For Families

Authentic Assessment in Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Infographic

This infographic describes key features of authentic assessment, a best practice in EI and ECSE, including how information can be collected and why programs should use it.

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

This checklist can be completed for an individual practitioner or for an entire program.

Benefits and Challenges of Using Virtual Assessment in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

This resource provides a summary of the benefits and challenges of virtual assessment for early intervention and early childhood special educcation and the validity of assessment information collected virtually.

Considerations for Using VA for Different Assessment Purposes in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

Considerations that are unique to using virtual assessment (VA) for each of the six purposes for which children are assessed as part of early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE) programs.

Tips to Help Families Prepare for a Virtual Assessment with Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Programs

This tipsheet for families provides easy to use advice to prepare for a virtual assessment.

Virtual Assessment in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

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

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