Authentic Assessment For - Early Childhood Interv...

Focuses on what children can do, rather than their deficits.

Authentic Assessment for Early Childhood Intervention: Best Practices (2007) by Stephen J. Bagnato is a foundational guide for professionals evaluating children from infancy to age 6, particularly those with developmental delays or disabilities. It emphasizes moving away from traditional, artificial "tabletop" testing in favor of naturalistic observation within familiar environments.

Actively involves parents as partners in observation and decision-making. Authentic Assessment for Early Childhood Interv...

If you are looking for specific, practical tips, I can help you with: How to involve families in the process

Evaluate children where they live, learn, and play. Focuses on what children can do, rather than their deficits

Using checklists and portfolios to organize data.

Gather data through multiple sources, including teacher notes, family reports, and portfolio samples. Using checklists and portfolios to organize data

Assessment occurs during daily routines (playtime, snack time) in homes or classrooms.