Hello,
I work in a private/independent school in California. I teach the toddler class with children 2-3 years old. Twice a year I write formal evaluations of each students development. The current version looks like this: The top half has several items that I can mark with a 'grade' (D for developing as expected and N for needs more development) and below I write a narrative with descriptions of strengths, challenges, quotes from the child, and general information about what the child is like at school. The tool I use for the assessment feels out of date. (Pearson Ounce scale) I like having a tool such as this, as it helps me evaluate children's development more equitably; I don't compare children to other children in the class but to the scale.
Do you have a book, online program or something else that you like using, to help you guide your observations and evaluations of children?
The DRDP stuff looks too complicated and too expensive for my situation.
many thanks,
Catherine
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Catherine Hills
Head toddler teacher and site director
Marin Horizon school
Mill Valley CA
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