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Screening and assessment provide valuable information about each child's interests, strengths, and needs. Screening gives a snapshot of whether the child's development is on track. Assessment is an ongoing process that includes observation and provides information about development over time. Systematic, ongoing child assessment provides information on children's development and learning. It helps inform curriculum planning, teaching, and individualizing for each child across all Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework domains.
Watch this video podcast that introduces viewers to using focused observation with infants and toddlers and gives them an opportunity to “try out” some of the techniques discussed.
Watch this video that explains how to observe babies and record what is seen in an objective way that will help staff understand the meaning of the child's behavior.
This in-service suite describes how teachers can plan efficiently for conducting ongoing assessment of children's learning in the preschool classroom.
This in-service suite describes how to collect and use anecdotal records to document child progress.
This in-service suite describes how to collect and use work samples to document children's learning in the preschool classroom.
There are many ways teachers can use video in a classroom. Explore this in-service suite to learn how to use it to collect information to document child progress.
This in-service suite shows simple ways teachers can develop and use checklists to collect data on child progress.
This in-service suite describes ways in which administrators can support teaching staff in conducting ongoing assessment of child progress.
This in-service suite describes ways to work in partnership with families in order to facilitate ongoing child assessment.
Screening for potential developmental delays in children allows for early treatment and supportive services. On the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, Head Start educators and families will find a number of resources on developmental screening tools.