Recognize the importance of the use of developmental screenings.
Recognize the importance of developmental screenings in early childhood education and child care centers. This page explains the significance of using contracts and employee training & screening procedures, highlighting their role in ensuring the well-being and development of children.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUs30 hours courses
5 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Recognize the importance and components of an effective parent questionnaire.
- Recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality and privacy in communication with staff.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development
- Recognize the importance of demonstrating respect for all diversity and providing activities that reflect a welcoming environment for all children, youth and families, regardless of culture, language, or religion, or strengths, talents, and abilities.
- List strategies to collaborate with specialists to administer developmental screenings.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
- Recognize the importance of accurate and efficient documentation of observations and assessments.
- Recognize the importance of a positive and respectful attitude in working with all children and their families.
- Recognize the importance of collaborating to improve academic performance.
- Identify and discuss of the importance of using a variety of assessment methods.
- Identify the differences between developmental screening and assessments.
- Recognize the importance of music in both child development and curriculum.
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development.
- Recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality and privacy in communication with families.
- Recognize the importance of problem solving and conflict resolution strategies with community members and families.
- Recognize the importance of consistency, continuity, and responsiveness in supporting pro-social behaviors in children.
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