Next Challenge Publications
Title	Author	How to Order
Teacher Assessment of Communication -Kindergarten.	Kendra Bell, Rebecca Shaw & Denise Lindsay	Click here for an Order Form for these Publications
Teacher Assessment of Communication - Pre Primary	Kendra Bell, Diana Rigg, Julie Hunt & Melinda Clements
Teacher Assessment of Communication Activity Pack - Kindergarten	Sharna Bell, Kendra Bell, Polly Womersley, Melinda Clements & Melissa Belczowski
Teacher Assessment of Communication Activity Pack - Pre Primary	Sharna Bell, Kendra Bell, Polly Womersley, Melinda Clements & Melissa Belczowski
**NEW**  Teacher Assessment of Movement - Kindergarten	Natalie Dewson, Catherine George, Jodie Kariyawasam & Kate Williams
**NEW**  Teacher Assessment of Movement Activity Pack	Kate Williams,Claire Nailer, Jodie Kariyawasam
The Write Challenge	Amy Hollins, Kristy Graskoski, Lynda Del Bianco, Tatiana Arrellano
Actively Waiting	Catherine George	Order Form
**ON SPECIAL** Avoiding Band-Aids: Management Strategies for Allied Health Professionals	Kendra Bell	Order Form
**NEW** P-PEP Professional Performance Enhancement Program	Kendra Bell, Natalie Dewson, Amy Hollins, & Claire Nailer	Intro to the P-PEP

Teacher Assessment of Communication - Kindergarten

A Screening Tool for Teachers

Bell, K., Shaw, R. and Lindsay, D. (2002)

The TAC-K is a widely used screening tool designed to support teachers identifying children who may need to be referred to Speech Pathology because of their language or speech skills. It can also be used as a classroom goal setting tool to assist in the development of suitable oral language programs that meet the needs of your classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions - Teacher Assessment of Communication

Use of the TAC-K needs to be a collaborative effort between the teacher and a Speech Pathologist. A Speech Pathologist must perform the scoring and analysis of the test for accuracy of screening. The TAC-K was designed to be a collaborative and preventative program to support Teachers and Speech Pathologists working together efficiently and effectively.

 

Teacher Assessment of Communication -Pre primary
A Screening Tool for Teachers of Five-Year-Olds

Bell, K., Rigg, D. Hunt, J. & Clements, M. (2007)

The Teacher Assessment of Communication Tool screens the language and speech skills  pre-primary children need for successful academic outcomes. The same principles apply as for the TAC-K, so the TAC-P is designed as a collaborative program between teachers and Speech Pathologists.

 

 

TAC - Kindergarten Activity Pack
 

The Teacher Assessment of Communication Activity Packs have been created to assist teachers in following up on the language and speech skills needed by the children in their classroom as identified by the TAC screening tools.

 

The two activity packs complement the screening tools and have been designed as a continuous program for children moving from the communication skills needed for Kindergarten to Pre Primary.

 

The activity packs guide teachers in selecting language targets for their classroom and for specific children and provide a huge range of activity ideas to teach those language targets.

 

TAC - Pre Primary Activity Pack

 The Teacher Assessment of Communication Activity Packs have been created to assist teachers in following up on the language and speech skills needed by the children in their classroom as identified by the TAC screening tools.

The two activity packs complement the screening tools and have been designed as a continuous program for children moving from the communication skills needed for Kindergarten to Pre Primary.

 

The activity packs guide teachers in selecting language targets for their classroom and for specific children and provide a huge range of activity ideas to teach those language targets.

 

 

 

Teacher Assessment of Movement -Kindergarten: A screening tool of motor skill development.

Following on from the successful Teacher Assessment of Communication the Next Challenge team have been working hard to release the Teacher Assessment of Movement (TAM_K).

 

This quick and creative screening tool will assist teachers to ensure the motor skills of the children in their class will optimize their ability to access the curriculum  - not only for physical activity outcomes but also for improved focus and overall learning potential.

Actively Waiting

George, C. (2006)

A parent booklet giving advice and support for parents waiting to access therapy services for their child. A valuable resource for services to provide to parents while they are on the "waiting list" for services. Order form

 

Avoiding Band-Aids: Management Strategies for Allied Health Professionals
Bell, K. 2003

This manual is aimed at the developing allied health professional, working in the public sector. It provides management ideas and strategies to assist allied health professionals to develop efficient and effective caseload management practices.

The manual is based on encouraging the application of the philosophy of primary health care in every sphere of public health and related services. It draws on systems thinking – encouraging the allied health professional to develop an understanding of the complexity of caseload management decisions and their far reaching consequences.

While focusing on assisting the management of clients, the manual provides a comprehensive overview of setting up your service and general management principles. Order form

 

 

P-PEP Professional Performance Enhancement Program

K,Bell, N, Dewson, A, Hollins, & C, Nailer (2007)

This new manual guides you through a performance development program specifically designed for Allied Health Professionals and related service professionals.  The P-PEP facilitates the professional’s development of personal goals that are aligned with the needs of the organisation and the community.

The P-PEP guides analysis of the professional’s skills, experiences and abilities and their current role in the organisation. It explores elements that can extend and enhance that individual professional’s performance of quality services and retention in the organisation. More information  

 

P Woodfine (2009)

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