• Why this standard is important
• Description of your competencies related to this standard ("I"statements)
• Description of the documentation provided (Documentation may include lesson plan, clearly labeled photographs or children's work, checklist, anecdotal notes, minutes of meetings, samples, materials lists, floor plans, red-designs, accommodations, or any other materials that prove the Interns competence.)
• Standard #3:OBSERVING, DOCUMENTING, AND ASSESSING TO SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that child observation, documentation, and other forms of assessment are central to the practice of all early childhood professionals. They know about and understand the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment. They know about and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence the development of every child.