Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Observation
These are tools for learning about a child. They provide information about each child's interests, strengths, and needs. Screening gives a picture of whether the child's development is on track. Assessment is an ongoing process which provides information about development over time. Observation, watching a child in order to learn about her, is a part of assessment. When there is a concern about a child's development, early intervention providers do an evaluation.
Screening, Assessment, Evaluation & Observation
Developmental Screening, Assessments, and Evaluations
Tip Sheet 6: Screening for Infants & Toddlers, REVISED
Tip Sheet 27: Screening Infant/Toddler Behavioral Skills
Tip Sheet 30: Screenings for Infants & Toddlers (Standardized Tools)
Tip Sheet 1: Screening Premature Infants
Tip Sheet 52: What Is Ongoing Assessment?
Observation
TA Paper 15: Observation: Individualizing Responsive Care
Look at Me! Using Focused Child Observation
Clearing Your View: Staying Objective in Observation
Using Sensitive Skilled Observation in Your Program
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Last Reviewed: August 2014
Last Updated: January 12, 2015