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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.

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

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.

Opportunities and Challenges of Virtual Assessment in EI and ECSE

Sharing how programs are implementing virtual assessment along with its benefits and challenges.

Innovative Technology for Early Childhood Assessment Poster

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

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.

Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic: How virtual assessment, videorecording, and other technologies can be used to learn what children know and can do Poster

Describing the findings from INTECA’s systematic information gathering process. Benefits, challenges and the current state of virtual assessment in early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE) are highlighted.

Virtual Assessment in Early Childhood: Lessons Learned from the Field Poster

Providing state and local administrators information about factors they should consider when deciding to adopt virtual assessment. It presented benefits, challenges, and a key lesson.

Using Remote Assessment in EI/ECSE: Benefits, Challenges, and Recommendations

Findings around what facilitates successful remote assessment practices, challenges, and recommendations for states and local programs interested in utilizing remote assessment.

Early Intervention and Telehealth during the COVID-19 Crisis: A Guide for EI Providers

This article by Zero to Three highlights the importance of continuity in early intervention and telehealth during times of crisis.