The AEPS-3 ® published by Brookes Publishing Company is a comprehensive curriculum-based assessment/evaluation measure. The AEPS-3 ® covers the range of development from birth to six years and is designed to identify the status of important developmental skills for children with disabilities, children at risk for developing disabilities, as well as children who are typically developing. The assessment/evaluation measure’s outcomes are linked to a comprehensive three-tiered curriculum. In addition, the AEPS-3 ® offers a range of support materials that include family involvement materials (Family Report, Family Assessment of Child Skills, Child Progress Record), Ready-Set-AEPS-3 materials, AEPSi-3 web-based system, and numerous training materials.
Developers of the AEPS-3 ® in conjunction with the publisher’s “Brookes On Location” services offer a range of training options for individuals/programs/faculty interested in exploring potential use or using the AEPS-3®. A variety of virtual and in-person training options are available and include introductory training, new user in-depth training, transition from AEPS-2 to AEPS-3 training and customized/individualized training.
Developers of the AEPS-3 ® in conjunction with the publisher’s “Brookes On Location” services offer a range of training options for individuals/programs/faculty interested in exploring potential use or using the AEPS-3®. A variety of virtual and in-person training options are available and include introductory training, new user in-depth training, transition from AEPS-2 to AEPS-3 training and customized/individualized training.
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INTRODUCTORY TRAINING
AEPS-3 developers recommend that all first-time users of the AEPS-3 ® attend an introductory training that offers them an overview of the AEPS-3 system and all its components. This introductory training is available in a virtual Webinar format of 1-3 hours.
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NEW USER IN-DEPTH TRAINING
These trainings cover the following topics: test and curricular content; scoring, summarizing, and interpreting results; support materials; as well as provide practice opportunities. In addition, a variety of half and full day trainings are offered that build on the standard in-depth training. |
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TRANSITION FROM AEPS-2 TO AEPS-3 TRAINING
These trainings are designed to assist program staff in moving smoothly from using an earlier edition of the AEPS to the new AEPS-3. These trainings can be individualized to meet the specific program needs. |
CUSTOMIZED AND INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING
These trainings can be designed to meet the special needs of programs for which other trainings are not useful or appropriate. Program staff can work with trainers to develop and plan appropriate content. |
All trainings options are offered by approved EMRG trainers who have extensive:
- background in early development (i.e., birth to age six) covering the essential areas of fine motor, gross motor, adaptive, cognitive (i.e., problem solving), social-emotional, social communication, early literacy and early math;
- knowledge of traditional and alternative assessment and evaluation including issues focused on validity, reliability and utility;
- knowledge about curriculum and service delivery practices in early intervention/early childhood special education, early childhood; and
- practice and experience in administering the AEPS ®, comprehensive knowledge of its content and associated research, and delivering in-service and pre-service training to a range of AEPS ® users.
For additional information about AEPS ® training, please contact:
Brookes on Location at http://brookespublishing.com/onlocation/topics.htm or
JoAnn Johnson at [email protected]
Brookes on Location at http://brookespublishing.com/onlocation/topics.htm or
JoAnn Johnson at [email protected]
