Assessments & Evaluations

The Learning Accomplishment Profile Third Edition (LAP™-3) provides a systematic method for observing the skill development of any child functioning in the 36 to 72 month age range, including children with disabilities. The LAP™-3 Kit contains most materials necessary for assessing 20 children. Includes scoring sheets for summarizing results 3 times in one year.

The Learning Accomplishment Profile -- Diagnostic (LAP™-D), Third Edition, Dual Language (English-Spanish) provides a systematic method for observing children functioning in the 30 to 72 month age range. This assessment is designed for children with typical and atypical development. The LAP™-D Kit contains a standardized set of the materials necessary to administer each item (except stairs and chairs).

A first step in the assessment process. LAP™-D Screens are designed to identify potential development delays. Contains the most reliable indicators of a child's development.

The Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) Preschool Program, 2nd Edition, is a strength-based assessment and planning system designed to promote resilience in children ages 3 through 5. The kit includes the nationally standardized, strength-based assessment (DECA-P2), along with strategy guides for early childhood educators and families. The DECA-P2 Preschool Program kit includes: DECA-P2 Record Forms (set of 40); DECA-P2 User's Guide and Technical Manual; Promoting Resilience in Preschoolers:… More »

This strategy guide for early childhood professionals includes hundreds of research-based strategies and tips to strengthen young children's initiative, self-regulation, and attachment/relationships. The strategies incorporate developmentally appropriate teaching practices in five areas related to social and emotional health: Daily Routines; Environment; Caring Connections; Activities and Experiences; Partnerships between Teachers and Families. It takes readers through a simple five-step approach… More »

3 years & up. This CLASS® Instructional Support kit provides teachers with CLASS®-based guidance on how to effectively use materials aligned to pattern-related developmental outcomes in mathematics in their classroom. It also helps teachers develop children's thinking and language. Included guide encourages teachers to develop CLASS®-based planning and reflection practices that will help them all year long. Designed to be used with a wet erase marker, the guide can be used repeatedly… More »

Give your child-care program a strong social-emotional foundation with the Complete TPITOS™ (Teaching Pyramid Infant-Toddler Observation Scale). This scale helps caregivers of children from birth to 3 years old evaluate the social-emotional quality of their programs by measuring how well they cultivate nurturing relationships and bolster solid social-emotional development. Caregivers and centers that use this scale will empower themselves to provide the best possible care because they will… More »

Easily evaluate the quality of outdoor environments with this helpful and convenient Additional Scoring Protocols Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale. This tool is great for use in assessing the quality of early childhood outdoor environments. This POEMS scale can also be used as a design and planning guide for teachers and administrators. Set of 10.

Designed as a self-study, this scale is intended to raise the quality of outdoor children's environments and promote their use in teaching, research, and practice. Includes a user guide, the scale and scoring protocol, reliability and validity information, and a technical assistance manual for program improvement and planning. Addresses environments for children age 3-5 years. (Additional Scoring Protocols sold separately.)

Pack of 20 LAP™-D Bilingual Scoring booklets.

The CLASS 2nd Edition: Pre-K - 3rd Reference Manual contains the research and theory behind the CLASS tool, and provides additional insight and guidance in using CLASS within a CQI process and system.

Set of 30 scoring sheets to be used with LAP™-D Screens Age 5 Scoring Profile. Available in English and Spanish.

LAP™-3 Technical Manual & Technical Report, 3rd Edition © 2004

Set of 5 Partial Person Pads.

Empower families to engage in meaningful literacy experiences at home with the CLASS® Literacy at Home Kit. Designed to provide pre-k family members with the support, strategies, and resources to engage their children in meaningful and playful literacy experiences. Includes handout for families and materials they can use to support their child's literacy development and learning. Build consistency of literacy learning experiences by using in conjunction with the CLASS® Literacy Support Classroom Kit - Item #37268.

LAP™ Horse Illustration Pad

LAP™-3 Manual, 3rd Edition © 2004

The CLASS 2nd Edition: Pre-K-3rd Manual Set provides both a printed version of the Reference Manual and the Observation Field Guide, as well as CLASS 2nd Edition Score Sheet Booklets (5 pack), providing comprehensive support, and a cost savings!

The CLASS Environment Reference Manual is an essential resource for CLASS® Observers, designed to guide the use of the CLASS Environment tool alongside the CLASS tool during observations. Observers will find considerations for diversity, equity and inclusion, how to use within a CQI system, and more!

LAP™-3 Illustration Manual

The CLASS 2nd Edition: Pre-K - 3rd Observation Field Guide provides the detailed descriptions for each dimension to guide observations and understanding of effective interactions across Pre-K through third-grade settings.

Provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions for administering the LAP™-D. Scoring procedures are carefully addressed to ensure accuracy. Also, includes data regarding the norming process, statistical data, and scoring scales. One manual is included with each kit. © 2005

The Norms Reference Card shows the ratings by teacher on one side and the ratings by parent on the other side for easy comparison. T-scores, Initiative, Self-Control, Attachment, Total Protective Factors, Withdrawal/Depression, Emotional Control Problems, Attention Problems, Aggression, Total Behavioral Concerns and Percentile are the areas reviewed on the card.

Delineates procedures, materials, and criteria for administering the subscales for each developmental domain of the LAP™-D in order to ensure reliable results. One copy of each manual is included in each LAP™-D kit along with a CD of the Spanish manuals for you to print as needed from your computer. © 2005