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The Work Sampling System®
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Overview

Introduction to the Work Sampling System for Head Start (WSHS)
Learn how WSHS integrates every aspect of a teacher’s day into one streamlined and systematic approach for making classroom observations, collecting documentation and portfolio work, evaluating children’s performance and progress, planning for children’s ongoing learning, and reporting child outcomes. Session participants will have an opportunity to review criteria for high-quality early childhood assessment while learning about the WSHS system, which is fully aligned and integrated with the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework. The session will also feature a live demonstration of the Work Sampling Online system which includes observation templates, WSHS Developmental Guidelines and Checklists for H3 and H4, digital portfolios, Family Reports and letters for families, as well as a variety of Outcome Report formats, classroom-level reports for ongoing planning and goal setting, and a full set of Administrative tools for reviewing and monitoring the entire assessment process. Come see how WSHS sets the REAL standard in early childhood learning!

The Work Sampling Online System - An Administrator's Introduction
This 1 hour Webinar / Phone training will teach administrators how easy it is to navigate through the Aministrative interface. They will learn how to set up their license, create sites, manage user accounts and generate reports. Registration is limited to 15 participants per training.

The Work Sampling Online System - An Introduction for Teachers
This One hour Webinar / Phone training will teach the audience how to navigate through the system to accomplish tasks in a timely and user friendly manner. The simple step by step process presented in the training will ensure that teachers are ready to enter observations, complete developmental checklists; summary reports and manage their child profiles.

Work Sampling® Online Webinar
Intended for teachers using Work Sampling Online, this presentation will showcase the next Work Sampling Online platform. Participants will see different components of the new system, as well as the features and workflow they have come to rely on.

Work Sampling Online and Ounce Online for Administrators Webinar
This presentation is intended for program and site administrators using Work Sampling Online and Ounce Online. Participants will be introduced to powerful new tools that will make their jobs easier and more efficient.

To Register

Click on the link below to register for the Webinar date and time that best fits your schedule. After you register you will receive an email confirming your attendance, along with instructions and passwords on how to join the Webinar presentation.

May Webinars

The Work Sampling Online System Series for Current Customers:
An Administrators' Introduction

Presenters: Melissa Shamblott, Ph.D.
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm EDT
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June Webinars

The Work Sampling Online System Series for Current Customers:
An Administrators' Introduction

Presenters: Melissa Shamblott, Ph.D.
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm EDT
Register here

The Work Sampling Online System Series for Current Customers:
An Introduction for Teachers'

Presenters: Melissa Shamblott, Ph.D.
Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm EDT
Register here

July Webinars

The Work Sampling Online System Series for Current Customers:
An Administrators' Introduction

Presenters: Melissa Shamblott, Ph.D.
Date: Thursday, July 12, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm EDT
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The Work Sampling Online System Series for Current Customers:
An Introduction for Teachers'

Presenters: Melissa Shamblott, Ph.D.
Date: Tuesday, July 17 2012
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm EDT
Register here

August Webinars

The Work Sampling Online System Series for Current Customers:
An Administrators' Introduction

Presenters: Melissa Shamblott, Ph.D.
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm EDT
Register here

Webinars Available to Download

Introduction to the Work Sampling System for Head Start (WSHS)
Original Air Date: May 16, 2012
Presenters: Melissa Shamblott, Ph.D.
Introduction to the Work Sampling System for Head Start (WSHS) Video: Introduction to the Work Sampling System for Head Start (WSHS)