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Developing a Progress Monitoring Portfolio for Children in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
TEACHING Exceptional Children (2014)
  • Nancy Stockall
  • Lindsay R. Dennis
  • Dr. Jessica Rueter, University of Texas at Tyler
Abstract
The article presents advice to early childhood special education teachers for developing a progress monitoring portfolio system. Introductory details are given discussing common uses and misuses of portfolios in student assessment. The process monitoring portfolio (PMP) model is defined and outlined, highlighting its utility for ongoing documentary assessment. Discussion is also given regarding the recognition and interpretation of indicators within the model.
Keywords
  • portfolio assessment,
  • continuous assessment,
  • early childhood education,
  • special education,
  • portfolios in education,
  • students with disabilities-- education,
  • student records
Publication Date
2014
DOI
10.1177/004005991404600304
Citation Information
Stockall, N., Dennis, L. R., & Rueter, J. A. (2014). Developing a progress monitoring portfolio for children in early childhood special education program. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 46(3), 32–40.