Training and Purchasing Information

Kaplan Companies
PO Box 609
Lewisville, NC 27023-0609
(800) 334-2014
www.kaplanco.com
Red-e SetGrow
411 West 4th Street
Suite 200
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
www.redesetgrow.com
Hatch, Inc.
411 West Fourth Street
Suite 200
Winston Salem, NC 27101
www.hatchstuff.com

The LAP System is a comprehensive approach to understanding and facilitating the development of young children. This curriculum model is grounded in early childhood research that recognizes young children as active partners in the learning process by
  • Promoting individualization and respect for each child’s unique qualities
  • Emphasizing the value of child choice
  • Recognizing the importance of observation as part of the assessment and planning process
  • Promoting responsive teaching techniques
  • Including activities to help children understand and respect diversity (culture, gender, abilities)
  • Promoting inclusion of children with disabilities
  • Emphasizing the importance of family and community
  • Learning Accomplishment Profile-Diagnostic Assessment
Online Training and Content Information:  Belinda Hardin, Ph.D.

LAP System Products Description

Products to Buy
Early Learning Accomplishment Profile (E-LAP)
Learning Accomplishment Profile-Revised Edition (LAP-R)
Learning Accomplishment Profile-Diagnostic (LAP-D) Assessment (LAP-D)
Learning Accomplishment Profile-Diagnostic Edition Screens LAP-D Screens
  Complete LAP Video Library
  LAP-D Normed Assessment and Screen Combination

Links to Reviews/Articles/Research/Programs
Using LAP Assessments

Early LAP

http://www.headstartinfo.org/publications/hsbulletin70/hsb70_03.htm

http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/products/perspectives/nov-dec98/assessment.html

http://www.clas.uiuc.edu/special/evaltools/cl03469.html

http://www.sumter17.k12.sc.us/earlyheadstart.htm (Program)

Article

http://ericae.net/ericdb/ED392515.htm


Other Products


Learning Accomplishment Profile-Diagnostic (LAP-D) Assessment

Learning Accomplishment Profile-Diagnostic (LAP-D) Assessment 30-60 months. The LAP-D is a standardized, norm-referenced assessment for children whose developmental abilities are from 30-60 months old. The assessment is divided into four developmental areas: fine motor, gross motor, cognition, and language. Each area is contains two subscales. Items needed for the assessment are provided and conveniently packaged in a kit. The Examiner's Manual and Technical Report feature tables necessary for scoring. Results from the LAP-D can be used for developing IEP's and for classroom planning. Personal/Social and Self-Help Checklists are included, along with LAP-D Pupil/Teacher/Parent Planning Cards. 16-18740 $624.95

LAP-D Examiner's Manual Provides clear and easy-to-follow instructions for administering the LAP-D. Information is included for determining chronological age, developmental ceilings, and basals. The scoring procedures are carefully addressed to assure understanding and accuracy. One Examiner's Manual is included with each kit. 16-50286 $9.95

LAP-D Technical Report Addresses the statistical data used for determining standard deviations, reliability, and validity. The norming population includes over 700 black, white, Asian, and Hispanic children throughout the United States. Results from the LAP-D can be used to develop IEP's and classroom planning. One Technical Report is included with each kit. 16-50285 $19.95

LAP-D Language Naming Assessment Manual 16-18739 $35.00

LAP-D Language Comprehension Assessment Manual 16-18743 $35.00 LAP-D Fine Motor Domain Kit (includes Fine Motor Manipulation and Fine Motor Writing Assessment Manuals) 16-31265 $150.00

LAP-D Fine Motor Manipulation Assessment Manual 16-18735 $35.00

LAP-D Fine Motor Writing Assessment Manual 16-18736 $35.00

LAP-D Gross Motor Body Movement Assessment Manual 16-18738 $35.00

LAP-D Gross Motor Object Movement Assessment Manual 16-18737 $35.00

LAP-D Cognitive Matching Assessment Manual 16-18745 $35.00

LAP-D Cognitive Counting Manual 16-18744 $35.00

LAP-D Standardized Assessment Manuals Set of 8 16-50284 $225.00

LAP-D Scoring Protocol Developmentally sequenced items divided into eight subscales for ease in recording. A separate scoring page provides space for standard deviation and composite scores by subscale. Improved instructions reduce scoring and interpretation errors. Package of 20. 16-18742 $25.95

Guide for Developing an Individual Education Program (IEP) with the LAP-D Includes annual goals and short-term objectives in the skill areas of fine motor, gross motor, language, and cognitive. Set of 10 16-50979 $14.95

LAP-D Pupil/Teacher/Parent Planning Cards 36-72 mos. This sequential card set contains over 2,000 creative ideas correlated with the LAP-D. Each card includes a skill from the LAP-D assessment followed by activities in art, blocks, dramatic play, library, music, outdoors, sand/water, science/discovery, and table games. These activities expand and reinforce skill development in meaningful and fun ways. The LAP-D skill area and development age are referenced on each card. 16-32116 $49.95

LAP-D Consumables LAP Diamond Design Cutting Pads (pack of 10) 16-8635 $9.95

LAP-D Partial Person Pads (pack of 10) 16-7694 $12.95

LAP-D Plain Paper Pads (pack of 10) 16-8375 $9.95

LAP-D Overview Video 16-87558 $34.95

LAP-D Demonstration Video and User's Guide 16-31641 $64.95

Early Learning Accomplishment Profile (E-LAP)

Early Learning Accomplishment Profile (E-LAP) Kit 0-36 mos. The Early LAP is designed to help assess overall development of children. The book is an important criterion-referenced tool that provides guidance in programming for infants, young children, and children with special needs. The kit allows easy, consistent administration by providing basic assessment materials recommended by the Early-LAP. Each of the E-LAP's items specify materials, procedures, and criteria for assessment. Developmental data for Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Cognitive, Language, Self-Help, and Social/Emotional skill areas and included in the E-LAP kit, as well as Early Learning Activity Cards, and IFSP forms for individualized planning. 16-12277 $334.95

E-LAP Manual 16-8203 $12.95

E-LAP Manual (Spanish Edition) 16-2444 $12.95

E-LAP Manuals Set of 10 16-50906 $119.95

E-LAP Scoring Booklets (pack of 20) 16-16296 $22.95

Spanish ELAP Scoring Booklets (pack of 20) 16-89194 $22.95

Early Learning Activity Cards 0-36 mos. 414 sequenced cards with instructional activities and direct teaching procedures. Each card has the skill written as an objective, teaching procedures for meeting the objective, and additional suggestions for expanding emerging skills. Skill area and developmental age are referenced on each card. 16-4633 $49.95

Spanish ELAP Activity Cards 89192 $54.95

Early LAP Content and Overview Video 16-32113 $39.95

Early LAP Demonstration Video 16-88984 $65.95

Learning Accomplishment Profile-Revised Edition (LAP-R)

Learning Accomplishment Profile-Revised Edition (LAP-R) 36-72 mos. The LAP-R is a systematic assessment of the child's existing skills. This book enables the teacher to identify appropriate learning objectives for each child, and measure each child's individual progress. 379 items specify materials, procedures, and criteria for assessment.

LAP-R Manual 16-8206 $9.95

LAP-R Manual (Spanish Edition) 16-1380 $9.95

LAP-R Manuals Set of 10 16-50905 $119.95

LAP-R Kit From the publishers of the LAP materials! Keep basic items needed for completing the LAP-R together in the handy storage container. Includes materials for assessing fine motor, gross motor, language, and cognition, and personal and self-help sections. Includes Learning Activities for Young Children cards, 5 LAP booklets, and IEP forms. 16-15663 $299.95

LAP-R Scoring Booklets (pack of 20) 16-16279 $24.95

Spanish LAP-R Scoring Booklets (pack of 20) 89193 $24.95

LAP-R Classroom Profile 16-16386 $6.00

Learning Activities for Young Children 36-72 mos. 380 sequenced cards correlate to the LAP-R items. Cards include the skill written as an objective, teaching procedures, and additional suggestions for expanding emerging skills. Skill area and developmental age are referenced on each card. Revised-correlated with LAP-R. 16-8202 $49.95

LAP-R Video 16-31639 $29.95

Observation Checklists

Personal/Social 16-31276 $6.50

Self-Help 16-31277 $6.50

LAP-D Screens

LAP-D Screens The LAP-D screens take only 12-15 minutes to administer. The screens show cutoff points on the norms to indicate the need for early intervention. Norms conform to most national and state requirements for special education programs. Domains: Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Cognitive, Language, Personal/Social, and Self-Help.

LAP-D Three-Year-Old Screen Kit 16-31278 $124.95

Scoring Profile for LAP-D Three-Year-Old Screen (pad of 30) 16-31281 $9.95

LAP-D Four-Year-Old Screen Kit 16-31279 $124.95

Scoring Profile for Four-Year-Old Screen (pad of 30) 16-31282 $9.95

LAP-D Five-Year-Old Screen Kit 16-31280 $124.95

Scoring Profile for Five-Year-Old Screen (pad of 30) 16-31283 $9.95

Purchase all LAP-D Screens (3's,4's,5's) and Save! 16-31355 $349.95

Curriculum Planning

The New Planning Guide to the Preschool Curriculum During the past twenty years, thousands of teachers across the U.S. have used the previous editions of the Planning Guide to create stimulating, developmentally appropriate, preschool learning activities. To continue this commitment to young children into the next century, we have developed a new edition that includes major revisions with new units and thousands of new activities. 36 Units offer diverse activities with adjustable levels of difficulty to develop children's budding interests. 94800 $42.95

LAP-D Pupil/Teacher/Parent Planning Cards 36-72 mos. This sequential card set contains over 2,000 creative ideas correlated with the LAP-D. Each card includes a skill from the LAP-D assessment followed by activities in art, blocks, dramatic play, library, music, outdoors, sand/water, science/discovery, and table games. These activities expand and reinforce skill development in meaningful and fun ways. The LAP-D skill area and development age are referenced on each card. 16-32116 $49.95

Early Learning Activity Cards 0-36 mos. 414 sequenced cards with instructional activities and direct teaching procedures. Each card has the skill written as an objective, teaching procedures for meeting the objective, and additional suggestions for expanding emerging skills. Skill area and developmental age are referenced on each card. 16-4633 $49.95

Learning Activities for Young Children 36-72 mos. 380 sequenced cards correlate to the LAP-R items. Cards include the skill written as an objective, teaching procedures, and additional suggestions for expanding emerging skills. Skill area and developmental age are referenced on each card. Revised-correlated with LAP-R. 16-8202 $49.95

Media Products

LAP-D Overview Video 16-87558 $34.95

LAP-D Demonstration Video and User's Guide 16-31641 $64.95

Early LAP Content and Overview Video 16-32113 $39.95

Early LAP Demonstration Video 16-88984 $65.95

LAP-R Video 16-31639 $29.95

Infant-Preschool Play Assessment Scale

The Infant-Preschool Play Assessment Scale (I-PAS) is a criterion-referenced assessment instrument that enables teachers, clinicians, and other caregivers to systematically observe children at play and in other routines or natural environments for the purpose of

  • determining a child's developmental level of functioning
  • identifying developmental gaps, skill deficits, and emerging skills
  • evaluating child progress
  • evaluating program effectiveness

The scale lists behaviors in developmental sequence, from birth through age five. 33970 $9.95
I-PAS Scoring Booklet (pack of 20) 34014 $19.95.
I-PAS Technical Manual: Multidimensional Assessment of Young Children through Play. Topics include

  • developmental and cognitive assessment
  • communication assessment
  • sensorimotor assessment
  • social/emotional/affective assessment
  • family assessment
  • low incidence assessment
  • assessment of autism
  • adaptations to equipment

Recommended reading for all who use I-PAS (158 pgs.) 34013 $29.95

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