Provider and any regular assistants have annual training(s) in child observation and assessment including recognition of developmental milestones, identifying possible developmental delays and linking child observation and assessment to curriculum implementation.

Required Evidence
[ Points: 6 ]

Evidence in The Aspire Registry must show that at least 60% of family child care staff have attended child observation and assessment training within the 15 months prior to Standards Inventory submission, verified with training certificate.

Attention:

  • The program MUST click the "Supportive Data" button to review and confirm that all information about the program staff's trainings, experience, and education, verified in The Aspire Registry, is accurately reflected.
  • If not, DO NOT SUBMIT your Standards Inventory UNTIL this information is correct. Information in the Supportive Data box is also available in your Qualifications & Experience Report.
  • If you have an inquiry about the data populating for this Standard, or your Qualifications & Experience Report, please complete the Qualifications & Experience Report Inquiry Form for assistance.

Intention

Home providers and their assistants should have regular training that develops and continuously refines all aspects of child development; child observation and assessment; and integrating assessment results into learning goals and experiences, in order to be knowledgeable of and able to implement the latest recommended practices.