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The supporting resources for the CIRCLE Circle Progress Monitoring assessment have been updated to reflect any changes needed with the Pre-K guidelines update.
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CPM was designed and validated as a criterion-referenced assessment. Criterion-referenced means that we are referencing how scores compare to a criterion such as a cut score or a benchmark. CPM is a standardized, criterion-referenced tool that relates well to established standardized tests and is sensitive to growth in children’s skills over time. In other words, CPM assesses the whole child in alignment to the updated guidelines and while taking state standards into consideration. We can ensure that given the nature of our criterion-referenced measures, CIRCLE Circle Progress Monitoring continues to align with the updated Pre-K guidelines.
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The supporting resources for the CIRCLE Circle Progress Monitoring assessment have been revised to incorporate any necessary changes in accordance with the updated Pre-K guidelines.
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In essence, CPM evaluates the overall development of the child in accordance with the updated guidelines, while also considering state standards. Given the nature of our criterion-referenced measures, we can assure you that CIRCLE Circle Progress Monitoring remains aligned with the updated Pre-K guidelines.
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