self-paced

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) In Action: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Children's Learning

To provide children with a safe and nurturing learning environment and to maintain program effectiveness, teachers must incorporate observation, documentation and assessment into their daily routines. To truly be effective, teachers must develop skills and strategies that are grounded in best practices. In this training you will be presented with information that highlights how observation, documentation, and assessment can be used as a key strategy to ensure intentional teaching.

Audience:

Teachers, Directors, Owners

Level:

Beginner

Development age:

Birth-5 years

Format

Self-Paced


Starting Date

December 20, 2024

Duration

.2 CEU
2 Hours

Price

$15

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Course Outcomes


Define the power of observation, documentation, and assessment in early childhood education.
Identify the role of observations, documentation, and reflection in the assessment process. 
Provide skills for observing, documenting, and assessing children.

The NAEYC/CDA competencies that support this course include:

CDA Competency 

  • 7 - Observing and recording children's behavior

NAEYC Standard

  • 2 - Curriculum

NAEYC Standard

  • 3 -Teaching

NAEYC Standard

  • 4- Assessment of Child Progress

Course Includes

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Meet your Facilitator

Pearl Loftlin

Pearl Loftlin grew up like a military child, living in multiple states. She graduated from high school in St. Petersburg, FL and from there went on to Florida A&M University. Here she majored in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education, graduating with her Bachelors degree in 2000. When she was not studying, she became one of the founding members of the Psi Beta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, INC. For the past 22 years, Pearl has worked every position with a Child Development Center, worked as a 3rd Grade teacher, and in an administrative position in a public charter school, and received her Masters in Education in Early Childhood Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. Out of all of her experiences and positions, she enjoys training educators the most. Which is why in 2021, she started her own training company, Moving Forward Training Solutions, LLC. Here she is able to provide training, build, and advocate for early childhood educators. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, game nights, and spending time with her daughter and family.