Assessment: An Overview (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Consider the importance of using assessment in early childhood settings. Explore the steps of the authentic assessment cycle and how to embed them in your practice. Compare the ideas discussed with the best practice recommendations from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Read MoreAssessment: Deepening Your Practice (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Explore a variety of methods of creating interactive assessment documentation such as portfolios and Learning Stories. Utilize assessment documentation to increase child engagement and learning. Examine methods for actively engaging families in the assessment and goal setting process.
Read More***Assessment: Deepening Your Practice (E2E) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
Explore a variety of methods of creating interactive assessment documentation such as portfolios and Learning Stories. Utilize assessment documentation to increase child engagement and learning. Examine methods for actively engaging families in the assessment and goal setting process.
Read More***Assessment: An Overview (E2E) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
Consider the importance of using assessment in early childhood settings. Explore the steps of the authentic assessment cycle and how to embed them in your practice. Compare the ideas discussed with the best practice recommendations from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Read MoreAssessment: Informing Curriculum and Instruction (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Explore techniques for using assessment data to guide curriculum planning and goal setting. Consider methods for adjusting interactions and environments to support individuals and groups. Practice observation, documentation and data analysis to guide individualized and group planning and goal setting.
Read MoreEarly Childhood Screening; What It’s All About (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Everything you need to know about early childhood screening so you can properly inform child care providers and parents.
Read MoreAuthentic Observation (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
In this interactive, two hour session participants will be introduced to child observation and the tools of objective observation. Participants will discuss the rationale for child observation, will practice observation techniques and will discuss ways in which to use observation information to individualize care and learning environments.
Read MoreAssessment: Individualizing Your Practice (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Explore strategies to deepen observation, assessment and individualized planning for all children based on individual needs. Access a variety of developmental resources. Practice individualizing assessment and planning based on temperament, language, and special needs.
Read MoreAssessment: Focus on Observation and Documentation (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Identify best practice for high-quality observation and documentation in early childhood settings. Practice objective observations of individuals as well as groups. Explore a variety of tools and strategies to support effective observation and documentation.
Read More***Assessment: Deepening Your Practice (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
Explore a variety of methods of creating interactive assessment documentation such as portfolios and Learning Stories. Utilize assessment documentation to increase child engagement and learning. Examine methods for actively engaging families in the assessment and goal setting process.
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