My ELS eCourse — Contents & Links

Definition of Assessment
Purposes of Assessment
Performance-based Assessment
Effective Assessment System

Attributes of the ELS
Benefits of the ELS
Assessing Special Populations
Domains of the ELS
ELS Terminology
Check Your Understanding:
    ELS Terms
ELS Guide Book
Guide Book Scavenger Hunt

Observing & Investigating
Documenting & Reflecting
    Anecdotes
    Anecdote examples
Analyzing & Evaluating
    Scoring Procedures
    Scoring Example
    Scoring Demo
    Scoring Practice
    More Thoughts on Scoring
Hypothesizing & Planning
    Child Accomplishment Summary
    Planning Next Steps
Instruction

Check Your Understanding:     Assessment Process
Practice with Anecdotes
Overview Summary

 

Additional pages

Learner's Guide
ELS Instrument (pdf)
ELS Guide Book (pdf)
My Data Collection Plan (pdf)
My Implementation Plan (pdf)

Categorize examples
Score the Folio
Plan the Next Steps
Summary

Practice Activities
Overview
ELS Terms
Guide Book Scavenger Hunt
Assessment Process
Practice with Anecdotes

Developmental Trajectory
1) Number and Numerical Operation
2) Classification and Algebraic Thinking
3) Geometry and Measurement
4) Scientific Inquiry
5) Self-regulation
6) Play
7) Oral Language
8) Phonological Awareness
9) Print Awareness
10) Writing

Anecdotes
1) Number and Numerical Operation
2) Classification and Algebraic Thinking
3) Geometry and Measurement
4) Scientific Inquiry
5) Self-regulation
6) Play
7) Oral Language
8) Phonological Awareness
9) Print Awareness
10) Writing

Scoring practice
1) Math and Science
2) Social Emotional
3) Language & Literacy