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Self-Assessment Inventory - IFSP Module 1 - Session 3: Evaluation and AssessmentDownload: Session3Comprehensiveeval_assess.rtf | 52.17 KB | document |
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Name:___________________ Date: ___________________ |
Review your current competency in completing evaluations and assessments with families by checking the appropriate column for each item identified below, using this response scale:
| Awareness: | I am aware of this but don't apply it in my work/interactions. |
| Knowledge: | I understand it, and sometimes apply it in my work/interactions. |
| Application: | I understand this and apply it consistently in my work/interactions. |
| Mastery: | I understand and apply this well enough to teach/mentor others. |
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General Evaluation and Assessment Knowledge |
Awareness |
Knowledge |
Application |
Mastery |
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Select, quantitative and qualitative methods to answer specific referral concerns |
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Provide options (coach, reflector, narrator, and observer) for family involvement in evaluation and assessment |
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Explain clearly the advantages and disadvantages of norm and criterion referenced tools |
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Explain clearly the advantages and disadvantages of informed clinical opinion and natural observation |
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Explain clearly how evaluation and assessment is related to family supports and services |
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Other: |
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Initial Evaluation and Assessment |
Awareness |
Knowledge |
Application |
Mastery |
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Analyze a child's physical, communication, cognitive, social/emotional, and adaptive development |
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Identify a child's unique strengths, abilities, and challenges |
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Use more than one method (natural observation, informed clinical opinion, norm and criterion referenced tests) |
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Pair natural observation with quantitative methods for evaluation and assessment |
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Collaborate with at least one other discipline to determine a child's eligibility |
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Use nondiscriminatory materials and procedures including a child's native language or mode of communication |
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Complete initial evaluation and assessment within 45 days of the receipt of referral |
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Determine a child's eligibility by comparing diagnosis and/or evaluation results with Maryland's ITP criteria |
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Document the eligibility determination in writing |
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Share results with parents or guardians verbally and in writing using family-friendly language |
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Identify the supports and services to promote a child's participation in family desired settings |
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Other: |
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Ongoing Assessment |
Awareness |
Knowledge |
Application |
Mastery |
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Periodically review with families a child's abilities and challenges to participate in family-selected activity settings |
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Review with families, periodically and annually, IFSP outcomes and family supports and services to promote a child's participation in activity settings |
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Use informed clinical opinion and natural observation to discuss a child's progress with families |
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