Work Sampling

Collecting Information for the Intellectual Disposition Domain

Our children are evaluated using the Work Sampling System.  This assessment tool evaluates the children in seven developmental domains:  Language, Math Intellectual Disposition, Social Studies, and Spiritual Development.  Teachers collect children's work and organize it into a portfolio; they record their growth using developmental checklists, and write a summary report at the end of each collection period.  This information is shared with the child's family 2 times a year in a conference format.  The work sampling goals correlate and support the Illinois State Board of Education's early learning standards.