The 5-DVD Authentic Assessment Series explores the value of authentic assessment in documenting young children's progress, observational methods used to assess young children, systems used to organize the data, and different formal assessment instruments or checklists used to collate the data.

Teachers demonstrate how they communicate with parents to inform them of their child's development. In addition, directors and education coordinators share how they provide on-going training for their staff and the training issues that they have encountered along the way.

This series is extremely valuable for state and federal programs across the country where assessment of young children is mandated.

Setting the Stage presents today's most updated thinking on the assessment of young children. (24 mins) Observation I: The Eyes Have It! explores a variety of authentic assessment techniques used in preschool settings to document the growth of young children in their classrooms. (25 min) Observation II: Making the Connection demonstrate a system used to collate the observational data on young children. (23 mins) Parents: Our Most Important Resource emphasizes the importance of communicating with and respecting parents throughout the assessment process. (27 mins) Training and Support are Key discusses the importance of initial training and on-going training for their staff and for themselves. (26 mins)