Kindergarten readiness is more than a birth date
School readiness is determined by so much more than a child’s birth date. Their social-emotional and language skills, functional performance, cognition, understanding of basic relational concepts, and the development and integration of their sensory and motor systems all play a crucial part in determining whether they're adequately prepared.
Resource Guide for Educators
Your Resource Guide includes helpful tips from others in your field and guidance on choosing the right tools for your setting. Learn more about our assessments and other resources for supporting educators!
4 ways to jump-start early education success
Explore four empowering conversations educators can have with caregivers to support young learners’ growth and development.
Resource Guide for Educators
Your Resource Guide includes helpful tips from others in your field and guidance on choosing the right tools for your setting. Learn more about our assessments and other resources for supporting educators!
Five ways to build bridges with parents
How to improve communications with parents and guardians to support students’ well-being.
Episode 1
Beyond the ABCs: How to integrate social-emotional learning into early childhood education
We’re joined by Deb Grill, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Pearson assessment consultant. Together, we’ll discuss the difference between SEL and social skills development, why SEL is sometimes controversial, key developmental milestones, caregiver communication strategies, and the importance of educator wellness.
Episode 2
Say it with me: How to help children with speech and language delays
We’re joined by Patricia Ybarra, a certified speech-language pathologist and Pearson research director. Together, we’ll discuss speech and language milestones, educator and caregiver roles in supporting children with delays, how to talk with caregivers about delays, and complementary activities and resources for families.
Episode 3
Ready, set, go! How educators and caregivers can improve kindergarten readiness
We’re joined by Selina Oliver, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Pearson assessment consultant. Together, we’ll discuss how educators can converse and collaborate with caregivers, the pros and cons of starting kindergarten at a later age, and the impact of early childhood education funding and national trends.
The ABCs of assessments
Assessments can help distinguish individuality or preferences from potential issues that might require intervention.
Ready, Set, Go!
Kindergarten readiness comprises many different skills. Read how educators and caregivers can work together to close the gap.
Say it with me
Discussing a developmental delay can be a sensitive conversation, so it's important that educators connect with families in a way that considers the caregivers' needs.
Beyond the ABCs
We’ve heard a lot over the past few years about the ongoing mental health crises affecting students and young people. Read on for what educators and caregivers can do.
CELF Preschool-3: Assessing Language Skills Needed for Success in the Classroom
Learn about the language skills children need to success in their Pre-K or K-2 classrooms.
A Team Approach to Evaluating and Nurturing Early Childhood Development
Delve into the multi-faceted landscape of early childhood assessment and the importance of collaboration and partnership in ensuring positive outcomes for young learners.
BBCS-4:R & BSRA-4: Assessing Concept Knowledge for School Readiness
Concept knowledge is a powerful predictor of language development, cognitive functioning, and school readiness. Results of the BBCS-4: R and BSRA-4 are important for psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and early childhood professionals who assess developmental delays and educators seeking to determine a child's school readiness.
