130+ Assessments
- Reflect skill sequence progressions.
- Address the whole child, including:
- Physical
- Language
- Cognitive
- Adaptive
- Social and Emotional
- Academic Skills (Literacy, Mathematics, Science)
BRIGANCE IED 4
Track Early Development to Support Every Learner
Guide individualized learning with ongoing, developmentally focused assessment. Available September 2025.
Overview
Finding Can Dos and Next Steps
The BRIGANCE Criterion-Referenced Inventory of Early Development 4 (IED 4) is a comprehensive collection of more than 130 developmental and academic assessments, organized into two volumes. This newly updated edition is an enhanced version of the IED III, offering a comprehensive picture of skills mastery.
Designed to be used with students developing skills typically acquired between birth and age 8, the IED 4 supports early childhood and special education professionals in identifying strengths and needs, evaluating school readiness, planning individualized instruction, and writing instructional objectives. The IED 4 provides expanded domain coverage, including:
- Physical Development (Gross and Fine Motor)
- Language Development (Receptive and Expressive)
- Cognitive Development
- Adaptive Development (Self-Help and Daily Living)
- Social and Emotional Development (Interpersonal and Intrapersonal)
- Academic Skills (Literacy, Mathematics, and Science)
- Program Type:Assessment
- Subject:Mathematics, Literacy, Science
- Language:English
- Format:Print
- Copyright:2026
Program Features
Cognitive Development
The new Cognitive domain covers perceiving, thinking, and learning skills used to understand the world. Assessing early cognitive development provides insights that can help inform instruction across all content areas.
Literacy
The fully updated Literacy section reflects the Science of Reading, with a focus on foundational literacy skills. Includes the parallel strands of word recognition and language comprehension, which come together to form increasingly automatic and strategic reading.
Mathematics
The fully updated Mathematics section reflects current research on early numeracy, covering foundational mathematical concepts essential for academic and intellectual growth.
Science
The new Science section focuses on scientific inquiry skills and knowledge of the natural world, aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.
Social and Emotional Development
Updated Interpersonal and Intrapersonal sections with expanded assessments aligned to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, or CASEL, framework.
Case Studies
Case studies offer real-world examples of how educators and students use the IED 4 in different settings, including how data is used to develop goals and objectives.
Data Recording Options
Use the reproducible recording forms to track completed assessments and compile class data in one place. These digital forms are designed to complement the student Record Book.
Digital User Guide
Includes digital pages from the IED 4 examiner’s manual to help plan and prepare for assessment. Easily access and review the assessment procedures, list of suggested accommodations, Assessments by Method and Age/Grade chart, and more.
Teacher Tools
Includes reference materials and fillable forms to help turn IED 4 assessment results into actionable next steps. These printable resources support writing PLAAFP statements, setting IEP goals, planning and delivering group or individual instruction, collecting intervention data, evaluating the least restrictive environment, and more.
What's Included
The IED 4 Classroom Kit
- IED 4 Developmental and Academic Administration Manual Set
- 20 Student Record Books to track progress over time
- IED 4 manipulatives
- Durable canvas tote
Readiness Activities Book
- Teacher binder with 300+ lesson plans for ages 4–5 years
- Lessons that target essential kindergarten readiness skills
- Provide developmentally appropriate instruction for young learners using multiple modalities, manipulatives, and small group activities.
Take-Home Activity Booklets Collection
- Engage parents and caregivers in their child's learning.
- 10-packs of easy-to-use booklets foster at-home practice of numeracy and early literacy skills:
- Counts in Order
- Counts Objects
- Prints Letters
- Prints Letters in Order
- Prints Personal Information
- Reads Letters
- Reads Numbers
- Recites Alphabet
- Understands Numbers
- Writes Numbers in Order
