Background, Current Issues, and Interpretation of Assessments in Early Childhood
History and framework of early education and the assessment of young children
Issues and current practice for asssessing young children
Understanding early childhood assessment scores
Formative and Summative Assessments and Tests
Informal evaluation of young children
Teacher-constructed scales and checklists
Summative measurements of educational outcomes
Individual Screening Measures and Full Assessments
Developmental assessments of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Cognitive assessment of young children
Standardized assessments of the early academic skills of young children
Parent Communication and Special Needs Children
Evaluating, grading, and reporting to parents
Identification of young children with special needs
Family involvement and engagement
Evaluation of Early Childhood Programs and Schools
Program evaluation and planning.
