Assessment

The professional working with young children practices responsible assessment

Resources & Media for Understanding Competency 3.2

a

Assesses children using tools they are fully qualified and trained to use, especially in the case of formal assessment
b

Reviews and considers information the family has provided about their child, as well as information provided by other programs or teachers, before beginning an assessment
c

Encourages families to share the concerns, hopes and developmental goals they have for their child
d

Ensures that assessment procedures are culturally and linguistically appropriate
e

Ensures that multiple measures are used to assess children (i.e., observations, curriculum-based assessments, work samples, clinical opinion, etc.)
f

Accommodates children's physical, temperamental, and sensory differences when choosing assessment materials and procedures
g

When possible, assesses children during familiar routines, with familiar materials, people and contexts, rather than only in controlled situations
h

Makes sure children are familiar with the assessor(s)
i

Considers children's strengths and needs across all developmental domains when giving an assessment and interpreting results
j

Uses assessment tools that are relevant to curriculum or program planning
k

Informs families about state Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education rules and regulations regarding assessment

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