by tjohnston | May 17, 2016 | Helpful Resources, Sharing Ideas and Practice, Social-Emotional Learning, With Administrators in Mind
What has been the impact in kindergarten classrooms of good implementation of the following new initiatives and tools in Massachusetts? Elements of High Quality Kindergarten document Observational formative assessment Social Emotional Learning and Play and Learning...
by tjohnston | Apr 29, 2016 | Helpful Resources
Childcare Exchange posted a 7-minute video clip from its VOICES DVD series, “Child Assessment.” This short video shows how early childhood teachers are using observational assessment to motivate children, foster their creativity, and connect with families about...
by tjohnston | Apr 22, 2016 | Helpful Resources, Sharing Ideas and Practice, Using assessment data
By Christina Cassano, Assistant Professor, Salem State University In my work with teachers and reading specialists, I am frequently asked questions regarding published literacy programs. Specifically, teachers and reading specialists want to know how to best modify...
by tjohnston | Mar 22, 2016 | Helpful Resources
Submitted by Stephanie Lyda, MKEA Regional Coordinator for the Southeast Region This 11-minute video shows kindergarten classrooms in North Carolina using observational formative assessment. With thoughtful comments by teachers, and scenes of observation in action,...
