Module 2: Initial and Ongoing Functional Assessment

Welcome to the Foundation's training module for the Washington State Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program. The following competencies will be addressed in this module:

Knowledge Objectives

1. Participants will compare and contrast functional assessment with traditional evaluation techniques. (Topic 1)
2. Participants will understand the role of initial intake visits to gather information to share with the evaluation team regarding the child’s functioning, abilities, and everyday routines and activities, and in regard to the 3 global outcomes areas in addition to gathering information about family’s concerns, priorities, and resources. (Topic 2)
3. Participants will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the processes for gathering information necessary to conduct a functional assessment in the context of everyday activities. (Topic 3)
4. Participants will be able to describe how to explain assessment results with family members. (Topic 4)
5. Participants will understand the purposes of ongoing assessment (Topic 5).

Performance Objectives

1. Participants will be able to gather information needed to begin the IFSP process using interview questions and/or available tools. (Topic 2)
2. Participants will compile a list of natural environments, everyday learning opportunities, and interest-based activities. (Topic 3)
3. Participants will analyze and document a child’s functioning in the context of everyday activity settings and understand how this relates to what is expected for a child this age. (Topic 3, 5)
4. Participants will be able to communicate assessment results with families. (Topic 4)
5. Participants will have an action plan to implement in their work. (Final activity)

Web Presentations

Presentation	Duration	Handouts
Introduction: Initial and Ongoing Functional Assessment	6:13	Web Presentation: Print Version
Topic 1: Introduction to Functional Assessment	19:50	Web Presentation: Print Version Quiz and Answer Key IFSP Outcomes Flow Chart References and Resources Think About This Investigate Further Content Brief Comparison of Evaluation and Assessment
Topic 2: Gathering Information	27:40	Web Presentation: Print Version Quiz and Answer Key
Topic 2: Apply It Now Video	5:25	Apply It Now Apply It Now Answer Key Content Brief Investigate Further References and Resources Think About This
Topic 3: Functional Assessment	45:10	Web Presentation: Print Version Apply It Now 2.3.1 Apply It Now 2.3.1 Answer Key Apply It Now 2.3.2 Apply It Now 2.3.2 Answer Key AT Assessment Hien Example Investigate Furhter References and Resources Think About This
Topic 4: Communicating Assessment Results with Families	20:38	Web Presentation: Print Version
Topic 4: Apply It Now video 2.4.1: Summarizing the Assessment Findings	8:46
Topic 4: Apply It Now video 2.4.2: Discussing Possible Strategies to Meet Desired Outcomes	4:19
Topic 4: Apply It Now video 2.4.3: Preparing for the IFSP Meeting		Apply It Now Apply It Now Answer Key Learning in Action Learning in Action Transcript Learning in Action Answer Key Investigate Further References and Resources Apply It Now Transcript: Richard and the Service Coordinator Apply It Now Transcript: Clip 1: Summarizing the Assessment Findings Apply It Now Transcript: Clip 2: Discussing Possible Strategies to Meet Desired Outcomes Apply It Now Transcript: Clip 3: Preparing for the IFSP Meeting
Topic 5: Ongoing Assessment	15:59	Web Presentation: Print Version Investigate Further References and Resources Think about This
Module 2 Capstone		Capstone Quiz and Answer Key Capstone Action Plan Capstone Planning for Assessment Capstone Self-Assessment