Screening & Assessment
Screening, observation and assessment are tools providers can use to better understand individual children’s development and ensure that their developmental needs are being met.
Parents are experts when it comes to their kids. It’s important for them to know they play a vital role in the developmental screening process, from voicing concerns about potential delays to supporting learning at home.
Before completing the screening, learn the three things parents should know about screening —and get supporting tips, and resources to help you better communicate these important points.
Parents must give permission annually for their child to be screened, observed and assessed.
Screening
Screening children receiving School Readiness (SR) services with the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is a contractual requirement of all SR Providers. Providers will be notified 30 days before screenings are due. Orientation for SR Providers and Staff on the ASQ will be available soon.
ASQ screenings must now be completed through the Provider Portal!
The best way to stay current is to check the portal daily. To avoid any non-compliance being issued, be sure to terminate the enrollment of any child no longer attending your program.
See additional instructions and videos on how to access the ASQ through the Portal.
Observation
Child observation helps providers get to know each child better so they can adjust their programs and child care environments to facilitate each child’s learning and promote positive behavior. Observations should be documented and shared with parents.
Assessment
Assessment is a more in-depth look at a child’s development. Assessments help teachers monitor children’s progress in the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards and inform their classroom practice so children get the best possible opportunity to be ready for Kindergarten.
ELCFV encourages all providers to complete child assessments at the beginning, middle and end of each year. ELCFV supports the use of the Teaching Strategies GOLD (GOLD) assessment system.