BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION AND
SCREENING CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
●● observation
Answer: An ongoing process in which child care professionals recognize
and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear,
using tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records
●● screening
Answer: An ongoing process in which child care professionals use
specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document,
and monitor typical development or possible developmental delay and
provide a basis for referral
●● developmental milestones
Answer: are observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities that typically
appear at specific age ranges
●● early intervention
Answer: A system of services that help children who have a
developmental disability or delay.
, ●● How does Observation and Screening foster growth and
development in every child?
Answer: By determining the child's developmental age level and by
using the information obtained from Observation and Screening to
develop inside and outside learning spaces, personal care routines,
communication and interaction practices, learning activities, program
policies and procedures.
●● how can Observation and Screening detect early signs of
developmental delay or disability?
Answer: By identifying and documenting typical and atypical patterns of
development and taking appropriate action as defined by the program's
written policies and procedures
●● How can Observation and Screening help childcare staff identify
signs of child abuse and neglect?
Answer: By reporting suspected abuse/neglect, childcare staff must
identify themselves; (Every adult in FL is required by law and can do so
anonymously; Failure to report is a felony of the third degree in FL)
●● Observation and Screening also...
Answer: Supports quality curriculum development by focusing learning
goals and objectives, lesson plans, and teaching strategies on the
development and implementation of activities that strengthen the child's
skills.
SCREENING CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
●● observation
Answer: An ongoing process in which child care professionals recognize
and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear,
using tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records
●● screening
Answer: An ongoing process in which child care professionals use
specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document,
and monitor typical development or possible developmental delay and
provide a basis for referral
●● developmental milestones
Answer: are observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities that typically
appear at specific age ranges
●● early intervention
Answer: A system of services that help children who have a
developmental disability or delay.
, ●● How does Observation and Screening foster growth and
development in every child?
Answer: By determining the child's developmental age level and by
using the information obtained from Observation and Screening to
develop inside and outside learning spaces, personal care routines,
communication and interaction practices, learning activities, program
policies and procedures.
●● how can Observation and Screening detect early signs of
developmental delay or disability?
Answer: By identifying and documenting typical and atypical patterns of
development and taking appropriate action as defined by the program's
written policies and procedures
●● How can Observation and Screening help childcare staff identify
signs of child abuse and neglect?
Answer: By reporting suspected abuse/neglect, childcare staff must
identify themselves; (Every adult in FL is required by law and can do so
anonymously; Failure to report is a felony of the third degree in FL)
●● Observation and Screening also...
Answer: Supports quality curriculum development by focusing learning
goals and objectives, lesson plans, and teaching strategies on the
development and implementation of activities that strengthen the child's
skills.
