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It’s an exciting time to be an early childhood professional. Great things are happening: new funding, new initiatives, new state laws designed to help you improve outcomes

for all the young children you serve.

With these great opportunities on the horizon, your choice of assessment tool has never been more important.

Maybe you’re applying for a grant. Maybe you’re striving to meet the standards set by your QRIS. Whatever your specific goals, your challenge is to prove how well your program is working, how it’s meeting critical bench-marks like better health and development for children, improved school readiness, and stronger parenting skills. That’s why you need assessment tools that give you the very best of everything—the best research base, the best quality, the best data to inform your critical decisions.

With our screening and assessment tools, based on unparalleled research and trusted nationwide, you can expect the best:

Reliability and validity Ease of use

Parent involvement Error-proof results you can trust

Effective, individualized interventions Efficient data management

Convenient staff training

In this catalog, you’ll find 9 tools to help you improve the quality of your program and ensure real progress for every child. Backed by stronger and better research than comparable tools, they’re also some of the easiest, most efficient, and most cost-effective assessments available today.

Why your choice of assessment matters more than ever

Now you can get an inside look at your next assessment tool with FREE webinars on ASQ, CLASS™, The Carolina Curriculum, LSP™, and more. You’ll learn the basics of each tool, see how it works, and get your questions answered in Q&As with the developers.

FREE WEBINARS—REGISTER TODAY!

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Better outcomes with:The #1 developmental and social-emotional screeners!

More of today’s early childhood professionals trust ASQ over any other developmental and social-emotional screener. Talk to ASQ users, and they’ll

tell you why: it’s the easiest, most reliable, and most cost-effective way to pinpoint delays early so kids get the best possible start in life. Questionnaires are parent-completed, which saves time and ensures more accurate screening results. And because ASQ is one of the most rigorously researched tools available, you can be confident you’re using a highly valid, reliable, and sensitive screener with the children you care for.

AT A GLANCE

• Developers:JaneSquires,Ph.D.,& DianeBricker,Ph.D.,withinvitedcontributors

DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING

• Trustedfor18years

• Areasscreened:Communication,grossmotor,fine motor, problem solving, personal-social

• Agerange:1–66months

• Basedonunparalleledresearchsample of 15,138 diverse children

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SCREENING


• Areasscreened:Self-regulation,compliance,communication, adaptive behaviors, autonomy, affect, and interaction with people

• Agerange:3–66months

ASQ ONLINE

• User-friendlydatamanagementwithASQ Pro (single sites) and ASQ Enterprise (multisite programs)

• OnlinequestionnairecompletionwithASQFamily Access

WHATTOORDER

Order the complete ASQ system all at once! Complete ASQ-3™ US$1,219.75* Complete ASQ-3™ & ASQ:SE US$1,494.70* IncludesStarterKits,ASQOnline*,trainingDVDs, Learning Activities, and Materials Kit

TO ORDER: Contact your sales representative at 1-800-638-3775

ASQ-3™ Starter Kit (questionnaires on paper&CD-ROM,User’sGuide,QuickStart Guide)

With English Questionnaires US$275.00 | Stock #: 13105P-70410 | 2009|ISBN978-1-59857-041-0

With Spanish Questionnaires US$275.00|Stock#:13105P-70427|2009|ISBN978-1-59857-042-7

ASQ:SE Starter Kit (questionnaires on paper&CD-ROM,User’sGuide)

With English Questionnaires US$225.00|Stock#:13105P-701202002|ISBN978-1-59857-012-0

With Spanish Questionnaires US$225.00 | Stock #: 13105P-70137 2002|ISBN978-1-59857-013-7

*Plus online screening charges. Price will vary for multisite programs.

Training Available!Come to the ASQ-3™ & ASQ:SE Training Institute this June in Orlando, Florida—or schedule a customized seminar! See www.brookesonlocation.com.

Availablein English & Spanish

Order an ASQ-3TM or ASQ:SE Starter Kit

3ORDER TODAY! ONLINE: www.brookespublishing.com | CALL: 1-800-638-3775

How helps your program

1. Reliable, quick, parent-completed screeningNot only are parent-completed tools the most accurate way to screen children, they’re also highly efficient and cost-ef-fective—ideal for this era of time constraints and tight budgets. With ASQ, parents can complete a whole questionnaire in just 10–15minutes,givingyouinvaluablein-depthinsightontheirchild’s development. (ASQ Family Access even lets parents do questionnaires online, eliminating mailing costs and ensuring that every questionnaire is filled out completely and accurately.)

2.Error-proofresultsinsecondsAfter a parent completes a questionnaire through ASQ Family Access, their answers go right into your ASQ Online data management system for error-free scoring and results inseconds.(Youcanalsoscorethemonpaperinjust2–3minutes.) The easy-to-read summary sheet shows you at a glance if any further assessment is needed.

3. Easy to share results and support families Getting families on board with your screening program and sharing results with concerned parents can be tough parts of your job. ASQ—one of the most family-friendly screeners available—helps you every step of the way:

• TheUsers’Guidesarefilledwithhelpful hints and guidelines on partnering with families, explaining the how and why of screening, communicating results sensi-tively, and making referrals.

• ASQ Online generates customizable letters for sharing results and making recommendations to families.

• With the ASQ-3™ Learning Activities, you’ll have an easy way to print or email fun, effective activities that help parents support their child’s development between ASQ screenings.

UsingASQwithDiverseFamiliesWith ASQ co-developers Jane Squires and Elizabeth Twombly

Wednesday, May 8 | 2:00 PM ET

Learn how to work with families from diverse backgrounds throughout the ASQ screening process. This free webinar gives you guidance on how to introduce screening, work with translators, administer ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE, communicate results, determine appropriate follow-up, and make referrals. Register now: www.brookespublishing.com/webinar-series

FREE WEBINAR—REGISTER TODAY!

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Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and the ASQ logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.


Better outcomes with: Play-based assessment linked with customized interventions

AT A GLANCE

• Developer:ToniLinder,Ed.D.


• Areasscreened:Sensorimotor,emotionalandso-cial, communication and language, and cognition

• Agerange:Birthtoage6

• Whocompletesit:Earlychildhoodprofessionals,with parent involvement

• AlignedwithOSEPchildoutcomes

• Helpsyoudetermineachild’seligibilityforservices

• Trainingavailable:Seewww.brookesonlocation.com

Traditional assessment methods can be tough on young children. “Testing rooms” can be scary and intimidating—and when kids aren’t engaged, they

don’tshowthefullrangeoftheirabilities.ChooseTPBA2andTPBI2,andyou’llseehowmuchbetterassessmentand intervention can be when they’re based on what children naturally love: play!

AlignedwithDECandNAEYCguidelines,thisbestselling,highly effective system engages and relaxes kids with child-directed play activities during assessment, so they’re motivated to show what they can do. Then it explicitly links assessment results with customized play-based interventions embedded in daily home and school routines. The interventions keep parents involved, build on the child’s natural interests, and help them generalize their new skills, so families see sustained progress across all settings.

WHATTOORDER

Three-volume set (TPBA, TPBI, and Administration Guide)CATALOG SPECIAL US$149.95|Stock#:13105P-S1047|2008

CD-ROM(printablePDFsofalltheformsyouneed) US$229.95 | Stock #: 13105P-69391 2008|ISBN978-1-55766-939-1

Observing Kassandra (trainingDVDthatsimulatesaTPBAsession) US$179.00 | Stock #: 13105P-69698 1996,2010|ISBN978-1-55766-969-8

CD-ROM

DVD

DoIneedtheAdministrationGuide?Yes! EssentialforeveryprogramusingTPBA2&TPBI2,thisisyourcomprehensiveguidetoimple-mentingthesystemeffectively.You’llgetcompleteinstructionsonusingTPBA2&TPBI2,thephoto-copiable forms, plus some of the best professional guidance available on • conductingplaysessions • makingeligibilitydecisions• ensuringsuccessfulassessmentandintervention • andmore• writingreports



1. Better assessments through the power of play. Duringafunandnaturalisticplaysession,professionalsassessdevelopment in 4 key areas while the child plays with family members and a team play facilitator. Because children stay relaxedandengaged,TPBA2elicitsmoremeaningfulandac-curate results than many traditional assessment strategies. It focuses on strengths, assessing what children can do instead of what they can’t. And it gets parents involved, so they learn more about their child’s development and how to encourage progress.

2.Positive,playfulinterventionsthatimprove real-world skills.After the play session results are reviewed, it’s easy to link TPBA2’sassessmentdatatoindividualized,play-basedinterventionactivities.Unlikemoretraditionalinterventionap-proaches,TPBI2showsyouhowtopartnerwithparentstotailor a unique program of activities that work with their child’s strengths, interests, and learning processes. Interventions fit right into the family’s daily routines, so children learn new skills in familiar settings and generalize them successfully.

3. Affordable and convenient staff training.Get the Observing Kassandra DVDforyourstaff,andthey’llhave a convenient, cost-effective way to practice their skillsinasimulatedTPBA2 session with a preschooler. The DVDpackageincludeseverythingyouneedfortraining:a50-minuteDVDofKassandra’srecordedplaysession,atabletofblankTPBA2 forms,aCD-ROMwithsamplecom-pleted forms, and a helpful training workbook. (If you want to schedule a customized, in-depth training seminar on TPBA2andTPBI2,visitwww.brookesonlocation.com.)

DVD

ALSO AVAILABLE: TONILINDER’SPLAY-BASEDCURRICULUM

Read, Play, and Learn!®Storybook Activities for Young Children

ByToniW.Linder,Ed.D.,with invited contributors

Boost young children’s literacy, cognitive, sensorimotor, social, communication, and language skills with this bestselling curriculum built around popular storybooks. Each of the 16 activity guides givesyou2–3weeksoffun,easyactivities.

SAVEonbothCollections+theTeacher’sGuide! US$229.00 | Stock #: 13105P-64778 | 1999 | ISBN 978-1-55766-477-8 (Storybooks not included)

Read, Play, and Learn!® is a registered trademark of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.



Better outcomes with:Linked assessment & intervention for children with disabilities

The Carolina Curriculum

AT A GLANCE

• Developers:NancyM.Johnson-Martin,Ph.D.,SusanAttermeier,Ph.D.,PT,&BonnieJ.Hacker


• Domainsassessed:personal-social,cognition,communication, fine motor, and gross motor

• Agerange:Birthto36months(infant/toddlervolume);24to60months(preschoolvolume)

• Whocompletesit:Earlychildhoodprofessionals

• AlignedwithOSEPchildoutcomes


If you work with infants or young children who have mild to severe disabilities, this is the system your program needs. Specifically de-veloped for use with young children with disabilities (birth to 5 years),

this criterion-referenced system links naturalistic assessment with activity-based interventions that are relevant to typical routines and adaptable for long-term use—so you can ensure that improvements are maintained as a child grows. Because the curriculum is flexible, en-courages modifications, and doesn’t require each child to demonstrate skills in the same way, it’s ideally suited to the needs of young children with a range of special needs.

The Carolina Curriculum helps your program:• Strengthen outcomes and quality of life for children with disabilities

and their families

• Help children participate more fully in home and school life

• Seamlessly link assessment with flexible intervention activities

• Integrate intervention meaningfully into each child’s everyday life

• Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among teachers, family members, and service providers

WHATTOORDER

For children birth to 36 months: The Carolina Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers with Special Needs

For children 24 to 60 months: The Carolina Curricu-lum for Preschoolers with Special Needs (Covers the same domains but targets more advanced, age-appro-priate behaviors.)

CATALOG SPECIAL: Buy both and save! US$99.95 | Stock #: 13105P-67670 2004|7x10|spiral-bound|ISBN978-1-55766-767-0 Volumesalsosoldseparately; see www.brookespublishing.com.

Carolina Curriculum Forms that help you record data and summarize the assessment. US$150.00 | Stock #: 13105P-67458 ISBN 978-1-55766-745-8

Forms also available in paper format or as downloadable PDFs; see www.brookespublishing.com. Downloadable forms are nonreturnable.

The Carolina Curriculum: An Integrated System for Assessment and InterventionWith co-developer Susan M. Attermeier!

Thursday, May 2 | 1:00 PM ET

Inthis25-minuteintroductiontotheCarolinaCurriculum, you’ll see how the system works, how it’s related to embedded instruction, how to involve families, and more. After the webinar, you can participate in a live Q&A session with Susan Attermeier! Register now: www.brookespublishing.com/webinar-series

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Must-have guides on effective screening and assessment

DevelopmentalScreeninginYourCommunityAn Integrated Approach for Connecting Children with Services

ByDianeBricker,Ph.D.,MarisaMacy,Ph.D.,JaneSquires,Ph.D.,&KevinMarks,M.D.

“This amazing resource will no doubt impact the quality of early detection Child Find systems across our country.”

—MaryMcLean,Ph.D.,UniversityofWisconsin-Milwaukee

Integrated,community-widescreeningandearlydetection/childfindsystemshelpensure that children who need services don’t slip through the cracks. This is the first book with the systematic, big-picture guidance and specific information you need to develop your own system or strengthen and refine your existing system.

LEARNTHECRITICALPROCEDURESFOR:

• meeting each child’s whole continuum of needs, from universal screening to community services

• connecting everyone who screens children across settings into a single unified system

• ensuringthatallpartsofthesystemalign and work seamlessly together

• selectingandusingthebestdevelopmentalandbehavioralscreening measures

• monitoring your system so that all parts keep functioning smoothly and children get the services they need

US$34.95|Stock#:13105P-72179 2013|272pages|7x10|paperback| ISBN978-1-59857-217-9

Assessing Spanish–EnglishBilingual PreschoolersA Guide to Best Approaches and Measures

By Sandra Barrueco,Ph.D., Michael López,

Ph.D.,ChristineOng,Ph.D.,&PatriciaLozano, M.A.

Get detailed reviews and analyses of 37 developmentalassessmentsforSpanish–English bilingual preschoolers. Compare English and Spanish versions of each tool, evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and learn from snapshots of key characteristics and technical data.

US$39.95|Stock#:13105P-72193 2012|296pages|7x10|paperback|ISBN978-1-59857-219-3

Alternative Approaches to Assessing Young ChildrenSecond Edition

By Angela Losardo, Ph.D.,&AngelaNo-tariSyverson,Ph.D.

Discoverthe fundamentals of 6 alternative assessment methodsforchildrenbirth–8:naturalistic,focused, performance, portfolio, dynamic, and curriculum-based language assess-ments.IncludesCD-ROMwith2dozenprintable forms for data collection, progress monitoring, and more.

US$39.95 | Stock #: 13105P-70878 2011|272pages|7x10|paperbackw/CD-ROM ISBN 978-1-59857-087-8

LINKing Authentic Assessment & Early Childhood InterventionBest Measures for Best Practices, Second Edition

ByStephenJ. Bagnato,Ed.D.,JohnT.Neisworth,Ph.D., & Kristie Pretti- Frontczak,Ph.D.

The only book with professional ratings and reviews of 81 widely used assessment measuresforchildrenbirth–8,thispopularreference helps you select high-quality as-sessment materials for your early childhood program. A must-have resource for cutting through the hype and recognizing valid measures backed by solid evidence.

US$49.95|Stock#:13105P-70472 2010|400pages|7x10|paperback| ISBN978-1-59857-047-2

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Better outcomes with:Real progress for all children— with and without disabilities

AT A GLANCE

• Developers:DianeBricker,Ph.D.,BettyCapt,Ph.D.,OTR,JJJohnson,Ph.D.,KristiePretti-Frontczak,Ph.D.,KristineSlentz,Ph.D.,ElizabethStraka,Ph.D.,CCC-SLP,&MistiWaddell,M.S.


• Areasassessed:Sixmajordevelopmentalar-eas—fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, adaptive, social-communication, and social

• Agerange:Birthtoagesix

• Whocompletesit:Earlychildhoodprofessionals,withinputfromcaregivers/parents

• Widelyregardedasoneofthebestcurriculum-based, criterion-referenced tools in the early childhood field

• AlignedwithOSEPchildoutcomesandmanystates’ early learning standards

• Supportseligibilitycorroboration/determination

• FormsavailableinEnglishandSpanish

• TrainingAvailable:Seewww.brookesonlocation.com

Supported by more peer-reviewed research than any other comparable instrument, AEPS® is your best choice for reliable assessment, goal devel-

opment, intervention, and evaluation. Ideal for all young children—including those who are typically developing, are learning English, are at risk, or have a disability—the widely used AEPS® is the most effective way to assess child development, identify goals, plan individualized instruction, and track even the smallest increments of progress.

AEPS® is a system you can trust—but what you might not know is how easy and efficient it is. AEPSi™, the user-friendly web-based management system, has streamlined the whole process so you’ll save time, slash paperwork, and ensure accurate data. You’ll be able to:

• assessmultiplechildrensimultaneouslywith7–8groupactivitiesthat fit naturally into your day

• ensure accurate results with clear, detailed criteria for each objective

• quickly score, track, aggregate, and archive AEPS® test results

• run powerful automated reports with just a few clicks

• access customized interventions in seconds

• accurately and specifically measure child progress

• and much more!

WHATTOORDER

Order the set that meets your needs: 4-VolumeSet—(AdministrationGuide,Test, both Curricula) US$239.00 | Stock #: 13105P-65614 | 2002|ISBN978-1-55766-561-4

Birth to Three Set—(Administration Guide, Test, Curriculum for Birth to Three Years) US$179.00|Stock#:13105P-66024|2002|ISBN978-1-55766-602-4

Three to Six Set—(Administration Guide, Test, Curriculum for Three to Six Years) US$179.00 | Stock #: 13105P-66031 | ISBN 978-1-55766-603-1

AEPSi™

AnAEPSi™subscriptionisbilledannuallyatthefollowingrate:1–100children@$19.95perchildrecordperyear;101–250children@$18.95perchildrecordperyear;251–500children@$16.95perchildrecordperyear;500+children:CallanAEPS sales representative at 1-800-638-3775 for a customized price quote.

AEPS® is a registered trademark and AEPSi™ and the AEPS logo are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.



1. Efficient, highly sensitive assessment You’ll assess goals and objectives across developmental areas while observing children and their caregivers engaging in everyday activities. The AEPS® Test provides a thorough picture of a child’s development, showing delays and progress that many tests miss so you can consistently connect children with effective instruction. And the conve-nient group assessments in AEPSi™ let you complete the entire test for up to 6 children at a time during just a few routine activities—a big time-saver!

2.BetterIFSP/IEPgoaldevelopmentAEPS® makes it so easy to improve your IFSPs and IEPs. Usingassessmentresultsasaguide,pinpointareasinwhichthechildneedsinterventionandselectthemasIFSP/IEP goals and objectives. AEPS® includes a helpful list of sample goals and objectives to use as a model for writing meaningful IFSPs and IEPs. (And if you use the EasyIEP system, goals and objectives from AEPSi™ can even be transferred to your EasyIEP account.)

4. The best progress monitoring availableThe AEPS® Test is a highly effective way to monitor child progress over time, whether you use it for ongoing monitor-ing or for beginning and end of year evaluations. Because AEPS® picks up very small increments of progress, it’s an unparalleled system for tracking the growth and develop-ment of all children.

3. The right interventions at your fingertips The clearly linked test and curricula make it simple to chooseinterventionsthathelpchildrenmeetIFSP/IEPgoalsand objectives. AEPS® curricular content is embedded in the online AEPSi™ system, so finding exactly the right in-terventionsisasnap.Justafewclickstakeyourighttothestrategies and teaching suggestions you need!


Reliable Assessment and Effective Programming with AEPS®

With AEPS Specialist Kevin Warg!

Tuesday, April 2 | 1:00 PM ET

Get a complete introduction to AEPS® in this free webinar, and discover how the tool helps you identify a child’s current skills, develop goals, choose interventions, and measure progress. You’ll also get an inside look at AEPSinteractive™, the web-based management system that streamlines assessment and reporting. Register now: www.brookespublishing.com/webinar-series


Better outcomes with:

Find out what families need—and track how well your program is helping

AT A GLANCE

• Developers:LindaWollesen,R.N.,M.A., &KarenPeifer,Ph.D.


• Areasassessed:7keyfamilycompetencies (see sidebar)

• Agerange:Birthtoagethree

• Whocompletesit:Ahomevisitorwhoknowsthefamily well

• Canberepeatedevery6monthsuntilthechild is 3 to monitor progress

• MeetstheParentsasTeachersaffiliaterequirementsfor family-centered assessment and goal setting


How can you identify the needs of families, closely monitor improvements, and vividly demonstrate your home visiting pro-gram’seffectiveness?Doallthreequicklyandeasilywiththe

Life Skills Progression™ (LSP), a reliable, field-tested tool for use with at-risk families. After a home visit with a family, an experienced home visitortakesjust5–10minutestofillouttheLSPformandgenerateabroad, accurate portrait of the family’s behaviors, attitudes, and skills. The results are equally useful for establishing baseline data about the family and tracking the real differ-ences your home visiting services are making for parents and children.

LSPHELPSYOURPROGRAM• Identifythestrengthsandneedsofeachindividualfamily• Establishbaselineclientprofilesbeforeyourserviceshavemade

a difference• Measurethelifeskillsofbothparentsandchildren• Seewhat’sworkingandadjustinterventionsaccordingly• Monitoreachfamily’sprogresstowardbetterlifeskillsandoutcomes

WHATTOORDER

Theall-in-onemanualandCD-ROMset includes information on the LSP’s field testing, best practices in the field, detailed guidance on implementing LSP, and the printable tool and instructions.

US$49.95 | Stock #: 13105P-68301 2006|224pages|8½x11|paperback w/CD-ROM|ISBN978-1-55766-830-1

CD-ROM

Measure key family competencies:• relationshipswithchildren• relationshipswithfamilyandfriends• physicalhealthcare• basicneeds• educationandemployment• mentalhealthandsubstanceabuse• infant/toddlerdevelopmentand

temperament

ImprovingHomeVisitingPracticewith the Life Skills Progression™ (LSP)With LSP co-developer Linda Wollesen!

Tuesday, April 9 | 1:00 PM ET

Geta20-minuteintroductiontotheLSP!Discoverthebasicsof the tool, view items from each of the 35 parent life skills categories, understand how the LSP helps with family goal-setting and planning, and more! After the webinar, you can participate in a live Q&A session with Linda Wollesen. Register now: www.brookespublishing.com/webinar-series


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Life Skills Progression™ and the LSP logo are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.


Find out what families need—and track how well your program is helping

A fast & reliable tool for assessing parentinginteractions—comingsummer2013!

Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLOTM)ByLoriA.Roggman,Ph.D.,GinaA.Cook,Ph.D.,MarkS.Innocenti,Ph.D.,&VondaJumpNorman,Ph.D. (with Katie Christiansen & Sheila Anderson)

Where are parents’ skills the strongest—and what improvements can they make tobettersupportyoungchildren’sdevelopment?Homevisitorscanfindoutin

minutes with PICCOLOTM, the quick, reliable observational tool designed to assess and monitor the quality of parent–child interactions. PICCOLOTMmeasures29parentingbehaviors in 4 critical domains—Affection, Responsiveness, Encouragement, and Teaching. It’s the best way to assess which parenting behaviors are working, develop interventions that help parents improve, and track the positive outcomes of your parent support program.

WHY PICCOLOTM?

• Research-based—assesses parenting behaviors with direct, proven links to positive child outcomes

• Highly reliable—basedon4,500videoobservationsof2,000diversefamilies

• Training DVD includes 1 hour training presentation and 16 invaluable DVD clips ofparent–childinteractionstohelpyoupracticeobservingandscoring

• Quick, clear, and easy to use—takesjust10minutesforparent–childobservation

• Culturally sensitive and relevant

• Spanish translationincludedinUser’sGuide

PICCOLO™ Provider Starter Kit (includes120-pageUser’sGuideandTool,packageof25) US$55.00 | Stock #: 13105P-73657 | August2013

TrainingDVD—US$150.00 | Stock #: 13105P-73046 August2013|2hours|ISBN978-1-59857-304-6

NOTE: Each practitioner using the tool should have the Provider Starter Kit. Each program should have a copy of the DVD for staff training.

HELPPARENTSDEVELOPTHESKILLSMEASUREDWITHPICCOLOTM

DevelopmentalParentingA Guide for Early Childhood Practitioners

ByLoriA.Roggman,Ph.D.,LisaK.Boyce,Ph.D.,&MarkS.Innocenti,Ph.D.

DiscovertheABCsoffacilitatingdevelopmental parenting—a warm, responsive, and encouraging parenting approach that puts caregivers confidently in charge of guiding their young children’s development.

• Activelyencouragepositiveparent–childinteraction

• Look for a family’s strengths and build on them

• Useassessmentstoevaluatechildprogressandparentingbehaviors

US$29.95|Stock#:13105P-69766|2008|248pages|6x9|paperback|ISBN978-1-55766-976-6

How PICCOLO™ Can Help You Work Effectively with Parents of Young ChildrenWith PICCOLO™ co-developer Lori Roggman!

Wednesday, April 24 | 12:00 PM ET

This25-minutewebinarshowsyouhowPICCOLO™canhelpyou provide positive feedback to parents, develop interventions, and monitor your program’s outcomes. Following the webinar, youcanparticipateinaliveQ&AsessionwithDr.Roggman.Register now: www.brookespublishing.com/webinar-series


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TRAINING DVD AVAILABLE

PICCOLO™ is a trademark of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.

Life Skills Progression™ and the LSP logo are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.


Better outcomes with:Assess interactions between children and teachers

The widely used, highly reliable CLASS™ tool gives you an accurate way to assess teacher–child interactions—a primary ingredient of quality edu-

cational experiences that promote future school success. Withversionsfortoddler,pre-K,andK–3classrooms,thisbestselling tool establishes an accurate picture of classroom interactions through brief, repeated observation and scor-ing cycles, highlighting areas of strength and areas for growth useful for guiding improvement efforts.

WHATTOORDERCLASS™ Manuals Toddler—US$49.95|Stock#:13105P-72599 2012|ISBN978-1-59857-259-9

Pre-K English—US$49.95 | Stock #: 13105P-69414 2008|ISBN978-1-55766-941-4

Pre-K Spanish—US$49.95|Stock#:13105P-72384 2012|ISBN978-1-59857-238-4

K–3—US$49.95|Stock#:13105P-69421 2008|ISBN978-1-55766-942-1

CLASS™ Forms Toddler—US$28.00|Stock#:13105P-72605 2012|ISBN978-1-59857-260-5

Pre-K–3English—US$28.00 | Stock #: 13105P-69438 2008|ISBN978-1-55766-943-8

Pre-K–3Spanish—US$28.00|Stock#:13105P-72360 2012|ISBN978-1-59857-236-0

CLASS™ Dimensions Guides—quick guides that introduce teachers to the key areas assessed with the CLASS™tool.Toddler,Pre-K,andK–3versionsavailable;Pre-K available in English or Spanish. US$19.95 each (See www.brookespublishing.com to order.)

CLASS™ Dimensions Overviews—tri-fold laminated sheet that shows what to look for while observing the CLASS dimensions and scoring the tool. Toddler, Pre-K,andK–3versionsavailable;Pre-KavailableinEnglish or Spanish. US$30.00 each (sold in packages of 5. See www.brookespublishing.com to order.)

Classroom Assessment Scoring System™ and CLASS™ are trademarks of Robert C. Pianta, Ph.D.

AT A GLANCE

• Developers:RobertC.Pianta,Ph.D.,KarenM.LaParo,Ph.D.,&BridgetK.Hamre,Ph.D.

• Domainsassessed:Crucialdomainsofteacher–studentinteraction:EmotionalSup-port, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support. (The CLASS™ Toddler tool focuses on Emotional and Behavioral Support and Engaged Support for Learning.)

• Agerange:Dedicatedversionsfortoddler, pre-K,andK–3classrooms

• Who completes it: A trained CLASS™ observer (could be a researcher, teacher, principal, school psychologist, or educational consultant)

• Pre-K version available in Spanish

• Training available: CLASS™ Observation Training is an essential prerequisite for accurate use of the CLASS™ tool. Learn more at www.teachstone.com/training-programs.

TheCLASS™System–Practical Strategies for Improving Learning2013 Webinar Series presented by Teachstone

These one-hour, in-depth presentations demonstrate how the CLASS™ system can address education challenges and goals. Explore Teachstone’s newest professional development program, investigate how the CLASS™ framework can be applied within teacher education, and much more. Sign up at www.teachstone.com/about-the-class/webinar-series


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1. Accurate assessment of what really matters Thequalityofteacher–studentinteractionisdirectlytiedtostu-dent learning. The CLASS™ tool assesses critical dimensions ofteacher–studentinteractionthatcontributetoacademicand social success, including positive and negative classroom climate, teacher sensitivity, language modeling, and behavior management. The CLASS™ manual clearly describes what to look for when observing each dimension, taking the guesswork out of classroom assessment.

2.BetterprogramplanningandprofessionaldevelopmentThrough brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles, the CLASS™ tool establishes an accurate picture of classroom interactions and clearly highlights areas of strength and areas for growth. Schools and whole districts can use the results of the CLASS™ tool to systematically strengthen their programs and plan professional development work-shops that improve teachers’ knowledge and practices. (Professional development programs are offered through Teachstone; see www.teachstone.com.)

3. Ongoing monitoring and evaluationYou can use the CLASS™ tool to observe teachers at regular intervals during the school year and give them direct feedback about their actual classroom practices. Giv-ing teachers an objective, concrete measurement of their areas of strength and weakness helps them continue their successful practices with confidence—and target areas for improvement over the course of the year.

4. CLASS™ TrainingCLASS™ Observation Training is an essential prerequisite for accurate use of the tool. This two-day seminar gives you in-depth knowledge of the CLASS™ domains and dimen-sions and arms you with the knowledge you need to code classrooms using the CLASS™ tool. Introductory CLASS™ seminars and Train-the-Trainer programs are also available. Learn more at www.teachstone.com/training-programs.


Better outcomes with:Great early literacy programs start with ELLCO!

Is your program providing the high-quality literacy supports that put children onthepathtosuccess?FindoutwithELLCO,thebestselling,field-test-ed classroom observation tool trusted by schools across the country.

Highly accurate and valid, ELLCO has two versions specially tailored for Pre-KandGradesK–3.Focusingon5elementsoftheliteracyenviron-ment that set the stage for long-term reading success, ELLCO is easy to administer: the ELLCO observer conducts a classroom observation to gather critical information and follows up with a teacher interview, which supplements the observation with educators’ firsthand reflections on their teaching practices. The result: a complete picture of literacy practices and supports in early childhood or early elementary classrooms.

ELLCO helps your program• Assessliteracysupportseasilyandaccurately

• Seewhichsupportsandpracticesareworking

• Showthatyourprogramiseffectiveandstudentsaremakingprogress

• Improveteacherqualitybypinpointingstrengthsandseeingwhichareas need improvement

• Targeteffortstoimproveyoungchildren’sschoolreadiness

WHATTOORDER

ELLCO Pre-K CATALOG SPECIAL! SAVEontheUser’sGuideandToolUS$50.00|Stock#:13105P-S1050|2008

ELLCO K-3CATALOG SPECIAL! SAVEontheUser’sGuideandTool US$50.00|Stock#:13105P-S1061|2008

ELLCO components also sold separately at www.brookespublishing.com

AT A GLANCE

• Developers:MiriamW.Smith,Ed.D.,JoanneP.Brady, M.Ed., Louisa Anastasopoulos, M.P.P., & NancyClark-Chiarelli,Ed.D.

• Trusted for 11 years

• Areas assessed: 5 key elements of the literacy environment—classroom structure, curriculum, language environment, books and book reading, print and early writing

• Agerange:Pre-KandGradesK–3

• Who completes it: Researchers, supervisors, program directors, principals, administrators, and/orteachers

• Training available: See www.brookesonlocation.com

Brookes On Location—your authoritative source for tools training! For more than ten years, professionals have turned to Brookes On Location first for customized, expert-led training on our popular tools. BOL seminars are the best way to

• learn from the experts who know the tools best

• get hands-on practice you can apply right away in your daily work

• ensure that you’re using and scoring your tools accurately and effectively

ConvenienttraininginstitutesforASQarealsoavailable;seewww.brookespublishing.com/asq-institute.To learn more about BOL training options for Brookes tools, please call 1-800-638-3775, visit www.brookesonlocation.com, or contact the Brookes On Location Staff at [email protected].


Better outcomes with:Make sure your PBIS efforts are working

AT A GLANCE

• Developers:ElizabethA.Steed,Ph.D.,TinaM.Pomerleau,M.Ed.,&RobertH.Horner,Ph.D.

• Areasassessed:Universalfeaturesofeffec-tive PBIS across 8 key categories, including behavioral expectations, family involvement, and program support

• Age range: Pre-K

• Who completes it: An unbiased outside ob-server, such as a behavior consultant, inclusion coordinator, or school psychologist

• Training available: See www.brookesonlocation.com

How well is your early childhood program implementing positive be-haviorinterventionandsupport(PBIS)?UncovertheanswerswithPreSET™, the comprehensive tool that helps programs determine

how their interventions are working—and what areas they need to work on to improve children’s social-emotional skills and behavior.

Based on the widely used and highly regarded School-Wide Evaluation Tool (SET), PreSET™ assesses program-wide PBIS in all types of early child-hood settings. Conducted twice a year by an unbiased outside observer, PreSET™ takes an accurate snapshot of your program’s PBIS through a review of program documents, classroom observations, and interviews with the administrator, teachers, and children from each classroom.

PreSET™ results help your program • SeeataglancehowwellyourprogramisimplementingPBIS

• Measureprogresstowardgoals

• WorkontroublespotsandreportimprovedoutcomestoOSEP

• Bettersupportthecriticalsocial-emotionalskillschildrenneedforkindergarten

• Targetqualityimprovementeffortsandstrengtheninterventionplanswith the included Action Plan form

• Determineprofessionaldevelopmentneedssoteacherscanprovidethe best support for young children’s social-emotional skills

WHATTOORDER

MANUAL—US$50.00|Stock#:13105P-72070 2012|128pages|8½x11|paperback| ISBN978-1-59857-207-0

TOOL (on CD-ROM)—US$99.95 | Stock#:13105P-72087 2012|34pages|ISBN978-1-59857-208-7

Preschool-Wide Evaluation Tool™ and PreSET™ are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.

CD-ROM

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Thursday, April 11 | 1:00 PM ET

Injust25minutes,you’lldiscoverhowPreSETTM can improve PBIS efforts in your program. Learn how your program can use the PreSETTM to improve practice, review the tool’s unique features, see how easy it is to administer and score, and hear the great results one program saw from implementing Pre-SET™. Following the webinar, stay to participate in a live Q&A session with the developers! Register now: www.brookespublishing.com/webinar-series


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