ECCE 1112 Curriculum and Assessment: Need for Assessment

Assessment provides information that helps program do the following:

• Monitor children's development and learning

• Guide planning and decision making

• Identify children who might benefit from special services

• Report to and communicate to others

• Know what areas of program need improvement

For a more detailed explanation read the article, "Assessment of Child Progress: A guide to the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standard"