Child and Program Assessments

Developmental assessment is a process designed to deepen understanding of a child’s competencies and resources and also of the caregiving and learning environments most likely to help a child make fullest use of his or her developmental potential.

The following resources are related to Child Assessments: 

• Teaching Strategies GOLD & MELDS Crosswalk - Objectives for Development and Learning: Birth through Kindergarten (PDF)
• Getting Started with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (PDF)

Program assessment establishes dynamic and cohesive management systems that support continuous improvement and foster commitment to providing the highest level of services to children and families in accordance with legislation, regulations, and policies.

The following resources are related to Program Assessments:

• CLASS 
• Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS) 
• Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) 
• HSSCO Needs Assessment survey download 
• HSSCO Needs Assessment survey submission