BOSR DCF Study Guide
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What are the three main reasons child care programs observe and screen
children? - correct answer. 1. Facilitate growth and development of every
child
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
3. Identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Define: Assessment - correct answer. Assessment is a process whereby an
agency or organization gathers and reviews multiple sources of information
about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental delay or disability,
and uses that information to improve a child's outcomes.
Define: Evidence - correct answer. Documented evidence refers to written
data collected by the program. For example, there may be a file note stating
when a child could stand on one foot.
Define: Developmental Domains - correct answer. Categorize children's skills
and abilities. They include Physical Development, Cognitive Development
and General Knowledge, Language and Communication, Social and
Emotional, and Approaches to Learning.
Define: Evaluation - correct answer. Evaluation is a process that determines a
child's eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and services.
Define: Natural Environment - correct answer. Refers to places the child
would typically be, such as home, the child care program, school, a place
of worship, or the homes of family and friends rather than a director's office,
doctor/therapist's office, or similar places.
, Define: 2Observation 2- 2 correct 2answer. 2 An 2ongoing 2process 2in 2which 2child
2care 2professionals 2recognize 2and 2document 2identifiable 2developmental
2milestones 2as 2they 2appear, 2using 2tools 2such 2as 2checklists, 2anecdotal
2records, 2and 2running 2records.
Define: 2Screening 2- 2 correct 2answer. 2 Is 2an 2ongoing 2process 2in 2which
2child 2care 2professionals 2use 2specialized 2observation 2and
2documentation 2tools 2to 2identify, 2document, 2and 2monitor 2typical
2development 2or 2possible 2developmental 2delay.
Give 2examples 2of 2professional 2groups 2that 2perform 2each 2of 2these 2four
2activities: 2observation, 2screening, 2assessment, 2and 2evaluation. 2- 2 correct
2answer. 2 Observation: 2child 2care 2professionals 2monitor 2a 2child 2as 2he 2or 2she
2demonstrates 2identified 2skills 2or 2abilities 2within 2a 2developmental 2domain 2or
2domains.
Assessment: 2child 2care 2professionals 2refer 2families 2to 2the 2Florida 2Diagnostic
2and 2Learning 2Resource 2System's 2Child 2Find 2for 2assessment, 2which 2may
2result 2in 2them 2being 2referred 2to 2Children's 2Medical 2Services 2for 2evaluation
2of 2a 2delay 2or 2disability.
Evaluation:Children's 2Medical 2Services 2performs 2assessment 2and 2evaluation
2processes 2to 2determine 2eligibility 2for 2programs 2and 2services 2under 2the
2Individuals 2with 2Disabilities 2Education 2Act 2(IDEA).
Screening: 2child 2care 2professionals 2or 2other 2medical 2professionals
Relate 2the 2four 2guidelines 2for 2observations 2and 2screenings 2that 2take 2place
2in 2child 2care 2settings. 2- 2 correct 2answer. 2 1. 2Be 2informed
2. Be 2objective 2and 2accurate
3. Be 2honest 2and 2fair
4. Be 2focused
Name 2characteristics 2seen 2in 2effective 2child 2care 2professionals 2who 2observe
2and 2screen 2children. 2- 2 correct 2answer. 2 Objective, 2follow 2directions,
2accurate/relevant 2documentation, 2ethical, 2honest, 2fair, 2information 2seeker
Describe 2best 2practices 2used 2by 2skilled 2practitioners 2to 2obtain 2valid 2and
2usable 2results. 2- 2correct 2answer. 2 Review 2appropriate 2general 2information
2immediately 2prior 2to 2an 2observation 2or 2screening 2session. 2This 2includes:
1. Developmental 2domains 2and 2milestones
2. Information 2about 2the 2child's 2abilities 2and 2unique 2needs
3. Study 2the 2child's 2file
4. Know 2how 2to 2use 2the 2observation 2or 2screening 2tool 2before 2attempting 2to 2use
2it.
5. Ensure 2observation 2and 2screening 2results 2do 2not 2reflect 2personal
2feelings. 2Set 2aside 2personal 2beliefs 2and 2consider 2only 2facts.
6. Document 2all 2relevant 2information
7. Ensure 2documentation 2is 2correct 2and 2complete.
8. Document 2children's 2development 2over 2time.
questions and
answers 100%
guaranteed success.
What are the three main reasons child care programs observe and screen
children? - correct answer. 1. Facilitate growth and development of every
child
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
3. Identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Define: Assessment - correct answer. Assessment is a process whereby an
agency or organization gathers and reviews multiple sources of information
about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental delay or disability,
and uses that information to improve a child's outcomes.
Define: Evidence - correct answer. Documented evidence refers to written
data collected by the program. For example, there may be a file note stating
when a child could stand on one foot.
Define: Developmental Domains - correct answer. Categorize children's skills
and abilities. They include Physical Development, Cognitive Development
and General Knowledge, Language and Communication, Social and
Emotional, and Approaches to Learning.
Define: Evaluation - correct answer. Evaluation is a process that determines a
child's eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and services.
Define: Natural Environment - correct answer. Refers to places the child
would typically be, such as home, the child care program, school, a place
of worship, or the homes of family and friends rather than a director's office,
doctor/therapist's office, or similar places.
, Define: 2Observation 2- 2 correct 2answer. 2 An 2ongoing 2process 2in 2which 2child
2care 2professionals 2recognize 2and 2document 2identifiable 2developmental
2milestones 2as 2they 2appear, 2using 2tools 2such 2as 2checklists, 2anecdotal
2records, 2and 2running 2records.
Define: 2Screening 2- 2 correct 2answer. 2 Is 2an 2ongoing 2process 2in 2which
2child 2care 2professionals 2use 2specialized 2observation 2and
2documentation 2tools 2to 2identify, 2document, 2and 2monitor 2typical
2development 2or 2possible 2developmental 2delay.
Give 2examples 2of 2professional 2groups 2that 2perform 2each 2of 2these 2four
2activities: 2observation, 2screening, 2assessment, 2and 2evaluation. 2- 2 correct
2answer. 2 Observation: 2child 2care 2professionals 2monitor 2a 2child 2as 2he 2or 2she
2demonstrates 2identified 2skills 2or 2abilities 2within 2a 2developmental 2domain 2or
2domains.
Assessment: 2child 2care 2professionals 2refer 2families 2to 2the 2Florida 2Diagnostic
2and 2Learning 2Resource 2System's 2Child 2Find 2for 2assessment, 2which 2may
2result 2in 2them 2being 2referred 2to 2Children's 2Medical 2Services 2for 2evaluation
2of 2a 2delay 2or 2disability.
Evaluation:Children's 2Medical 2Services 2performs 2assessment 2and 2evaluation
2processes 2to 2determine 2eligibility 2for 2programs 2and 2services 2under 2the
2Individuals 2with 2Disabilities 2Education 2Act 2(IDEA).
Screening: 2child 2care 2professionals 2or 2other 2medical 2professionals
Relate 2the 2four 2guidelines 2for 2observations 2and 2screenings 2that 2take 2place
2in 2child 2care 2settings. 2- 2 correct 2answer. 2 1. 2Be 2informed
2. Be 2objective 2and 2accurate
3. Be 2honest 2and 2fair
4. Be 2focused
Name 2characteristics 2seen 2in 2effective 2child 2care 2professionals 2who 2observe
2and 2screen 2children. 2- 2 correct 2answer. 2 Objective, 2follow 2directions,
2accurate/relevant 2documentation, 2ethical, 2honest, 2fair, 2information 2seeker
Describe 2best 2practices 2used 2by 2skilled 2practitioners 2to 2obtain 2valid 2and
2usable 2results. 2- 2correct 2answer. 2 Review 2appropriate 2general 2information
2immediately 2prior 2to 2an 2observation 2or 2screening 2session. 2This 2includes:
1. Developmental 2domains 2and 2milestones
2. Information 2about 2the 2child's 2abilities 2and 2unique 2needs
3. Study 2the 2child's 2file
4. Know 2how 2to 2use 2the 2observation 2or 2screening 2tool 2before 2attempting 2to 2use
2it.
5. Ensure 2observation 2and 2screening 2results 2do 2not 2reflect 2personal
2feelings. 2Set 2aside 2personal 2beliefs 2and 2consider 2only 2facts.
6. Document 2all 2relevant 2information
7. Ensure 2documentation 2is 2correct 2and 2complete.
8. Document 2children's 2development 2over 2time.
