Types of Assessments

Administration of Assessments

Legal

Parent/Community Involvement

Expectations/Outcomes

Interactive Activity

Evaluation

Agenda


Assessment Type

Narrative Description- Is a formal method of observation and recording, where the observer
can record as much of the childs behavior possible; such as what the child is says, by
themselves or interacting in groups of their peers or objects.

Diary Description-(Bentzen, W.R 2009) Is a informal method of observation in which records
are made daily of selected aspects of a childs growth and development (pg. 167)

Anecdotal Record-Is a informal observation method that is used by educators to understand the
childs behavior and personality; provides accounts of unusual behaviors occurring by the child
in the observation.

Checklist Method-To see progress and to note behavioral changes in the child; determines the
quality of behavior to plan ahead for behavioral changes. This method is also used by educators
to measure the skills of the child; see where the child is developmentally so we can set monthly,
succeeding goals for them to meet.
Administration of Assessment
Legal Considerations
At AlmaRose Learning Center we take our assessments and data
serious, all results collected from assessments will stay within the
team to ensure confidentially for all students and their families.

NAEYC recognizes that those who work with young children face
many daily decisions that have moral and ethical implications. The
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct offers guidelines for responsible
behavior and sets forth a common basis for resolving the principal
ethical dilemmas encountered in early childhood care and education
(www.naeyc.org).
Involvement
Educators at AlmaRose encourage the families input in the
assessment process, its important for families and educators to share
information about the childs learning so we as a TEAM can help
the child succeed.


An ongoing challenge for every educator is to develop and enhance skills
that will offer students the best possible learning experiences and
opportunities, in school, at home, and in community settings. It is therefore
essential that every effort be made to ensure that ongoing and effective
communication and partnerships be established and maintained with
parents (Lily Sanabria-Hernandez, M.S.Ed).
Expectations/ Outcomes
Interactive Activity
You will be doing an observation/assessment practice activity as I am presenting this power point
about the different types of assessments. This activity will help you understand the assessment
process on how educators gather information on the children so we can set goals for them.

Other ways to get involved with your children and educators:
Family board game series.
Health night/physical fitness.
Monthly learning nights with a potluck.
(www.michigan.gov)
Create a classroom Web site and include a parent page
Maintain regular communication by sending home- Weekly folders of student work, Monthly
calendars of special events to be celebrated or taught, regular class newsletter and weekly work
sheets containing activities students and families can do together
Following conference or report card time, offer workshops on improving grades and study
skills
Invite parents to present talks and/or demonstrations about their specialized knowledge or
skills.
(www.educationworld.com)
Evaluation
How well did I present my information tonight?
1-Not good 2-Somewhat good 3-Great job
Is there anything that I can change about the way I presented my
information?
1-Yes 2-Maybe 3-No
Did you learn anything from the information I provided you?
1-Nothing at all 2-Just a little bit 3-Yes I did

Your feedback is very important to me. It will help me improve on how I
present information I provide the families with, it helps me and educators
to connect with you.
Bibliography
Bentzen, W. R. (2009). Seeing Young Children: A Guide to Observing and Recording
Behavior (6th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Delmar Cengage Learning.

Position Statements on Ethical Conduct | National Association for the Education of
Young Children | NAEYC. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.naeyc.org/positionstatements/ethical_conduct

Sanabria-Hernandez, L. (n.d.). Engaging Families in Early Childhood Education.
Retrieved from http://www.rtinetwork.org/essential/family/engagingfamilies

(n.d.). Retrieved from http://michigan.gov/documents/MDE-
P2_par_inv_activities_14910_7.pdf

A Dozen Activities to Promote Parent Involvement. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr200.shtml