Collaboration and authentic assessment practices should be an integral component of any play-based assessment during the evaluation process for young children. In these sessions, participants will be introduced to the key components of play-based assessment and strategies to support collaborative assessment activities. Teams will have an opportunity to reflect on current evaluation practices and develop a plan to implement or enhance their play-based assessment process in their programs. There are practice requirements between sessions that will assist teams in their planning process. Participants must attend both sessions.

This training is intended for Preschool Special Education Assessment Teams, including:

• Preschool Special Education Administrator - REQUIRED
• School Psychologist - REQUIRED
• Intervention Specialist(s) - REQUIRED
• General Education Teacher(s) - OPTIONAL
• Related Service Providers - OPTIONAL (STRONGLY ENCOURAGED)
• Any other staff directly involved in evaluating Preschool students for special education services - OPTIONAL