Core Body of Knowledge
New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Core Body of Knowledge
NY's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
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Competency Description
The professional working with young children builds positive, productive assessment partnerships with families and colleagues
Behaviors & Skills
a
Demonstrates sensitivity to family culture, values, home language, and literacy level when communicating about assessment procedures or results with families
b
Engages families in discussion about the program's philosophy of assessment, the assessment tool or tools being used, and family participation in assessment
c
Before beginning an assessment, asks families about their child's interests, favorite toys, special abilities and needs and uses this information during assessment
d
When relevant, involves families in assessment procedures
e
Provides family members and other involved colleagues with an opportunity to review assessment results before discussing them at conferences or meetings
f
Supports family members that would like to bring other individuals to meetings to discuss the child's progress