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All educators running early childhood programs are naturally interested to know (and often are legally obligated to demonstrate) the progress being made by the children under their care. In this series, we explore the value of assessment in documenting young children’s progress, discuss the various observational methods used to assess young children, and analyze several systems used to organize and collate the data.

The series includes:

Setting the Stage (24 min.) Copyright 2004
Educators discuss research and theories on the assessment of young children. Recognize how children can be observed within the context of their play and culture.

Observation I: The Eyes Have It! (27 min.) Copyright 2004
Explore techniques used in pre-school settings to document children's mental growth.

Observation II: Making the Connection (27 min.) Copyright 2004
Teachers and education coordinators demonstrate the systems they've devised to collate the observational data they gather.

Parents: Our Most Important Resource (27 min.) Copyright 2004
This program discusses the parent-teacher meetings and the process of developing a portfolio and other forms.

Training And Support Is The Key (26 min.) Copyright 2004
Education coordinators share how they provide on-going staff training and the issues they have encountered.