INTECA staff shared lesson learned about the benefits and challenges of virtual assessment (VA) at the International Society for Early Intervention (ISEI) symposium.
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
This presentation from the August 2025 OSEP Conference introduced the INTECA framework for adopting and implementing virtual assessment in early intervention and early childhood special education programs.
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.
Sharing how programs are implementing virtual assessment along with its benefits and challenges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Findings around what facilitates successful remote assessment practices, challenges, and recommendations for states and local programs interested in utilizing remote assessment.