Assessments

hildren  ages one  to five enrolled in most Storybook classes receive norm-referenced, comprehensive assessments during  the first two curriculum "chapters" in which they are enrolled. Evaluations for babies under 12 months of age are available on a need basis. 

These assessments  evaluate the child's language as well as  development, and include evaluations of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, oral skills, cognitive skills, early literacy skills, social skills, self-help skills, and general behavior skills. 

The Storybook Center is not just child-centered; we are family-centered.  Thus, a family needs assessment is part of the entire assessment process and is used to help establish individual learning goals not only for each child but for her/his family.  

A summary report  with  suggested objectives and goals is prepared for  the family.  The results are discussed together with the assessment team.  Everyone jointly agrees upon which goals and objectives it is appropriate to focus  for that particular child and her/his family, and a Family Education Plan is written.  Once the child's individual goals and objectives have been discussed and agreed upon, they are implemented into the Storybook curriculum.  For more information on educational plans click here.

Center Visits are an important, continuing aspect of the Storybook program.  During each subsequent chapter these one-on-one visits are available at the center to families to discuss their child’s (and family's) progress in achieving the established goals, offer suggestions, and demonstrate ways to ensure that what is learned in Storybook classes is carried over to the home. This information provides parents with tools to maximize their child's listening situations, increase his  potential for language building, and enhance his social and communication skills, as well as other developmental needs.

End of Year Assessment: For each child who attends a full school year, a review of his initial assessment, objectives and goals, and Family Education Plan is conducted at the end of the year.  Developmental information is updated.  Completed objectives and emerging skills are added.  Families may choose to meet to discuss the review or may request the updates in writing.  When a child re-enrolls, and if the Director feels it necessary, a revised Family Education Plan to include new goals and objectives may be written.

Daily observations of each child's accomplishments and challenges are maintained and documented on our online assessment and activities program, PreSchool First, and privately accessible to each  Storybook family 24 hours a day.

Additional or specific assessments and reports can be requested by a family or other service provider with the family's consent.  For information regarding consultations click here.

To learn more about how we incorporate a child's goals into our classes click here.

For further information please contact us at info@thestorybookcenter.com