Studying the Validity of New Mexico's Kindergarten Observation Tool

Children's knowledge, skills, and experiences vary widely at the start of kindergarten. For this reason, many states use kindergarten entry assessments to help teachers better understand each child's competencies and tailor instruction accordingly. New Mexico developed the Kindergarten Observation Tool (KOT) to assess children at the start of kindergarten. Through the New Mexico Prekindergarten Research Alliance, REL Southwest partnered with the New Mexico Public Education Department and the Central Region Educational Cooperative to examine the validity of the 2015 KOT field test. This video provides an overview of the study findings.