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A Developmental Approach to Assessment of Young Children.

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Behaviors and Skills

  • 3.1.a
    Assesses children's progress across all developmental areas
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  • 3.1.b
    Uses multiple methods for data-collection (i.e., work samples, anecdotal records, photographs, frequency counts, checklists, videotapes, etc.)
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  • 3.1.c
    Uses multiple sources to assess children (i.e., their conversations, misunderstandings, questions, play, work samples, etc.)
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  • 3.1.d
    Develops 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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  • 3.1.e
    Regularly reflects on whether assessment methods provide necessary information
  • 3.1.f
    Uses assessments to plan and modify environments, curriculum and teaching
  • 3.1.g
    Maintains confidentiality and only shares assessment results with parents’ written consent

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