Birth Through Kindergarten - Assessment and Family Collaboration (EDU-260)

This course provides an overview of assessment practices and family collaboration strategies for children from birth through kindergarten, emphasizing the use of authentic, developmentally appropriate methods to support growth, learning, and equitable outcomes across diverse early childhood settings. Emphasis is placed on observation, documentation, and assessment techniques that respect cultural, linguistic, and ability diversity, as well as strategies for engaging families as active partners in understanding and supporting children's development. Upon completion, students should be able to implement effective assessment practices, analyze and use data to inform curriculum decisions, and collaborate with families to create inclusive, responsive learning environments that promote each child's developmental progress and success.