale

11 Work Sampling System Developmental Guidelines/Checklists Portfolio Collections Summary Reports

12 Assessment A tool/process for answering questions about children s learning, knowledge, progress, skills, and interests. Includes the complimentary processes of documentation and evaluation.

13 Examples of Data Observation Notes Photographs Checklists Running Records Work Samples Art Projects Portfolios Children s Dictations

14 Evaluation Approximating how closely something meets or matches a standard. Can be highly subjective or objective.

15 Criteria for Appropriate Assessment Fair Multiple Sources of Information Familiar Context and Setting Continuity Reflective of everyday relationships and experiences

16 Types of Assessment Screening Tools Diagnostic Tests Readiness Tests Achievement Assessments

17 Achievement Assessment Norm-Referenced Performance-Based On-demand Curriculum-Embedded/Authentic

18 Authentic Assessment Meaningful and relevant to the context of each child s life. Based on classroom experiences and activities. Allows children to demonstrate learning in many different ways.

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20 Authentic Assessment Sensitive to a wide continuum of development. A good match for multi-cultural and multi-lingual populations. Uses children s authentic work as the basis for assessment.

21 Work Sampling Domains Personal and Social Development Language and Literacy Mathematical Thinking Scientific Thinking Social Studies The Arts Physical Development

22 Developmental Guidelines and Checklists Based on National Standards Age/Grade Levels Organized by Domains Functional Components Performance Indicators Rationales Examples

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24 Checklist Ratings Not Yet In Process Proficient Not Applicable Did Not Observe

25 Portfolio Collections Core Items are collected to evaluate child progress specific throughout the year. Individual Items help show each child s unique gifts and talents and individual interests.

26 Fall Winter Spring

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28 Summary Reports Standard Summary Report Narrative Summary Report Family Report (Head Start)

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30 Research Pittsburgh Work Sampling Achievement Study WJ-R (Woodcock-Johnson Revised) administered in F & S to measure achievement. Regression Analyses used to determine whether WSS Checklist and Summary Report ratings made a unique contribution to the child s performance on the WJ-R. Students in WSS classrooms surpassed children in non-wss classroom in Math and Language and went on in 3 rd grade standardized tests to also surpass non-wss children and all other students in grade level in Pittsburgh Public Schools.

31 Research An Analysis of Parents Reaction to Authentic Performance Assessment of 350 surveys were collected, representing a 70% return rate. 79% of parents rated WSS highly in helping them understand more about how their children learn. 69% of parents wanted to continue to receive Summary Reports.

32 Research Assessing language, literacy, and mathematics skills with Work Sampling for Head Start (WSHS) Reliability and validity of the language, literacy, and mathematics examined from Checklist data for 112 children. Results indicated very high reliability of WSHS subscales. Moderate correlations between WSHS and the outcomes and unique contributions to assessments of reading and mathematics by WSHS, over and above demographic variables. The ROC curves showed that WSHS can be used accurately by teachers to predict children s early mathematics and reading performance.

33 Benefits: Work Sampling Evaluate students individually rather than comparing them to one another. Emphasize higher order thinking skills. Encourages student involvement.

34 Benefits: Work Sampling Provides information on how children learn as well as what they are learning. Guides classroom instruction. Evaluates the whole child.

35 How Are We Reporting Child Progress? Infants and Toddlers Up to Age Three Developmental Profiles from The Ounce Scale Preschoolers Developmental Checklists from The Work Sampling System All Data to be Reported through WSS and Ounce Online Systems

36 How Often is Child Progress Data Collected? PKC, Head Start SAP, ABG PreK, and Star 3 & 4 programs will collect data 3 x each year October 1, February 1, and May 15 Early Intervention will collect data at the child s entry to and exit from the program Annual data will be collected starting in July 2009

37 Supports Available to Programs Collecting Data? Training for Teachers and Therapists through Regional Keys and EITA Check your local Regional Key website for their professional development calendar EI Programs contact your local EITA consultant

38 Work Sampling Online Online tools for implementing and using Work Sampling in the classroom. Teacher View Administrator s View

39 Work Sampling Online (WSO)

40 Child Outcome Reports Available Online Based on Developmental Checklist data Reports can be organized by: Domain Functional Component Performance Indicator Selected Demographic Variables

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43 Teacher View Record and Organize Observations Online Review Guideline Rationales and Examples Complete Checklist Ratings Store Portfolio Collections Create Summary Reports Examine Classroom Profiles Review Child Outcome Reports Access Tech Support and Early Childhood Links

44 Administrative View Organize Program and Site Data Enter Each Classroom Online Review & Monitor Classroom/Program Data Prepare Child Outcome Reports

45 Administrator s Tutorial Your Account WSO Main Navigation Tabs Adding Classrooms, Teachers, Children Transferring/Deleting/Archiving

46 Log-In Address