Measures for Early Success Initiative: The Interactive Storybook Platform for the Equitable Assessment of Knowledge (I-SPEAK) (Phase 1- 5)
Award Period:
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Award Amount
$445,319
Funding Source
University of Minnesota, MDRC, BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
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Principal Investigator
Description
I-SPEAK is a preschool measure in English and Spanish that leverages a variety of interactive storybook narratives with embedded assessment prompts. It seeks to capture key developmental domains through stealth assessment techniques that honor children’s interests, experiences, and natural curiosity.