<p>Thursday, September 17, 2026<br />
9:00 am &ndash; 12:15 pm ET</p>

<p>This 3-hour session provides an overview of the ESI-3 components, administration and scoring of selected tasks and items, and the use of the test results to make screening decisions.<br />
A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.</p>

<p>Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat.</p>


ESI-3 Overview Live Webinar Half Day: September 17

Language

English

Training Type

Live webinar

The Early Screening Inventory | Third Edition

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			<p><strong>Audience:</strong><br />
			This session is targeted for individuals who are new to the ESI-3 and those who need an overview of the ESI-3.</p>

			<p><strong>Course description:</strong><br />
			Thursday, September 17, 2026<br />
			9:00 am &ndash; 12:15 pm ET</p>

			<p>This 3-hour session provides an overview of the ESI-3 components, administration and scoring of selected tasks and items, and the use of the test results to make screening decisions.<br />
			A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.</p>

			<p>Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat.</p>

			<p><strong>Learning objectives: </strong>&nbsp;<br />
			After attending this session, participants will be able to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>List the components of the ESI-3</li>
				<li>Describe administration of selected ESI-3 tasks</li>
				<li>Discuss how to make a screening decision</li>
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Training details

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Samuel J. Meisels

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Dorothea B. Marsden

Laura W. Henderson

Martha S. Wiske

The Early Screening Inventory, Third Edition (ESI&trade;-3) is an individually administered screening instrument that helps identify children who may need special education services. <strong><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/us/assets/telepractice/guidance-documents/telepractice-and-questionnaires-or-rating-scales.pdf" target="_blank">Guidance on using this test in your telepractice.</a></strong>

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The Early Screening Inventory, Third Edition (ESI™-3) is an individually administered screening instrument that helps identify children who may need special education services.

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Work Sampling System | Fifth Edition

Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning | Fourth Edition

Bracken School Readiness Assessment | Fourth Edition

ESI-3 Manual (Print)

Once ordered, the digital asset is accessible by logging into Q-global and visiting the Q-global Resource Library. It is a view-only digital file.

ESI-3 Q-global Manual (Digital)

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ESI-3 Q-global Parent Questionnaire Report Qty 1 (Digital)

ESI-3 P Ages 3:0-4:5 Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

ESI-3 P Ages 3:0-4:5 Record Forms Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

ESI-3 K Ages 4:6-5:11 Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

ESI-3 K Ages 4:6-5:11 Record Forms Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

ESI-3 Parent Questionnaires English Qty 25 (Print)

ESI-3 Parent Questionnaires Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

Includes Examiners Manual, Manipulative Materials, 25 Preschool Record Forms (English), and 25 Parent Questionnaires (English) in a carry bag

ESI-3 P Ages 3:0-4:5 Kit English (Print)

Includes Examiners Manual, Manipulative Materials, 25 Preschool Record Forms (Spanish), and 25 Parent Questionnaires (Spanish) in a carry bag

ESI-3 P Ages 3:0-4:5 Kit Spanish (Print)

Includes Examiners Manual, Manipulative Materials, 25 Kindergarten Record Forms (English), and 25 Parent Questionnaires (English) in a carry bag

ESI-3 K Ages 4:6-5:11 Kit English (Print)

Includes Examiners Manual, Manipulative Materials, 25 Kindergarten Record Forms (Spanish), and 25 Parent Questionnaires (Spanish) in a carry bag

ESI-3 K Ages 4:6-5:11 Kit Spanish (Print)

Includes 4 shape and 6 picture cards, 10 red blocks, 1 green block, button, rubber ball, toy car, 1 white ribbon (6-ft. long)

ESI-3 P/K Manipulatives Kit

Includes unlimited scoring per user within an account

ESI-3 Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Digital)

ESI-3 Q-global Score Summary Report Qty 1 (Digital)

<p>Friday, July 24, 2026<br />
9:00 am &ndash; 12:15 pm ET</p>

<p>This 3-hour session provides an overview of the ESI-3 components, administration and scoring of selected tasks and items, and the use of the test results to make screening decisions.<br />
A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.</p>

<p>Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat.</p>

ESI-3 Overview Live Webinar Half Day: July 24

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			<p><strong>Audience:</strong><br />
			This session is targeted for individuals who are new to the ESI-3 and those who need an overview of the ESI-3.</p>

			<p><strong>Course description:</strong><br />
			Friday, July 24, 2026<br />
			9:00 am &ndash; 12:15 pm ET</p>

			<p>This 3-hour session provides an overview of the ESI-3 components, administration and scoring of selected tasks and items, and the use of the test results to make screening decisions.<br />
			A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.</p>

			<p>Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat.</p>

			<p><strong>Learning objectives: </strong>&nbsp;<br />
			After attending this session, participants will be able to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>List the components of the ESI-3</li>
				<li>Describe administration of selected ESI-3 tasks</li>
				<li>Discuss how to make a screening decision</li>
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<p>Wednesday, August 19, 2026<br />
12:00 pm &ndash; 3:15 pm ET</p>

<p>This 3-hour session provides an overview of the ESI-3 components, administration and scoring of selected tasks and items, and the use of the test results to make screening decisions.<br />
A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.</p>

<p>Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat. To be eligible for available CE credits, participants are required to register individually, log in on their own device, and attend the entire session.</p>


ESI-3 Overview Live Webinar Half Day: August 19

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			<p><strong>Audience:&nbsp;</strong><br />
			This session is targeted for individuals who are new to the ESI-3 and those who need an overview of the ESI-3.</p>

			<p><strong>Course description:</strong><br />
			Wednesday, August 19, 2026<br />
			12:00 pm &ndash; 3:15 pm ET</p>

			<p>This 3-hour session provides an overview of the ESI-3 components, administration and scoring of selected tasks and items, and the use of the test results to make screening decisions.<br />
			A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.</p>

			<p>Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat. To be eligible for available CE credits, participants are required to register individually, log in on their own device, and attend the entire session.</p>

			<p><strong>Learning objectives:</strong><br />
			After attending this session, participants will be able to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>List the components of the ESI-3</li>
				<li>Describe administration of selected ESI-3 tasks</li>
				<li>Discuss how to make a screening decision</li>
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<p>This 3-hour session provides an overview of the ESI-3 components, administration and scoring of selected tasks and items, and the use of the test results to make screening decisions. Price includes up to 40 people per session. </p><p>Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.</p>

ESI-3 Overview Live Webinar 3 Hours

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			<p><strong>Audience</strong>: This session is targeted for individuals who are new to the ESI-3 and those who need an overview of the ESI-3.</p>

			<p><strong>Course description</strong>: This 3-hour session provides an overview of the ESI-3 components, administration and scoring of selected tasks and items, and the use of the test results to make screening decisions.</p>

			<p><strong>Learning objectives</strong>: After attending this session, participants will be able to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>List the components of the ESI-3</li>
				<li>Describe administration of selected ESI-3 tasks</li>
				<li>Discuss how to make a screening decision</li>
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<p>This 6-hour session will prepare participants to implement the ESI-3 in their early childhood program. Participants will learn the essentials for administering and scoring the tasks and items on the ESI-3 domains (Visual-Motor/Adaptive, Language and Cognition, and Motor) and for administering and scoring the ESI-3 Parent Questionnaire. This hands-on training offers participants opportunities to practice administration and scoring ESI-3 tasks and items. Price includes up to 40 people per session. </p><p>Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.</p>

ESI-3 Administration and Scoring Live Webinar 6 Hours

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			<p><strong>Audience</strong>:This session is targeted for users of the ESI-R and users who require comprehensive training in administration and scoring of ESI-3 tasks and items.</p>

			<p><strong>Course description</strong>: This 6-hour session will prepare participants to implement the ESI-3 in their early childhood program. Participants will learn the essentials for administering and scoring the tasks and items on the ESI-3 domains (Visual-Motor/Adaptive, Language and Cognition, and Motor) and for administering and scoring the ESI-3 Parent Questionnaire. This hands-on training offers participants opportunities to practice administration and scoring ESI-3 tasks and items.</p>

			<p><strong>Learning objectives</strong>: After attending this session, participants will be able to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Discuss the importance of developmental screening</li>
				<li>Describe components of the ESI-3</li>
				<li>Demonstrate administration and scoring of tasks and items</li>
				<li>Score the ESI-3 Parent Questionnaire</li>
				<li>Explain how to make screening decisions</li>
				<li>Discuss factors to consider when making screening decisions</li>
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ESI-3 Administration and Scoring In Person 6 Hours

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			<p><strong>Audience:</strong> This session is targeted for users of the ESI-R and users who require comprehensive training in administration and scoring of ESI-3 tasks and items.</p>

			<p><strong>Course description:</strong> This 6-hour session will prepare participants to implement the ESI-3 in their early childhood program. Participants will learn the essentials for administering and scoring the tasks and items on the ESI-3 domains (Visual-Motor/Adaptive, Language and Cognition, and Motor) and for administering and scoring the ESI-3 Parent Questionnaire. This hands-on training offers participants opportunities to practice administration and scoring ESI-3 tasks and items.</p>

			<p><strong>Learning objectives: </strong> After attending this session, participants will be able to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Discuss the importance of developmental screening</li>
				<li>Describe components of the ESI-3</li>
				<li>Demonstrate administration and scoring of tasks and items</li>
				<li>Score the ESI-3 Parent Questionnaire</li>
				<li>Explain how to make screening decisions</li>
				<li>Discuss factors to consider when making screening decisions</li>
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<p>Price includes up to 40 people per session. This 1-hour Q&A session supports participants who have attended a previous session or are familiar with the assessment. A Pearson expert will meet with participants to address follow-up questions and support specific assessment-related needs. To use the hour efficiently, participants may submit questions in advance. Q&A sessions do not include handouts or slides.</p><p>Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.</p>

ESI-3 Live Question and Answer Virtual 1 Hour

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			<p><strong>Audience:</strong> This 1-hour Q&amp;A session supports participants who have attended a previous session or are familiar with the assessment.</p>

			<p><strong>Course description:</strong> Price includes up to 40 people per session. A Pearson expert will meet with participants to address follow-up questions and support specific assessment-related needs. To use the hour efficiently, participants may submit questions in advance. Q&amp;A sessions do not include handouts or slides.</p>
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The Early Screening Inventory Third Edition (ESI™-3) is an individually administered screening instrument that helps identify children who may need special education services.

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			<h4 style="text-align:center">Q-gVP available with this assessment</h4>

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Overview

Pricing & Ordering

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			<p>ESI&trade;-3 is a revision of the successful ESI&trade;-R, a popular developmental screening instrument designed to be individually administered to children ages 3:0&ndash;5:11. It identifies children who may need special education services in order to perform successfully in school.</p>

			<p><strong>The advantages of parent involvement.</strong></p>

			<p>The ESI-3 now includes a questionnaire to capture the primary caregivers&#39; perceptions of the child&#39;s development. Adapted from the ESI-R Parent Questionnaire, the ESI-3 Parent Questionnaire has added new items that reflect current research in social-emotional development and adaptive behaviors (e.g., interactions with adults and peers, social communication, and self-help skills).</p>

			<h3>Scoring &amp; Reporting</h3>

			<p><strong>ESI-3 is available on <a href="/store/usassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Q-global-Web-based-Administration%2C-Scoring%2C-and-Reporting/p/100000680.html">Q-global&reg;</a></strong>, Pearson&#39;s web-based administration, scoring, and reporting system. It enables you to quickly assess and efficiently organize examinee information, generate scores, and produce accurate, comprehensive reports anywhere, anytime, on any Internet-connected device.</p>

			<p><strong>Score Report:</strong> Online-generated report which includes research-based parent-child activities.</p>

			<p><strong>Parent Questionnaire Report:</strong> Details responses to the parent questionnaire, a qualitative questionnaire to capture the primary caregivers&#39; perceptions of the child&#39;s development.</p>

			<p><strong>Manual Entry:</strong> Option to use paper forms to administer the questionnaires, and the Q-global platform to score and generate reports.</p>

			<h3>What&#39;s new with ESI-3?</h3>

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				<li>Latest norms and validation studies</li>
				<li>Additional content to support social-emotional learning</li>
				<li>Administration in English or Spanish for dual-language settings (in digital and paper and pencil)
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					<li>Digital administration, scoring, and reporting</li>
					<li>Paper and pencil administration and scoring</li>
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				<li>Revised Parent Questionnaire</li>
				<li>Research-based intervention recommendations in the form of parent-child activities</li>
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			<p><img alt="ESI-3 Comparison Infographic" src="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/us/assets/esi-3/ESI-3-Comparison-Infographic.jpg" style="height:3286px; width:2550px" /></p>

			<h3>Sample Reports</h3>

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				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/us/assets/esi-3/esi-3-standard-kindergarten-sample-report.pdf" target="_blank">Kindergarten Administration</a></li>
				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/us/assets/esi-3/esi-3-standard-preschool-sample-report.pdf" target="_blank">Preschool Administration</a></li>
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			<h3>Q-global Training Series</h3>

			<ul class="link-list">
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/vu?pi=zHOzvlgMdz4FEHz0&amp;intk=697322876">Module 1: Gaining Access to Q-global</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/vu?pi=zFOzRd3c4z4FEHz0&amp;intk=463135460">Module 2: Signing in and setting up your account</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/vu?pi=zGdzXqam5z4FEHz0&amp;intk=675466318">Module 3: Managing sub-accounts</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/vu?pi=zHZzntFxez4FEHz0&amp;intk=55992923">Module 4: How to generate reports</a></li>
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Trainers

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			<h3>Resources</h3>

			<p>The following resources are available for ESI-3.</p>

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				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/us/assets/esi-3/esi-3-sell-sheet.pdf" target="_blank">Information Sheet</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com/campaigns/esi-3-video.html">Video: Introducing ESI-3</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://youtu.be/JrI7yeXG-Eo" target="_blank">Video: Dr. Samuel Meisels - The history and life of the Early Screening Inventory </a>Shortly after completing his doctorate at Harvard University in 1974 and becoming the Director of the Eliot-Pearson Children&#39;s School, Dr. Meisels received a call from the Special Education Director in a neighboring school district with a high percentage of ELLs looking for a screening tool that could be used for the 1,000+ students coming in &mdash; and those already enrolled. Dr. Meisels soon discovered that what was already available was woefully inadequate. Find out what happened next!<br />
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				<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc9CwcuyqnY&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Video: Dr. Samuel Meisels: Characteristics of an Effective and Reliable Developmental Screener </a>Dr. Samuel Meisels, the author of the Early Screening Inventory, Third Edition (ESI-3), discusses the four key characteristics that you should be looking for in an effective developmental screener. Find out what sets an effective developmental screener apart.</li>
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			<p>Through extensive field research and development of the ESI-3, we gathered your frequently asked questions.</p>

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						<p>Have the manipulatives changed from the previous version? </p>
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						<p>All items remain the same with the exception of the blocks.</p>
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						<p>What do I need to purchase if I am already an ESI-R Customer?</p>
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						<p>Options available:</p>

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							<li>Age appropriate kit with all manipulatives and forms<br />
							&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Option to add a scoring subscription for manual entry to generate reports</li>
							<li>Manipulatives Kit + Digital manual + Q-global usages<br />
							&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0158245873 ESI-3 Preschool and Kindergarten Manipulatives Kit<br />
							&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0150042981 ESI-3 Q-global Digital Manual<br />
							&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0150023251 ESI-3 Q-global Score Summary Report<br />
							&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 015002326X ESI-3 Q-global Parent Questionnaire Report</li>
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						<p>Can I use a combination of paper and digital?</p>
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						<p>Yes, you can purchase any combination of products. Some customers prefer to have a paper manual, and then purchase digital administration usages.</p>
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