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Child Screening and Assessment

Screening and assessment provide valuable information about each child's interests, strengths, and needs. Screening gives a snapshot of whether the child's development is on track. Assessment is an ongoing process that includes observation and provides information about development over time. Systematic, ongoing child assessment provides information on children's development and learning. It helps inform curriculum planning, teaching, and individualizing for each child across all Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework domains.

Container Play

Mon, 07/20/2020 - 18:37

Watch this clip that features a toddler playing with some colorful plastic containers. It is part of the Ongoing Child Assessment to Support Learning module, one of several EarlyEdU Alliance Higher Education Learning Modules.

Observation

Mon, 07/20/2020 - 18:43

In this clip, learn about the process of observation that includes engaging with a family. This video is part of the Ongoing Child Assessment to Support Learning module, one of several EarlyEdU Alliance Higher Education Learning Modules.

Partnering with Families

Mon, 07/20/2020 - 18:52

In this five-minute video, hear about ways to partner with families around ongoing assessment. Brief teacher interviews explore how teachers connect with families and share assessment data both formally and informally. This video is part of the Ongoing Child Assessment to Support Learning Module, one of several EarlyEdU Alliance Higher Education Learning Modules.

Responsive Observation

Mon, 07/20/2020 - 18:58

Explore the concept of responsive observation and examples of how educators can use it. The video is part of the Ongoing Child Assessment to Support Learning module, one of several EarlyEdU Alliance Higher Education Learning Modules.

Using Data to Celebrate

Mon, 07/20/2020 - 19:03

View this video to learn ways educators share how they use data to celebrate their work in early childhood programs. This video is part of the Ongoing Child Assessment to Support Learning module, one of several EarlyEdU Alliance Higher Education Learning Modules.

Context for Individualizing Care

Tue, 11/10/2020 - 16:33

Learn key actions education staff should take to individualize care for infants and toddlers.

Reflecting and Interpreting: A Closer Look

Thu, 11/12/2020 - 09:02

Explore how reflection and interpretation help education staff plan and implement individualized infant and toddler care practices within their curriculum.