Brief summary of the various types of assessments used in early childhood classrooms (developmental screeners, standardized, formative, summative, informal, and formal).

Explanation of the purposes of assessments and how assessment data informs the development of classroom instruction.

Summary of the role of assessment in early identification and early intervention, including in developing and monitoring IFSPs.

Rationale for selecting valid and reliable assessment tools that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate.