CALI – Functional Skills for Independence

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The Comprehensive Assessment for Learning and Independence (CALI) – Functional Skills for Independence is a tool that was developed by the New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in collaboration with the Lovaas Institute Midwest. It was designed to evaluate strengths and needs to help guide programming decisions in the area of functional skills.
The purpose of this section is to guide you through the six steps of the assessment process. In the coverage of each step you'll find:
- Information
- Examples and modelling
- Practice and feedback
Before continuing, note that the CALI Administration Guide is essential to the assessment process. Contact a representative from your school district if you need to obtain a copy.
Click on the links below to find a detailed description of each step of the CALI – Functional Skills for Independence.