Observation - ANSWER-an ongoing process in which child care professionals recognize and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear,
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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
three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children - ANSWER-1) 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? - ANSWER-1) can help child care professionals identify the signs of child abuse and neglect
2) why are observation and screening important? - ANSWER-2) 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? - ANSWER-3) 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? - ANSWER-4) 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 - ANSWER-they include written evidence of a child's growth and development over time
What is observation/ what does it do? - ANSWER-document 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 - ANSWER-provides screening Florida diagnostic learning resource system
What is screening/ what does it do? - ANSWER-develop 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 - ANSWER--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 - ANSWER-a 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 - ANSWER-florida diagnostic and learning resource systems Child Find
Benefits of assessment - ANSWER-empower 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 - ANSWER-assessment 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 - ANSWER-observation, screening, and referral
your main responsibilities in observation and screening - ANSWER-document the child's skills and abilities fairly, objectively, and accurately; to refer children for further assessment
guideline 1 - ANSWER-be informed
guideline 2 - ANSWER-be objective and accurate
guideline 3 - ANSWER-be honest and fair
HALT - ANSWER-hungry, angry(anxious), lonesome, tired
guidline 4 - ANSWER-be focused [Show Less]