Developmental screenings
Share your experiences with this type of assessment or research what is being done with this type of assessment in your state or community.
Developmental screenings: If you are currently working or a parent of a child and have an experience with a developmental screening, you might share your perspectives on this process if you work in a program that conducts developmental screenings, share how you have worked with families to complete the screening and refer them for further evaluation when necessary. In response to your peers, comment on similarities and differences between your experiences and/or your own state’s practices. Share concerns or benefits of the approaches described. Share personal experiences with these processes.
In addition to Oregon, I am aware that other states such as California, Michigan and Washington also use similar approaches when it comes to conducting developmental screenings for young children entering school. Generally speaking however, the processes used differ slightly from state-to-state; some screens may require parents to fill out questionnaires while others might involve more direct observation from professionals onsite at schools or childcare facilities. Regardless of where they take place though, all developmental screening procedures strive towards achieving one common goal—allowing educators and caregivers alike to be better prepared when it comes time for children transitioning into kindergarten so that they can receive personalized instruction tailored specifically for their needs and abilities.
Personally speaking though I find value in this process; having been able to observe firsthand how much we can learn about a student’s development during these screenings has been an invaluable tool when it comes time for me create individualized learning plans on behalf of each student in my classroom. At the same time however I understand there could be certain concerns related privacy associated with gathering this kind of data which is why only qualified professionals should ever collect such information from families or individuals directly involved with those being screened (e.g., teachers). Overall though I believe that when done correctly and respectfully within appropriate legal boundaries set forth by each state respectively—developmental screening practices have tremendous potential benefits for both students and caregivers alike.