1. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Ohio’s Early Childhood Comprehensive Assessment System 1

2. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Overview Assessment System Purpose Assessment Components Early Learning Assessment Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Timelines and Next Steps 2

3. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Purpose Support children’s development and academic achievement to improve educational outcomes Measure the progress of children in all essential domains of school readiness 3

4. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Scope All essential domains of school readiness ONE Comprehensive Assessment System with built- in accommodations for ALL students Extensive reliability and validity research including review by a national expert panel Aligned to state and national standards

5. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Assessment System Components Early Learning Assessment Professional Development Multiple Methods of Measurement Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Online Reporting System

6. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Early Learning Assessment Teachers will be able to Track children’s learning trajectories Individualize learning opportunities and plan for intervention Ensure that children are on the path for kindergarten readiness Informs Early Childhood Outcomes for preschool children with disabilities

7. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Identify individual children’s needs and provide necessary supports to children and teachers Assist teachers in data-driven instructional decision making at the child and classroom level Provide families with information about their children’s learning and development Inform prior early learning and development stakeholders

8. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Item Types Selected response items Performance tasks Observation rubrics

9. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Technologies Online Reporting System Assessment administration and scoring Data capture and reporting Electronic Learning Community Professional development Virtual Performance Assessment Interactive items for students

10. Visit Our NEW Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Professional Development  Train-the-trainer Model  Web-based training, coaching, and technical assistance  Online learning communities  Use of simulation activities

11. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Domain Comparison Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards Domains Social and Emotional Development Approaches toward Learning Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (including Math, Science & Social Studies) Language and Literacy Development Physical Well-Being and Motor Development Assessment Domains Social Foundations (SF)Mathematics (MA)Science (SC)Social Studies (SS)Language and Literacy (LL) Physical Well-Being and Motor Development (PD) 11

12. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Administration Timelines Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Administration Window: First day of school through November 1 st. Language and literacy portion will meet TGRG requirements if administered by 9/30 Early Learning Assessment Fall & Spring administration model Optional continuous use model throughout year

13. Visit Our Website at earlychildhoodohio.org Next Steps February 12, 2:30-4pm statewide webcast Regional in-person meetings Teacher training April 1 to early September 2014 for Kindergarten Readiness Assessment