Comments on Discussions Regarding the Preschool Observation Checklist and Evaluation Tool (POCET): POCET FAQ's

I have seen POCET at the last two bilingual conven...

2010-10-28T22:27:10.423-07:00

I have seen POCET at the last two bilingual conventions that I have attended. The exhibitors said that POCET now has a Spanish version. I called the number on the flyer re: ordering the Spanish version and no one called me back, though I did speak with a sales rep. The only company that seems to be distributing POCET at this time is Discount School Supply and they only carry the English version and couldn't tell me who to contact re: the Spanish version.

I am very interested in purchasing the POCET in Spanish for my preschool.

In response to this question regarding the checkli...

2009-05-18T12:57:00.000-07:00

In response to this question regarding the checklist folders - these can indeed be a supplement to what you are already using. The folders contain (in black print) the 68 developmental guidelines for preschool-age children (3-5). The explanations for how to use the folders, etc. are in the complete POCET kit. However, you certainly can use the folders without using the complete POCET program.

Regarding the ABCD designations in the RED print - those are for a formal assessment that is in the POCET program. The letters indicate different levels of understanding the child might have for the concept. The formal assessment was designed to meet the No Child Left Behind school readiness standard. Your school may already have a formal assessment for that purpose. Since you are not using the entire POCET program and do not have the formal assessment, the printed red areas are unnecessary for you. ALL skills are contained in the black print, therefore you can easily track progress using those guideline lists. I hope you find the folders to be useful for informal tracking of a child’s individual progress.

Thanks for your inquiry; let us know if you have additional questions.

I saw the checklist and thought it might be a good...

2009-05-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

I saw the checklist and thought it might be a good supplement to what we already do. I bought the pack of checklist folders but there are no directions for use inside.Could someone tell me what ABCD stand for? Thanks!

Try the book Focused Portfolios, available from Re...

2006-08-25T21:18:00.000-07:00

Try the book Focused Portfolios, available from Redleaf Press. It covers infant through preschool and is very easy to use.

How much time is involved in the observation/recor...

2006-08-18T06:03:00.000-07:00

How much time is involved in the observation/recording? Would POCET be appropriate in a small setting such as mine with one teacher (me) and ten preschoolers ages 3-5? Will I be able to do the assessment and still teach?

In response to Hannah Joy's question, the POCET pr...

2006-08-16T10:23:00.000-07:00

In response to Hannah Joy's question, the POCET program is geared toward NAEYC’s definition of preschool, which is 3-5 year olds (the two year prior to attending kindergarten). No, neither POCET or Discount School supply has not created the same type of system for toddlers. Perhaps some day.

What ages is POCET geared to?
In my estimation,...

2006-08-04T11:25:00.000-07:00

What ages is POCET geared to?
In my estimation, 3's, 4's and 5's.
Is there a Observation Checklist and evaluation tool geared toward 2's and 3's taht anyone knows about before I set out to reinvent the wheel?