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Observation - correct answersan 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 - correct answersan ongoing process in which child care professionals use
specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document, and monitor
typical development or possible developmental delay
three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children - correct
answers1) foster growth and development in every child
2)detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
3)identify signs of child abuse and neglect
1) why are observation and screening important? - correct answers1) can help child
care professionals identify the signs of child abuse and neglect
2) why are observation and screening important? - correct answers2) support quality
curriculum development by focusing on learning goals and objectives, lesson plans, and
teaching strategies on the development and implementation of activities that strengthen
the child's skills
3) why are observation and screening important? - correct answers3) can help parents
support their child's growth and development at home by increasing the volume and
quality of information available to them
4) why are observation and screening important? - correct answers4) allow timely
referral for intervention; the earlier signs of developmental delay or disability are
identified, the better the outcome for their child (early intervention)
observation and screening overview - correct answersthey include written evidence of a
child's growth and development over time
What is observation/ what does it do? - correct answersdocument a child's growth and
development, identify skills or abilities within a developmental domain, should be
performed by a familiar person in the child's natural environment, results are carefully
documented following set guidelines and written procedures
FDLRS agency - correct answersprovides screening Florida diagnostic learning
resource system
, What is screening/ what does it do? - correct answersdevelop typically or to identify
early signs of delay or disability, measure specific skills and abilities as indicated by a
screening instrument, takes place recurrently using an instrument that is proven to be
valid accurate and reliable
Benefits of screening - correct answers-identify specific areas of concern
-determine if assessment or evaluation may be necessary
-basis for referral
-give info to parents to make decisions
-open ongoing communication with parents and others
Assessment - correct answersa process whereby an agency or organization gathers
and reviews multiple sources of information about a child's suspected or confirmed
developmental delay or disability and uses that information to improve a child's outcome
child care professionals in florida refer families to - correct answersflorida diagnostic
and learning resource systems Child Find
Benefits of assessment - correct answersempower parents to help their child grow and
develop
improve a family's ability to navigate a complex system of services
individuals with disabilities education act, or IDEA, which is a federal law
assessment vs evaluation - correct answersassessment is ongoing procedures used by
appropriately qualified personnel throughout the period of a child's eligibility to identify
unique strengths and need, resources, priorities, and concerns of the family and
supports and services necessary
evaluation determines a child's eligibility for federal,state, and local programs and
services
your role as a child care professional is - correct answersobservation, screening, and
referral
your main responsibilities in observation and screening - correct answersdocument the
child's skills and abilities fairly, objectively, and accurately; to refer children for further
assessment
guideline 1 - correct answersbe informed
guideline 2 - correct answersbe objective and accurate
guideline 3 - correct answersbe honest and fair
HALT - correct answershungry, angry(anxious), lonesome, tired
guidline 4 - correct answersbe focused