Share your experiences with this type of assessment or research what is being done with this type of assessment in your state or community.
Kindergarten entry assessments: Kindergarten Entry Assessments (KEA) are used in many states to capture a snapshot of children upon entry to kindergarten. The type of information gathered, and the use of the data may vary somewhat from state to state. Explore what your state’s practices are related to KEA. Share your own reflections on this process. In response to your peers, are the practices similar across states? Do you find the practices in other states to be more or less appropriate? Share any experiences you may have had with Kindergarten Entry Assessments as a teacher or a parent.
