BOSR DCF CORRECT QUESTIONS ||
LATEST UPDATE 2025
Observation - ANSWER an ongoing process in which child care professionals recognize
and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear, using tools such
as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records
Screening - ANSWER an ongoing process in which child care professionals use
specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document, and monitor
typical development or possible developmental delay
three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children - ANSWER 1)
foster growth and development in every child
2)detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
3)identify signs of child abuse and neglect
1) why are observation and screening important? - ANSWER 1) can help child care
professionals identify the signs of child abuse and neglect
2) why are observation and screening important? - ANSWER 2) support quality
curriculum development by focusing on learning goals and objectives, lesson plans, and
teaching strategies on the development and implementation of activities that strengthen
the child's skills
3) why are observation and screening important? - ANSWER 3) can help parents
support their child's growth and development at home by increasing the volume and
quality of information available to them
4) why are observation and screening important? - ANSWER 4) allow timely referral for
intervention; the earlier signs of developmental delay or disability are identified, the
better the outcome for their child (early intervention)
observation and screening overview - ANSWER they include written evidence of a
child's growth and development over time
What is observation/ what does it do? - ANSWER document a child's growth and
development, identify skills or abilities within a developmental domain, should be
performed by a familiar person in the child's natural environment, results are carefully
documented following set guidelines and written procedures
FDLRS agency - ANSWER provides screening Florida diagnostic learning resource
system
, What is screening/ what does it do? - ANSWER develop typically or to identify early
signs of delay or disability, measure specific skills and abilities as indicated by a
screening instrument, takes place recurrently using an instrument that is proven to be
valid accurate and reliable
Benefits of screening - ANSWER -identify specific areas of concern
-determine if assessment or evaluation may be necessary
-basis for referral
-give info to parents to make decisions
-open ongoing communication with parents and others
Assessment - ANSWER 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 outcome
child care professionals in florida refer families to - ANSWER florida diagnostic and
learning resource systems Child Find
quality screening instruments are - ANSWER accurate, affordable, available
sensitive in regards to culture, ethnicity, and language spoken
components of screening instruments - ANSWER a record keeping system
documents used to record basic information about children and families
scoring and interpretation guides
reliable and endorsed
if they use technology it should be user friendly
questions to ask before using a screening tool with a child - ANSWER what does the
instrument screen?
what is the target age range?
what languages are available?
does the screener need to be specially trained?
how many items are screened?
how long does it take to administer?
how is it implemented and scored?
family involvement in screening - ANSWER permission/ written consent
enrollment information
results of previous screenings
be fully aware of the screening
confidentiality
a program should have this in order to guide families through the screening and
observation process - ANSWER written policies and procedures
a plan for orienting families to the process
a developmentally appropriate screening schedule for each child
LATEST UPDATE 2025
Observation - ANSWER an ongoing process in which child care professionals recognize
and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear, using tools such
as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records
Screening - ANSWER an ongoing process in which child care professionals use
specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document, and monitor
typical development or possible developmental delay
three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children - ANSWER 1)
foster growth and development in every child
2)detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
3)identify signs of child abuse and neglect
1) why are observation and screening important? - ANSWER 1) can help child care
professionals identify the signs of child abuse and neglect
2) why are observation and screening important? - ANSWER 2) support quality
curriculum development by focusing on learning goals and objectives, lesson plans, and
teaching strategies on the development and implementation of activities that strengthen
the child's skills
3) why are observation and screening important? - ANSWER 3) can help parents
support their child's growth and development at home by increasing the volume and
quality of information available to them
4) why are observation and screening important? - ANSWER 4) allow timely referral for
intervention; the earlier signs of developmental delay or disability are identified, the
better the outcome for their child (early intervention)
observation and screening overview - ANSWER they include written evidence of a
child's growth and development over time
What is observation/ what does it do? - ANSWER document a child's growth and
development, identify skills or abilities within a developmental domain, should be
performed by a familiar person in the child's natural environment, results are carefully
documented following set guidelines and written procedures
FDLRS agency - ANSWER provides screening Florida diagnostic learning resource
system
, What is screening/ what does it do? - ANSWER develop typically or to identify early
signs of delay or disability, measure specific skills and abilities as indicated by a
screening instrument, takes place recurrently using an instrument that is proven to be
valid accurate and reliable
Benefits of screening - ANSWER -identify specific areas of concern
-determine if assessment or evaluation may be necessary
-basis for referral
-give info to parents to make decisions
-open ongoing communication with parents and others
Assessment - ANSWER 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 outcome
child care professionals in florida refer families to - ANSWER florida diagnostic and
learning resource systems Child Find
quality screening instruments are - ANSWER accurate, affordable, available
sensitive in regards to culture, ethnicity, and language spoken
components of screening instruments - ANSWER a record keeping system
documents used to record basic information about children and families
scoring and interpretation guides
reliable and endorsed
if they use technology it should be user friendly
questions to ask before using a screening tool with a child - ANSWER what does the
instrument screen?
what is the target age range?
what languages are available?
does the screener need to be specially trained?
how many items are screened?
how long does it take to administer?
how is it implemented and scored?
family involvement in screening - ANSWER permission/ written consent
enrollment information
results of previous screenings
be fully aware of the screening
confidentiality
a program should have this in order to guide families through the screening and
observation process - ANSWER written policies and procedures
a plan for orienting families to the process
a developmentally appropriate screening schedule for each child
