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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A Developmental Approach to Assessment of Young Children.
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3.1.aAssesses children's progress across all developmental areas
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3.1.bUses multiple methods for data-collection (i.e., work samples, anecdotal records, photographs, frequency counts, checklists, videotapes, etc.)
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3.1.cUses multiple sources to assess children (i.e., their conversations, misunderstandings, questions, play, work samples, etc.)
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3.1.dDevelops and/or uses assessments that are aligned with curriculum or development goals and have clear relevance for daily planning and curriculum development
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3.2Assessment3.2.bReviews and considers information the family has provided about their child, as well as information provided by other programs or teachers, before beginning an assessment
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3.2Assessment3.2.cEncourages families to share the concerns, hopes and developmental goals they have for their child
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3.2Assessment3.2.dEnsures that assessment procedures are culturally and linguistically appropriate
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3.2Assessment3.2.eEnsures that multiple measures are used to assess children (i.e., observations, curriculum-based assessments, work samples, clinical opinion, etc.)
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3.2Assessment3.2.iConsiders children's strengths and needs across all developmental domains when giving an assessment and interpreting results
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3.2Assessment3.2.jUses assessment tools that are relevant to curriculum or program planning
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4.9.fUses developmentally appropriate assessment to assess children's progression toward curriculum goals