Category: Assessment for Learning

Resource 1: Procare Solutions

https://www.procaresoftware.com/blog/ece-assessments-five-answers-to-key-questions/

Description: This resource provides answers to five common questions about assessments in early childhood. Christine DeSanti, a Procare Solutions product manager addresses: (a) why assessments matter, (b) the benefits of assessments, (c) how technology can support assessments, (d) the most difficult aspects of assessing young children, and (e)how ECE assessments impact center enrollment.

Resource 2: JumpStart

https://www.jstart.org/

Description: This site provides learning activities for early learners and tracks their progress. Parents and teachers can access students’ results and learn about their strengths and weaknesses in key subject areas. Children have access to learning games and videos that they can access from computers, iPads, and other mobile devices. Creating an account is easy and free and students can access their account from home or school.




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