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On-Going Developmental Assessment 1302.33(b)(c) 1302.34(b)(6)

Policy

Head Start Staff will regularly and continually observe and document children’s progress and behavior as a part of the on-going developmental assessment which will be completed on each child enrolled in the Head Start program and will be on-going throughout the year.

Procedure

1. An individual developmental assessment will be completed for each child using the Teaching Strategies GOLD checkpoints three times per year. Checkpoints must be finalized by November 1, February 1, and April 15.

2. If a child speaks a language other than English, assessment will be conducted in English and the home language to assess the child’s progress in the home language and in English Language acquisition, when possible.

3. Assessment results will not be used for placement of children but will be used to plan appropriate individualized activities for children.

4. Each classroom staff will print the On the Spot Observation Checklist by September 1st. This checklist will be utilized to assist in obtaining and documenting observations.

5. Each of the 36 objectives and related dimensions must have a documented observation note.

6. To ensure all objectives/dimensions have the required documentation, a minimum of two (2) observations per child per week should be entered into the data base.

7. Assessment results will be shared with parents within three (3) weeks of finalizing Checkpoint, at either a Home Visit or Parent Staff Conference by using the Teaching Strategies GOLD Development and Learning Report. HV/PSC will be documented in ChildPlus under Family Services Section. A signed copy of the Development and Learning Report will be placed in Education section of each child’s file. A copy of the Development and Learning Report will be given to the parents.

8. Teaching Strategies GOLD will generate a Class Profile Report showing where children in the class are along the progression for each objective/dimension. The Class Profile Report will be printed and used to plan activities for individualization on the Goals Activity Sheet KHS 601. Other goals may come from the Ages and Stages Screening SE2, IEP, teacher observations, parent concerns, etc. Learning experiences that are part of the curriculum will be planned and implemented to help children reach their goals. Teachers will make adaptations to the environment and activities to allow for expanding goals of children.

9. Additional services for children with an IEP will be planned and documented on the Weekly Lesson Plan KHS 602. All implemented activities should reflect the individual goals set for each child and help move them to the next achievement level. Parents will play an integral part in setting goals for their child.

10. Goals Activity Sheet KHS 601 will be utilized along with the lesson plan. Progress notes will be documented daily as the individualized activity is completed Goals Activity Sheet KHS 601must be made available upon request by Education Coordinator or Assistant Education Coordinator.

11. The assessment information entered into the Teaching Strategies GOLD system will track each child’s progress and will determine outcomes over a period of time. Teaching Strategies GOLD reports will show teachers the progress children have made.

12. Class reports will be used as part of the self-assessment process. These reports will assist the program in meeting goals and objectives, and implementing the Head Start Program Performance Standards. This will influence training needs and plans for staff development, as well as changes or modifications to the curriculum.

13. As part of on-going assessment teachers may collect children’s work samples and take pictures of children during different classroom activities.

14. Parents will be involved in the process of on-going assessment. Teachers will give a copy of results of screenings and assessments to parents and ask for their input.

15. Data collected from on-going assessments will be analyzed and aggregated and reports will be shared with Policy Council and the Board of Directors.

16. Parents of dual language learners will have a translated note/letter or an interpreted call, staff conference, or home visit whenever possible.

5-2017

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