Early Screening Inventory-Revised (ESI-R) Enduring Understanding The Early Screening Inventory-Revised is developmental screening that is administered to all Sure Start students within 45 days of enrollment, it is assist with identify children who may need assistance to perform successfully in school. Essential Question(s) 1. What is the Early Screening Inventory-Revised? 2. What is the purpose of ESI-R? 3. How do administer the screening and use the results? Outcomes By the end of the session, participants will have: Received an overview of the Early Screening Inventory-Revised. Discussed and practiced administration and scoring for the ESI-R. Provisioning/Materials Blank Copy Paper Markers Highlighters Index Cards Computer & Internet Access Per Table Pens, pencils Post-it Poster Paper Tape Access to the Sure Start Program e-guide via internet 1 FACILITATOR S GUIDE: EARLY SCREENING INVENTORY-REVISED
Set Up Have all files downloaded to the desktop or a DVD in advance. This includes the power point presentation, and all references used during this training. Rationale the internet may not be available from the work station you are using during this training. Check the videos embedded on specific slides to assure they play properly and the volume is adjusted appropriately. Make ALL copies See Handout Section of this document. Set up the room to assure your audience can work with an elbow partner and in a small group. On the table, have the blank copy paper, highlighters, markers, stickers and poster paper. You will need to determine how you will distribute copies throughout the training depending on the size of your group. You will need to set up a Parking Lot at the front of the room. LINK TO ACCESS THE TRAINING MATERIALS Please click the link below to access the Sure Start Program professional Development website. https://content.dodea.edu/teach_learn/curriculum/ece/sure_start/training/index.html ADDITIONAL TRAINING MATERIALS Teachers should bring the following materials: ESI-R Examiner s Manual (blue) ESI-R materials kit (blocks, button, cards, car, tape strip, ball) Blank Paper Construction Paper if available 2 FACILITATOR S GUIDE: EARLY SCREENING INVENTORY-REVISED
Slide Delivery Slide Number Presenter Time Script (Notes in PPT) Resources Title Slide 1 1 minute All NEW Sure Start staff should receive this training once. Participants will: Understand the Early Screening Inventory-Revised, it s purpose and how to administer the developmental screening to their students. 2 2 minutes Key Points The Sure Start Program Standards require that students receive medical, dental and educational/developmental screenings. The medical and dental screenings are completed the respective medical and dental facilities with hear, vision, height and weight completed by the school nurse. The educational screening is to be completed by the Sure Start teacher and the adopted screening tool is the Early Screening Inventory-Revised. ESI-P for children age 3-4.5 years ESI-K for children 4.6-5.11 years 3 FACILITATOR S GUIDE: EARLY SCREENING INVENTORY-REVISED
Slide Number Presenter Time Script (Notes in PPT) Resources Transition Slide 3 0 minutes DoDEA Sure Start Programs use the Early Screening Inventory-Revised as the developmental screening tool to identify children who may need further evaluation. 4 5 minutes The ESI-R is a standardized assessment/screening with a script for administration. It is important to keep a light atmosphere to help students feel comfortable, but it is also important to ensure that teacher do not coach children and administer the screening as designed so that scoring is valid. The screening helps identify children who may need assistance to perform successfully in school and enables teachers to seek assistance for interventions sooner. It is NOT a readiness or skills assessment, nor an IQ test, nor an entrance exam. ESI-R takes about 15-20 minutes per student to administer. Completed within 45 days of enrollment. **Please note that the CSC process at your school will probably require additional documentation before a referral can be made. If you have a student who may need help your first partner may 4 FACILITATOR S GUIDE: EARLY SCREENING INVENTORY-REVISED
Slide Number Presenter Time Script (Notes in PPT) Resources be the PSCD teacher at your school to suggest interventions to try. If in doubt ask your CSC chair for the school s process.** Click on the link to view the video and allow for a brief follow-up discussion if participants have questions. 5 20 minutes 6 10 minutes Getting Started Establishing rapport is important Pick a location Screening Time Using the Score Sheet Computing Rounded Age Scoring/Notes Completing the Score Sheet HO: LaMarr s Score Sheet NOTES: Handout: LaMarr s Score sheet for discussion The goal is to obtain optimal child performance. It s important that the child is at 5 FACILITATOR S GUIDE: EARLY SCREENING INVENTORY-REVISED
Slide Number Presenter Time Script (Notes in PPT) Resources ease. Don t refer to this as a test, say you are going to play some games together. Location is not specific but should be in a quiet environment without distractions if possible. The screening usually takes about 15-20 minutes The sequence should be in the order it occurs in the manual Instructions may be repeated except where otherwise noted If a child refuses, the item can be readministered later in the session. If this occurs it should be noted Using the Score sheet Computing rounded age: refer to page 11-12 in Examiner s Manual- allow reading time and discuss questions Scoring/Notes Completing the score sheet: refer to page 13 Have a participants look over LaMarr s Score Sheet and notice the notes that were made in the comments section. Lead a quick discussion around the Language & Cognition section B-Verbal Expression. Point out how the responses are recorded. Spontaneous vs. Elicited and the coding used C=color, N=name, S=shape, U=use & O=other 6 FACILITATOR S GUIDE: EARLY SCREENING INVENTORY-REVISED
Slide Number Presenter Time Script (Notes in PPT) Resources Participants will need the ESI-R Examiner s Manual and the materials from the kit to practice with one another. 7 40 minutes Each participant team will need one set of handouts and materials: ESI-P blank form ESI-K blank form Parent Questionnaire (sample/reference) ESI-R Examiner s Manual Materials (blocks, ball, button, etc.) Allow participants to practice administration of the ESI-P & ESI-K using script in the manual. Once they have been able to administer the screening a few times they will be able to use the script on the score sheet. HO: ESI-P Blank form, ESI-K blank form, Parent questionnaire, Tips and Suggestions One participant can administer the ESI-P and switch roles for the ESI-K Time 5 minutes Review Learner Outcomes 8 5 minutes Participants will: Understand the Early Screening Inventory-Revised, its purpose and how to administer the developmental screening to their students. The ESI-R is the developmental screening tool used in our Sure Start programs for identify students who may need additional support or referral. It should be completed within 45 days and results shared with parents at conferences. 7 FACILITATOR S GUIDE: EARLY SCREENING INVENTORY-REVISED
Slide Number Presenter Time Script (Notes in PPT) Resources Participants should now complete the training evaluation for ESI-R module. Schoology is where the training evaluation is also found: Pre-K/Sure Start Resources Training for the Sure Start Program SY 2016-2017 evaluation Handouts End of Presentation 88 minutes equals 1.5 hours Handout (HO) Image Slide # Title of HO Directions Number of Copies 6 LaMarr s Score Sheet Have participants look over LaMarr s Score Sheet and notice the notes that were made in the comments section. Lead a quick discussion around the Language & Cognition section B-Verbal Expression. Point out how the responses are recorded. Spontaneous vs. Elicited and the coding used C=color, N=name, S=shape, U=use & O=other 1 per participant 8 FACILITATOR S GUIDE: EARLY SCREENING INVENTORY-REVISED
7 ESI-P This will be used for practice administration 1 per participant pair 7 ESI-K This will be used for practice administration 1 per participant pair 7 Tips and Suggestions For Reference 1 per participant 7 Parent Questionnaire For sample/reference 1 per participant 9 FACILITATOR S GUIDE: EARLY SCREENING INVENTORY-REVISED
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