Early Learning Inventory

The Read to Achieve legislation requires the use of a subset of 16 NC ELI developmental objectives and dimensions to address the requirement for a screening of early language, literacy, and math skills. Teachers observe and document within the online NC Teaching Strategies portfolio and indicate preliminary levels for at least 9 of developmental objectives and dimensions for all students by October 6, 2023. Following the first 30 days, teachers will continue to collect documentation on the first 9 dimensions as well as the remaining dimensions but do not finalize all 16 objectives and dimensions with a checkpoint until November 9, 2023. 

TRAINING

ELI Training for Kindergarten Teachers

The Introduction to Formative Assessment for Young Learners training is required for teachers new to pre-k or kindergarten or who have not used GOLDⓇ. The training consists of two parts. Completion of Part 1 is required prior to participation in Part 2.

• Part 1 is a self-paced, asynchronous course in NCEES. The course #24250, "Part 1 Formative Assessment for Young Learners" is available beginning Friday, June 2. Through completion of this course, participants will learn how to implement the formative assessment process within the early learning environment.  

  • Part 1 Formative Assessment for Young Learners - NOW OPEN IN NCEES!!

• Part 2 is a 2-hour synchronous virtual session. Participants will tour the Teaching Strategies GOLDⓇ platform which is used by both preschool and kindergarten teachers to support implementation of the formative assessment process. Application activities will be provided to support participant’s learning from Part 1. 

  • Part 2 Training Dates and Registration Links

*If you have difficulty finding or accessing the course in NCEES, please contact Melissa Strickland at melissa.strickland@dpi.nc.gov.

**Once training is complete, please have teachers follow these directions to upload their certificate to receive CEU credit for course completion. 

SUPPORT CONTACT: Angela Anderson angela1.anderson@cms.k12.nc.us and Sarah Hesson sarah.hesson@dpi.nc.gov