Using Assessment for Planning Curriculum

Course Description:

Participants will explore the importance of using assessments in Early Education Settings. Through presentation, discussion and small group activities, participants will learn to differentiate between screenings and assessments, what information can be gathered when observing children, how to gather and document information, maintain objectivity when interpreting data and how to  use the information gained through observation to plan Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum.    

Course Objectives:
1. Explain the importance of observations and documentation;
2. Differentiate between screenings and assessments;
3. Describe what an assessment can tell you about a child;
4. Use techniques and strategies to objectively observe children;
5. Use information gained through observation to plan curriculum for individual and whole group activities;
6. Explain the three key components of Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

More Information

EEC Training Hours: 5

CEU: 0.5

Core Competency Alignment: Observation, Assessment and Documentation

QRIS Standard Alignment:  Workforce Development and Professional Qualifications

This training is funded in part by the Department of Early Education and Care              

and sponsored by the Southeast Education Professionals Partnership

Lead Agency - Child Development and Education, Inc.