Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO) Pre-K Set

TOOL NAME

Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation, Pre-K

USED TO EVALUATE

ELLCO Pre-K examines 19 items in 5 critical areas: classroom structure, curriculum, language environment, books and book reading, and print and early writing

AGE RANGE

Pre-K

COMPLETED BY

Researchers, supervisors, program directors, principals, administrators and/or teachers

TIME COMMITMENT

Approximately 1–1 hours

ABOUT

The Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO) tool helps build better literacy programs by assessing the quality of the classroom environment and teachers practices. With ELLCO, educators gather the essential data needed for professional development and program improvement that lead to better literacy outcomes for young children.

ELLCO Pre-K is designed specifically for early childhood settings, focusing on important preliteracy activities like storybook reading, circle time conversations, and child-originated storywriting.

Use ELLCO K–3 to assess literacy practices and supports in early elementary settings and CHELLO to rate the early literacy environment in home-based child care settings.