Early Screening Inventory-Preschool
Early Screening Inventory-PreschoolDeveloped by Meisels, Wiske,Henderson, Marsden & Browning
What is screening? Developmental screening is a brief assessmentprocedure designed to identify children who might beat risk for a possible learning problem or delay Screening looks at children by quickly sampling theirskills across areas of language, reasoning, gross motor,fine motor, and social development2
Screening is different from readiness tests in that itmeasures skills acquired largely by maturation ratherthan by experience and practice (although in the caseof the ESI, there are a few items that measure skillsthat are more readiness focused-- counting, namingcolors) Screening is always the first step in the assessmentprocess-- it does not provide enough information toidentify children as needing special education services3
Recommended Steps for using a Screening Device If screening results fall in the "refer" category, usea diagnostic assessment to determine theexistence of delay/disability (psychologists,clinicians, child study team) Develop and implement the individualizededucation plan (parents, teachers, child studyteam)4
About the ESI-P (3, 4, & 5) It's very easy and quick to administer It's standardized on a large, diverse group of childrenfrom all ethnicities and socio economic backgrounds It over- instead of under-identifies that there might bea problem so you're not likely to miss kids Children's performance on the ESI-R is highlycorrelated with the cognitive section of the McCarthyScales of Children's Abilities It tends to focus on developmental rather thanexperience-based attainments5
It measures three main areas: Visual-Motor/Adaptive (block building, drawing,copying forms)Language and Cognition (verbal expression andmemory)Gross Motor (jumping, hopping and other physicalcoordination tasks There are two versions; Preschool, ages 3 to 4 1/2,and Kindergarten, ages 4 1/2 to 6 The instrument takes 15-20 minutes to administerto each individual child There are 25 different items6
For each item, the child receives from 0-3 points Subscales are not scored-- only the total score isused when interpreting results The ESI-R comes with a Parent Questionnaire,asking for similar information to that gatheredby the enrollment form (with a few extraquestions about child's development andinterests)The instrument is usuallyadministered after the first few weeksof school, and should be completedby six weeks. 7
What types of scores does the ESI produce?Age RangeReferRescreenOK3.0-3.58 or less9-1314 or more3.6-3.1113 or less14-1516 or more4.0-4.518 or less19-2021 or moreThe ESI yields three scores: Refer, Rescreen and OK.These scores are interpreted differently, depending onthe age group.8
Interpreting the Scores Refer-- children may be at risk fordelay/disability-- refer for an in-depth, completeassessment Rescreen-- use the screening again in 8 to 10weeks to determine if the screening was accurate(also gather info from teachers and parents to helpdetermine next steps) OK-- child appears to developing normally9
Involving Parents Let parents know about the screening before andafter it happens It is recommended that parents of children who fallinto rescreen or refer categories be contacteddirectly (phone or meeting) Parents should know What the screening isHow it will be usedWhere and when it will take placeWhat the results mean10
Important Details Rapport is critical-- make sure child is comfortable-- letchild play with the screening materials if he or sheseems anxious (build in extra time for rapport) Use the words in the manual as much as possible, buttry to be conversational Try to use a relatively quiet environment for thescreening Calculate the child's "rounded age" prior to gettingstarted (see p.12 of the manual). Children ages 4.0- 4.5will be asked to do certain activities that children ages3.0-3.11 will not If a child refuses more than three tasks, the overallscore is invalid. Try again later.11
Items just for children ages 4.0-4.5--as outlined on the score sheetItem NumberActivityIA3Gate by imitationICDraw a personIIA2Five block countingIII3Hop12
Steps to Screening Gather your materials in a bag or box Calculate the child’s age (see page 12 in themanual) and get the score sheet ready (the firstfew times you administer the screening, use apencil to cross out any items you won’t beadministering) Find your location and get the materials ready13
Tell the child that you are going to play somegames together, and get started. Stick to thescript on the score sheet as much as possible. Use the score sheet as the child responds toeach item by circling the appropriate numberof points, “Fail” or “Refuse”14
Take the time to make comments as you go so thatyou can look back when doing the final scoring Go back and complete any un-scored items (e.g.for copy forms items Total up the score and refer to the chart to seewhere child falls Advise parents of results and refer for moredetailed assessment (with parent permission), orset up time for re-screening if appropriate15
Horizontal LineUse the manual to score16
Vertical LineUse the manual to score17
CircleUse the manual to score18
CrossUse the manual to score19
Draw a PersonUse the manual to score20
What types of scores does the ESI produce? The ESI yields three scores: Refer, Rescreen and OK. These scores are interpreted differently, depending on the age group. Age Range Refer Rescreen OK. 3.0-3.5 8 or less 9-13 14 or more 3.6-3.11 13 or less
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screening tool is used to identify children who may need additional evaluation and/or intervention strategies. Screening Results Note: State‐funded Preschool programs use Early Screening Inventory‐Revised (ESI‐R). Other preschool and infant/toddler programs may use Ages and Sta
Starmount Preschool accepts children without regard to race, color, creed, and national/ethnic origin. Statement of Purpose The Preschool is a ministry of Starmount Presbyterian Church, under the direction of the Preschool Committee. It seeks to provide child care and a preschool for f
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Preschool Special Education Services Preschool services can be provided anywhere in the community: Public school preschool classrooms of various types Community-based public and private early care and education programs/settings such as: » A child care center or family child care home » Private nursery school » Local Head Start program
Inclusive Preschool: At selected locations, the district's Early Learning and Special Education preschool are partnering to offer a research-based inclusive preschool program. The needs of each student will be addressed by general and special education staff who will support each individual student's needs. Options for this program
www.childcare.lacounty.gov LACOE Head Start-State Preschool Pre-k kid Line: 1-877-Pre-k-kId (1-877-773-5543) PoLIcyMAkers And cIvIc LeAders need to Be AWAre tHAt eArLy cAre And PrescHooL ProGrAMs MAke A dIfference. PoLIcyMAkers cAn do tHe foLLoWInG: 1. Make early care and preschool education an important priority on legislative platforms.
