Early Learning Assessment for Teachers
Ohio’s Early Learning Assessment (ELA) is an observational assessment consisting of skill progressions aligned to Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards. The Early Learning Assessment covers seven domains of school readiness: Social Foundations, Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Well-Being and Motor Development, and Fine Arts.
Resources
EARLY LEARNING ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
This document is available for local programs to print. It contains all 32 SKBs for the comprehensive assessment, with a star indicating the 15 priority SKBs required for programs serving children funded by ECE or PSE.
Programs that have earlier versions of the full 72-item comprehensive assessment may continue to use that version with a focus on the 32 SKBs that are approved for a comprehensive assessment, or the required priority set of 15 SKBs for ECE and PSE funded children.
In early fall, programs will be able to order printed copies of the Early Learning Assessment, containing all 32 SKBs and examples for each level description.
ASSESSMENT WINDOWS
The Early Learning Assessment can be used at any time throughout the calendar year. The year is divided into four assessment windows:
- Fall: Aug 15 - Nov 14
- Winter: Nov 15 - Feb 14
- Spring: Feb 15 - May 14
- Summer: May 15 - Aug 14
Training
The new Early Learning Assessment Essentials training is now available statewide! The training consists of a single three-hour online course, for early care and education professionals to complete on their own at their convenience. Participants can access the training through the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) by searching for this ST number: 10146132
After completing the training through the OPR, participants will receive three hours of Ohio Approved credit and will be fully certified to administer the ELA. The ELA Essentials Training is required for teachers using the ELA who have NOT previously been trained. This job aid provides step-by-step instructions with screenshots for accessing the new training: Accessing the ELA Essentials Training.
Please send questions about ELA training to ELAHelp@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.
Last Modified: 10/10/2024 4:45:36 PM