LAP™-3 Kit

The Learning Accomplishment Profile Third Edition (LAP™-3) provides a systematic method for observing the skill development of any child functioning in the 36 to 72-month age range, including children with disabilities. The LAP™-3 Kit contains most materials necessary for assessing 20 children. Includes scoring sheets for summarizing results three times in one year.

• Criterion-referenced, ongoing observational assessment
• Replaces the LAP™-R as an on-going assessment that meets Head Start performance standards
• Building on 35 years of research and knowledge
• Incorporates most recent findings in early childhood practices (most recent research in 2003)
  
• Covers seven domains - Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Pre-writing, Cognitive, Language, Self-Help, and Personal/Social
  
• Measures progress in children 36-72 months of age

For professional development options, call 1-800-334-2014 or request more information.

Learning Accomplishment Profile-Third Edition (LAP™-3)

Description:

This training offers basic instruction on the correct administration, scoring, and interpretation of results for the Learning Accomplishment Profile™, 3rd edition. Participants will receive training necessary to use the assessment as an instructional tool. During this training, participants will:

• Learn consistent standards and procedures for administering LAP™-3
• Receive training to correctly complete all the information on a LAP™-3 Scoring Booklet
• Be given opportunities for hands-on experiences with the LAP™-3 instrument and experience with administration, scoring, and instructional planning based on assessment results
• Become familiar with the interpretation of the LAP™-3 scores and their use in individualizing instruction and evaluation of program effectiveness

Objectives:

The Participant will:

• Describe the role of the LAP™-3 within a comprehensive assessment program
• Explore the contents of an LAP™-3 kit
• Practice the procedures for calculating chronological age and identifying a starting point for each of the seven domains that the instrument measures
• Practice establishing a basal and a ceiling for each domain of the instrument
• Complete the LAP™-3 Profile using results
• Describe how to use the results to inform planning for children
• [Optional] Administer at least one domain to another participant, correctly calculating chronological age, locating a starting point, establishing a basal and a ceiling, completing the LAP™-3 Profile based upon information presented during the session

For professional development options, call 1-800-334-2014 or request more information.