Quality Assessments in Early Intervention Programs for Children and Their Families

• In Event: Poster Session 8
  In Poster Session: Current Topics in Special Education Poster Session

Abstract

Conducting assessments with validity while building strong relationship with families and children is an area of early childhood assessment that is particularly important for young children with disabilities, as input from families are key to understanding a child’s early development. This session will present research on administering the Battelle Developmental Inventory-Second Edition (BDI-2) through the framework of family centered practices. Results indicate that administration accuracy ranged widely; however, assessors frequently employed family centered practices to obtain information. While these practices were mostly positive, one theme revealed that parental information was not always incorporated into the testing session as necessary for accurate scoring. Recommendations for pre-service programs, ongoing professional development and coaching directors will be made.

Authors

• Lianna Pizzo, University of Massachusetts - Boston

• Angela Stone-MacDonald, University of Massachusetts - Boston

• Zachary Price, University of Massachusetts - Boston

• Amanda Wiehe Lopes, University of Massachusetts - Boston