BOSR DCF Test Questions and Answers Rated A
Observation - -an ongoing process in disability are identified, the better the outcome for
which child care professionals recognize and their child (early intervention)
document identifiable developmental milestones
as they appear, using tools such as checklists,
anecdotal records, and running records observation and screening overview - -they
include written evidence of a child's growth and
development over time
Screening - -an ongoing process in which
child care professionals use specialized
observation and documentation tools to identify, What is observation/ what does it do? - -
document, and monitor typical development or document a child's growth and development,
possible developmental delay identify skills or abilities within a developmental
domain, should be performed by a familiar
person in the child's natural environment, results
three main reasons child care programs observe are carefully documented following set guidelines
and screen children - -1) foster growth and and written procedures
development in every child
2)detect early signs of developmental delay or
disability FDLRS agency - -provides screening
3)identify signs of child abuse and neglect Florida diagnostic learning resource system
1) why are observation and screening important? What is screening/ what does it do? - -
- -1) can help child care professionals develop typically or to identify early signs of delay
identify the signs of child abuse and neglect or disability, measure specific skills and abilities
as indicated by a screening instrument, takes
place recurrently using an instrument that is
2) why are observation and screening important? proven to be valid accurate and reliable
- -2) support quality curriculum
development by focusing on learning goals and
objectives, lesson plans, and teaching strategies Benefits of screening - --identify specific
on the development and implementation of areas of concern
activities that strengthen the child's skills -determine if assessment or evaluation may be
necessary
-basis for referral
3) why are observation and screening important? -give info to parents to make decisions
- -3) can help parents support their child's -open ongoing communication with parents and
growth and development at home by increasing others
the volume and quality of information available to
them
Assessment - -a process whereby an
agency or organization gathers and reviews
4) why are observation and screening important? multiple sources of information about a child's
- -4) allow timely referral for intervention; suspected or confirmed developmental delay or
the earlier signs of developmental delay or disability and uses that information to improve a
child's outcome
1/5
, BOSR DCF Test Questions and Answers Rated A
lonesome, tired
child care professionals in florida refer families to
- -florida diagnostic and learning resource guidline 4 - -be focused
systems Child Find
if signs of delay or disability are documented -
Benefits of assessment - -empower -staff members refer parents appropriately
parents to help their child grow and develop
improve a family's ability to navigate a complex
system of services if signs of child abuse or neglect are observed -
individuals with disabilities education act, or -you must, by law, report them to the abuse
IDEA, which is a federal law hotline
assessment vs evaluation - -assessment is quality screening instruments are - -
ongoing procedures used by appropriately accurate, affordable, available
qualified personnel throughout the period of a sensitive in regards to culture, ethnicity, and
child's eligibility to identify unique strengths and language spoken
need, resources, priorities, and concerns of the
family and supports and services necessary
evaluation determines a child's eligibility for components of screening instruments - -a
federal,state, and local programs and services record keeping system
documents used to record basic information
about children and families
your role as a child care professional is - - scoring and interpretation guides
observation, screening, and referral reliable and endorsed
if they use technology it should be user friendly
your main responsibilities in observation and
screening - -document the child's skills and questions to ask before using a screening tool
abilities fairly, objectively, and accurately; to refer with a child - -what does the instrument
children for further assessment screen?
what is the target age range?
what languages are available?
guideline 1 - -be informed does the screener need to be specially trained?
how many items are screened?
how long does it take to administer?
guideline 2 - -be objective and accurate how is it implemented and scored?
guideline 3 - -be honest and fair family involvement in screening - -
permission/ written consent
enrollment information
HALT - -hungry, angry(anxious), results of previous screenings
2/5
Observation - -an ongoing process in disability are identified, the better the outcome for
which child care professionals recognize and their child (early intervention)
document identifiable developmental milestones
as they appear, using tools such as checklists,
anecdotal records, and running records observation and screening overview - -they
include written evidence of a child's growth and
development over time
Screening - -an ongoing process in which
child care professionals use specialized
observation and documentation tools to identify, What is observation/ what does it do? - -
document, and monitor typical development or document a child's growth and development,
possible developmental delay identify skills or abilities within a developmental
domain, should be performed by a familiar
person in the child's natural environment, results
three main reasons child care programs observe are carefully documented following set guidelines
and screen children - -1) foster growth and and written procedures
development in every child
2)detect early signs of developmental delay or
disability FDLRS agency - -provides screening
3)identify signs of child abuse and neglect Florida diagnostic learning resource system
1) why are observation and screening important? What is screening/ what does it do? - -
- -1) can help child care professionals develop typically or to identify early signs of delay
identify the signs of child abuse and neglect or disability, measure specific skills and abilities
as indicated by a screening instrument, takes
place recurrently using an instrument that is
2) why are observation and screening important? proven to be valid accurate and reliable
- -2) support quality curriculum
development by focusing on learning goals and
objectives, lesson plans, and teaching strategies Benefits of screening - --identify specific
on the development and implementation of areas of concern
activities that strengthen the child's skills -determine if assessment or evaluation may be
necessary
-basis for referral
3) why are observation and screening important? -give info to parents to make decisions
- -3) can help parents support their child's -open ongoing communication with parents and
growth and development at home by increasing others
the volume and quality of information available to
them
Assessment - -a process whereby an
agency or organization gathers and reviews
4) why are observation and screening important? multiple sources of information about a child's
- -4) allow timely referral for intervention; suspected or confirmed developmental delay or
the earlier signs of developmental delay or disability and uses that information to improve a
child's outcome
1/5
, BOSR DCF Test Questions and Answers Rated A
lonesome, tired
child care professionals in florida refer families to
- -florida diagnostic and learning resource guidline 4 - -be focused
systems Child Find
if signs of delay or disability are documented -
Benefits of assessment - -empower -staff members refer parents appropriately
parents to help their child grow and develop
improve a family's ability to navigate a complex
system of services if signs of child abuse or neglect are observed -
individuals with disabilities education act, or -you must, by law, report them to the abuse
IDEA, which is a federal law hotline
assessment vs evaluation - -assessment is quality screening instruments are - -
ongoing procedures used by appropriately accurate, affordable, available
qualified personnel throughout the period of a sensitive in regards to culture, ethnicity, and
child's eligibility to identify unique strengths and language spoken
need, resources, priorities, and concerns of the
family and supports and services necessary
evaluation determines a child's eligibility for components of screening instruments - -a
federal,state, and local programs and services record keeping system
documents used to record basic information
about children and families
your role as a child care professional is - - scoring and interpretation guides
observation, screening, and referral reliable and endorsed
if they use technology it should be user friendly
your main responsibilities in observation and
screening - -document the child's skills and questions to ask before using a screening tool
abilities fairly, objectively, and accurately; to refer with a child - -what does the instrument
children for further assessment screen?
what is the target age range?
what languages are available?
guideline 1 - -be informed does the screener need to be specially trained?
how many items are screened?
how long does it take to administer?
guideline 2 - -be objective and accurate how is it implemented and scored?
guideline 3 - -be honest and fair family involvement in screening - -
permission/ written consent
enrollment information
HALT - -hungry, angry(anxious), results of previous screenings
2/5
