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Assessment Practices and Training Needs of Early Childhood Professionals

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Pages 231-248 | Received 30 May 2012, Accepted 17 Sep 2012, Published online: 12 Aug 2013
 

Abstract

Assessment plays a critical role in the planning and delivery of quality services for young children and their families. The purpose of this study was to identify the current assessment practices and training needs of early childhood professionals. A large sample of early childhood professionals responded to a comprehensive survey. The most frequently used standardized tools and nonstandardized procedures, the functions of assessment, the training needs of professionals, challenges related to assessment, and recommendations for professional preparation programs are reported.

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