NAEYC+Standard+3

Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that child observation, documentation, and other forms of assessment are central to the practice of all early childhood professionals. They know about and understand the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment. They know about and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence the development of every child.
 * Standard 3. Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families **

__ Key elements of Standard 3 __ 3a. Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment – including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum and teaching strategies for young children 3b. Knowing about assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues to build effective learning environments 3c. Knowing about and using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches, including the use of //technology// in documentation, assessment, and data collection 3d. Understanding and practicing responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive //technology// for children with disabilities