Virtual Assessment

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.

A Scan of Professional Organizations for Positions and Resources on Virtual Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities

We conducted an online review of 17 professional organizations relevant to the assessment of young children with disabilities to identify position statements, guidance documents, and other resources related to telepractice and the use of VA.

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.

Norm-Referenced Assessment Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for Remote Administration for Eligibility Determination

The table includes norm-referenced tools for children birth through five years old with one or more domains that can be administered by observation, interview, and/or parent/caregiver checklist

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

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

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.

Screening Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for Remote Administration

This resource is a list of screening tools that can be completed remotely when the practitioner cannot be in the room with the child

Determining A Child’s Eligibility for Preschool Special Education Services Remotely

Guidance, considerations, and resources for state staff and local practitioners who are determining Preschool Special Education eligibility remotely

Determining A Child’s Eligibility for Early Intervention Services Remotely

Guidance, considerations, and resources for state staff and local practitioners who are determining Part C eligibility remotely