Bruce A. Bracken

The BSRA&ndash;4&trade;&nbsp;is a brief version of the Bracken Basic Concepts Scale&ndash;Fourth Edition Receptive&trade; (BBCS&ndash;4:R&trade;) The six subtests on BSRA&ndash;4&trade; are designed to evaluate children&#39;s school readiness in terms of their understanding of basic concepts that are strongly related to early childhood cognitive and language development as well as early academic achievement.

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Bracken School Readiness Assessment | Fourth Edition

Easy to administer, score, and interpret, the BSRA–4 assesses children’s concept development and understanding in six categories that are important indicators of school readiness.

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Bracken Basic Concept Scale | Fourth Edition: Receptive

The Bridge of Vocabulary 2: Evidence-based Activities for Academic Success

Includes BSRA-4 Manual (Print), Stimulus Manual Subtests 1-6 (Print), 25 Record Forms (Print),  25 Concept Development Guides (Print) and luggage tag

BSRA-4 Complete kit (print)

Includes BSRA-4 Manual (Digital), Stimulus Manual Subtests 1-6 (Digital), 25 Record Forms (Print),  25 Concept Development Guides (Print), Luggage tag.

BSRA-4 Q-global Complete Kit (digital) with print forms

BSRA-4 Record Forms (Print) Qty 25

BSRA-4 Concept Development Guide (Print) Qty 25

BSRA-4:R Q-global Score Report QTY 1 (Digital)

BSRA-4:R Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Digital)

BSRA-4 Q-global Manual (Digital)

BSRA-4 Manual (Print)

BSRA-4 Q-global Stimulus Manual (Digital)

BSRA–4 Stimulus Manual (print)

<p>This 3-hour session provides a comprehensive understanding of the BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4. Participants will learn to administer and score items, as well as interpret the results and take next steps. 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>


BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4 Administration, Scoring, And Basic Interpretation Live Webinar 3 Hours

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			<p><strong>Audience:</strong> This session is designed for new users who want to learn how to utilize the Bracken 4, as well as experienced users who need a refresher.</p>

			<p><strong>Course Description:</strong> This 3-hour session provides a comprehensive understanding of the BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4. Participants will learn to administer and score items, as well as interpret the results and take next steps. 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>

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

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				<li>Analyze the meaning of basic concepts</li>
				<li>Explain the use and structure of the Bracken 4 including the subtests</li>
				<li>Demonstrate administration and scoring of items</li>
				<li>Calculate and record scores from items on the record form</li>
				<li>Interpret the results and apply to identify concept remediation, instruction, and basic concept development</li>
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Training details

<p>This learning track will provide detailed information about the development of the BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4 and test administration procedures. The session will also provide practice in scoring these assessments. Technical information about development of the test, research phases, and reliability and validity information will be shared with participants, as well as answers to frequently asked questions about the test. Participants will have access to this course for one year.</p>

<p>Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. On-demand training is accessed via a welcome email sent to the email address associated with the order.</p>


BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4 Administration & Scoring Review, Development, and Technical Characteristics On Demand 2 Hours

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			<p><strong>Audience:</strong> This session is targeted to individuals who are frequent users of the BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4&nbsp;and require detailed information about the development of the test and test administration procedures.</p>

			<p><strong>Course description:&nbsp;</strong>This learning track will provide detailed information about the development of the BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4 and test administration procedures. The session will also provide practice in scoring these assessments. Technical information about development of the test, research phases, and reliability and validity information will be shared with participants, as well as answers to frequently asked questions about the test. Participants will have access to this course for one year.</p>

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

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				<li>Describe three examples of how comprehension of concepts impacts children&rsquo;s understanding of daily classroom conversations, teacher directions, and school curricula</li>
				<li>Explain how assessment of concepts can be a powerful predictor of language development, cognitive functioning, and school readiness</li>
				<li>Demonstrate how to correctly score BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4</li>
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<p>This learning track will provide detailed information about the development of the BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4 and test administration procedures. The session will also provide practice in scoring these assessments. Technical information about development of the test, research phases, and reliability and validity information will be shared with participants, as well as answers to frequently asked questions about the test. Participants will have access to this course for one year and are eligible to earn CE.</p>

<p>Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. On-demand training is accessed via a welcome email sent to the email address associated with the order.</p>


BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4 Administration & Scoring Review, Development, and Technical Characteristics On Demand 2 Hours with CE

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			<p><strong>Audience:</strong>&nbsp;This session is targeted to individuals who are frequent users of the BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4 and require detailed information about the development of the test and test administration procedures.</p>

			<p><strong>Course description:</strong>&nbsp;This learning track will provide detailed information about the development of the BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4 and test administration procedures. The session will also provide practice in scoring these assessments. Technical information about development of the test, research phases, and reliability and validity information will be shared with participants, as well as answers to frequently asked questions about the test. Participants will have access to this course for one year and are eligible to earn CE.</p>

			<p><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/us/assets/webinar-handout/2023/ce-comms-bracken4-on-demand.pdf" target="_blank">View the course overview, learning outcomes, agenda, presenter information, and disclosure.</a></p>

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

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				<li>Describe three examples of how comprehension of concepts impacts children&rsquo;s understanding of daily classroom conversations, teacher directions, and school curricula&nbsp;</li>
				<li>Explain how assessment of concepts can be a powerful predictor of language development, cognitive functioning, and school readiness&nbsp;</li>
				<li>Demonstrate how to correctly score BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4&nbsp;</li>
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						<p style="text-align:center"><strong>Earn 2.0 CE credits</strong><br />
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						<p style="text-align:center"><strong>Earn 2.0 CPD credits</strong><br />
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						Pearson is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. Pearson maintains responsibility for the program.</span></p>
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<p>Price includes up to 40 people per session. This 1-hour Q&amp;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&amp;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>


BBCS-4:R and BSRA-4 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 BSRA–4 systematically assesses a child’s readiness for school by evaluating understanding of important foundational academic concepts: colors, letters, numbers/counting, sizes/comparisons, shapes, and self/social awareness.

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Overview

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			<h3>The BSRA&ndash;4 is now available!</h3>
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			<p>The BSRA&ndash;4 is a quick and easy child development assessment of school readiness. A brief edition of the comprehensive BBCS&ndash;4:R, the BSRA&ndash;4 assesses comprehension of the concepts strongly related to early childhood cognitive and language development, school readiness, and early school achievement: colors, letters, numbers/counting, size/comparisons, shapes, and self/social awareness.</p>

			<h3>Benefits</h3>

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				<li>Provides highly accurate and reliable information about children&rsquo;s comprehension of concepts related to academic success and classroom communication</li>
				<li>Requires only a pointing response&mdash;ideal for children who are shy or who have a receptive or expressive language impairment</li>
				<li>Offers digital and print test administration options with manual or automated scoring and reporting</li>
				<li>Minimizes testing time with start points and discontinue rules</li>
				<li>Assesses diverse populations of children with artwork that is representative of a wide variety of cultures, developmentally appropriate, and engaging</li>
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			<h3>Features</h3>

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				<li>An expanded age range enables you to test children ages 3:0&ndash;7:11</li>
				<li>New full-color artwork helps maintains children&rsquo;s attention and engagement during testing</li>
				<li>The BSRA&ndash;4 Record Form allows you to compare pre- and post-test scores</li>
				<li>Highly reliable results are strongly correlated with intelligence and achievement measures</li>
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			<h3>Resources&nbsp;</h3>

			<p>The following samples and summaries are available for BBCS&ndash;4:R.</p>

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				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/ca/assets/bracken/bracken-infographic-can.pdf">Bracken Digital Infographic</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.ca/content/dam/school/global/clinical/ca/assets/bracken/BSRA-4-Item-Entry-example.pdf">BSRA-4&nbsp;Sample Q global Score Report Item Entry</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.ca/content/dam/school/global/clinical/ca/assets/bracken/BSRA-4-Raw-Example.pdf">BSRA-4&nbsp;Sample Q global Score Report Raw Score Entry&nbsp;</a></li>
				<li><a href="/en/training/complimentary-training.html">Overview Video</a></li>
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