48 Child Observation & Assessment 1. Assessment Plans & Procedures (continued) 2. Assessment Procedures Level 1 Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information relating to children’s cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical development. COA 1.2.1 Level 2 Observe, identify and discuss the importance of using a variety of methods for the documentation of cognitive, socio- emotional, and physical development on an on- going basis. COA 1.2.2 Level 3 Develop, plan, select, and schedule procedures for health and developmental screening using methods which: o Are reliable and valid o Are sensitive to dual language learners and/or children with special needs. Implement methods for the assessment of cognitive, socio- emotional, and physical development using developmentally appropriate authentic assessments such as: o Checklists o Observations o Work samples o Rating scales COA 1.2.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate, and modify assessment procedures by planning, implementing, evaluating, and revising as needed with attention to: o Staff training o Sensitivity towards cultural and linguistic backgrounds o Periodic health and development milestones o Follow-up with norm-referenced assessment where indicated o Adaptation of curriculum based on assessment o Procedures for intervention if needed COA 1.2.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply current theory, research, and policy on developmentally appropriate authentic assessments. Advocate for licensing regulations and quality standards to ensure the use of reliable and valid assessments that are sensitive to dual language learners and/or children with special needs. COA 1.2.5 Indicates term defined in the glossary the first time it appears in the document.