Using the High/Scope COR (Child Observation Record) Method of Assessment

by Carol Weisheit
February 11-12, 2010
Reg. 8:00 AM, Workshop 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Description/Bio: This two-day workshop will familiarize participants with the High/Scope assessment system for three- to five-year-olds. Topics on the first day will include the COR categories, children's developmental levels, the steps for using the COR, and writing objective anecdotes. The focus of the second day will be scoring anecdotal notes, scoring guidelines, planning to fill the gaps in assessment, and using the COR to inform parents of a child's progress. This workshop will incorporate short video clips, as well as small and large group discussion. If participants are currently using COR, they are encouraged to bring their COR materials to use during the workshop. Please Note: This workshop does not fulfill credit from the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation. However, participants will receive CPDU, CDA, and CE credit from STARNET.

Carol Weisheit has been an Early Childhood Resource Specialist with STARnet Regions I and III since 2002. She provides technical assistance and support to teachers of children birth to age eight, focusing primarily on children with special needs. She consults with agencies, schools, and programs on a variety of topics. Carol is adjunct faculty for Heartland Community College and is a certified High/Scope trainer. Carol holds a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and a Master's degree in Child and Family Studies. She is a former state director of Illinois CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and consults with National CASA on a regular basis. Carol has directed child-care programs for low-income families, coordinated and taught in an at-risk pre-k program, and served as a parent educator providing home visits to families at- risk.

This training will provide 12.0 hours for the following:

• CPDUs (Continuing Professional Development Units) for teacher certification
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) #7
• CE credit for SLP, SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate of participation.

Registration form for this workshop.