Erich R. Merkle, M.A., M.Ed.
School Psychologist
School Psychology Program
Kent State University

How Can I Identify A High Quality Assessment for a Young Child?

This website is designed to help early childhood educators and parents understand the complexities and issues involved in assessing young children.  The information presented here is neither exhaustive nor complete, but should provide a reasonable introduction to this important issue.

Please use the buttons that appear on the left-hand side of this page to navigate throughout this site.  If you want to learn more about assessment, particularly with young children, please click on the "Additional Resources" link.  There you will find various web sites and professional organizations to contact.

These pages designed to fulfill a course requirement in
Developmental Assessment at Kent State University.
Please contact Erich Merkle with any comments or questions.