Core Body of Knowledge
New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Core Body of Knowledge
NY's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
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3.6
Evaluation and Reporting Procedures
3: Observation and Assessment
Competency Description
The professional working with young children practices responsible formal evaluation and reporting procedures
Behaviors & Skills
a
Identifies one team member who will act as a single point of contact for families regarding a child's assessment
b
Plans the time, location and assessment strategies with families
c
Follows established timelines for initiating and completing assessments, the evaluation process, reporting and meeting with families
d
When working as part of an assessment team, reviews information about a child's birth and developmental history, as well as information from other sources before beginning assessment
e
Before creating an IFSP or IEP, requests that families share the concerns, hopes, and developmental goals they have for their children
f
Assesses children's strengths and needs across all developmental domains
g
When applicable, develops IFSP and/or IEP goals with families at the IFSP/IEP meeting rather than having pre-written goals
h
Organizes reports by developmental domain
i
Adheres to New York State legal and procedural requirements and meets DEC Recommended Practice guidelines for responsible assessment