Kate Borelli

Conducting Virtual Authentic Assessment with Young Children with Disabilities

Authors : Kate Borelli

Presented at the Bright Start International Conference in November 2024 by Kathy Hebbeler. This presentation explored how authentic assessment is being implemented virtually in early intervention and early childhood special education in the US. The presentation defined virtual assessment and described how and where it is being used in the US. Benefits of virtual assessment … Continue reading Conducting Virtual Authentic Assessment with Young Children with Disabilities

Assessment Tools for Planning Instruction and Monitoring Young Children’s Progress Remotely

Authors : Kate Borelli

This resource provides information about tools for planning and monitoring progress that can be administered remotely.

Virtual Assessment in EI and ECSE: Why to Do It and How to Do It Well

Authors : Kate Borelli

Watch the recording! This webinar introduced the new INTECA Framework as well as resources on the benefits and challenges of virtual assessment, what professional associations have to say about virtual assessment, an introduction to virtual assessment for families, and information for practitioners on how to conduct successful virtual assessments.

Virtual Assessment in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

Authors : Kate Borelli

This video provides an overview of Virtual Assessment, including some of the benefits, challenges, and an introduction to the INTECA framework.

What Families of Young Children Can Expect During a Virtual Assessment

Authors : Kate Borelli

This 2-page resource helps families understand what virtual assessment is and how it can benefit their child and family.

A Checklist to Help Programs and Practitioners Know if They Are Doing AA

Authors : Kate Borelli

Coming soon! This checklist presents nine key features of Authentic Assessment for practitioners and programs to review.

Virtual Assessment in Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education: Lessons from the Field

Authors : Kate Borelli

Examining the why, when, what, and how of effective virtual assessment; best practices for and state experiences with virtual authentic assessment; and addressing existing myths. We presented the results of interviews with Part C and Part B 619 state administrators, local administrators, practitioners, and families who identified the benefits of virtual assessment along with tips and guidance to support the process.

Innovative Technology for Early Childhood Assessment Poster

Authors : Kate Borelli

Describing the INTECA project’s objectives and activities to build the capacity of the field to use technology to support authentic assessment. It also described listed target audiences and what information was being gathered.

INTECA: Discovery of Themes to Guide Frameworks Poster

Authors : Kate Borelli

Describing the findings from INTECA’s systematic information gathering process that was used to guide the creation of tools and frameworks. Critical constructs and interview themes are highlighted.

Help us Make Assessments with Technology Better for Families

Authors : Kate Borelli

The INTECA project team is learning about how technology can be used to make assessments better for the families of young children with disabilities. We need your help.
We’d like to talk with families about your experiences with using technology for virtual assessment.