DCF Study Guide: Behavior Observation and Screening questions and answers latest top score.

Three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children: - correct answer-- to facilitate growth and development of every child - detect early sings of developmental delay or disability - identify signs of child abuse and neglect Assessment - correct answer-process whereby an agency or organization gathers and reviews multiple sources of information about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental delays. Documented Evidence - correct answer-written data collected by the program Developmental Domains - correct answer-categorize children's skills and abilities including physical health, motor developmental, etc. Evaluation - correct answer-process that determines a child's eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and services. Developmentally Appropriate Practice - correct answer-researched based framework based on meeting children where they are individually, chronologically , and culturally. Natural Enviroment - correct answer-refers to places the child would typically be such as home.