Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment

Learning Level 2: Intermediate/Application

Intended Audience: Administrators, ECSE Educators, General Educators, Teacher Assistants, Family Members, Family Educators, Psychologists, Social Workers, SLP’s, OT/PT’s, Early Intervention Personnel

Play-based assessment is a functional, observational approach to assessment of infants and preschoolers. TPBA2 is a comprehensive assessment system, including family involvement; vision and hearing screening; a format to bridge assessment and intervention; and procedures for monitoring outcomes. In this presentation, participants will learn how to… use the TPBA2 protocols; be part of a transdisciplinary team; observe children in playful interactions with parents, adults, and peers; determine developmental levels and needs; and make functional intervention recommendations. Participants will practice using the materials by observing videos of actual assessments.

Continuing Education – This workshop will provide 10.0 contact hours for the following:

• Educator License Renewal
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) 3
• CE credit for SLP, SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals
• Gateways to Opportunity credit in area E (Org. ID# B40093)
• Early Intervention Credit in the area of Assessment

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate.