Comprehensive Evaluation and Assessment:

Essential Content for Comprehensive Evaluation

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Comprehensive Evaluation/Assessment is the third session in a module on early intervention evaluation and assessment. This module is part of a tutorial developed by the Maryland State Department of Education for early intervention providers, and any interested readers, about the process of developing and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans with families caring for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.

Session 1 laid the foundation for this module by exploring the Legal Requirements from the federal and Maryland state perspectives for all early intervention evaluation and assessment practices. Session 2 focused on how to Plan with Families for evaluation and assessment.

The following topics are covered in Comprehensive evaluation/ assessment:

Page 2- Clarifying the intent of evaluation and assessment Page 3- Principles of responsive evaluation and assessment in early intervention Page 4- Importance of conducting evaluation/assessment in natural settings Page 5- Key components/methods of a developmental evaluation/assessment Page 6- Qualitative & quantitative approaches to evaluation/assessment Page 7- Naturalistic observation as a part of evaluation and assessment Page 8- Overview of what happens during an initial evaluation Page 9- What an evaluation for initial and/or continuing eligibility must include Page 10- Documenting eligibility for early intervention Page 11- Elements of a written report Page 12- Components of an ongoing assessment of a child's abilities and family supports/services Page 13- Relationship of evaluation/assessment to family supports/services

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