This mastery module will enable current and aspiring administrators of children and youth ages 5-18 to explore the steps they need to take to incorporate a plan for child and youth observation and assessment into their ELO programs. This includes knowing what components to assess, understanding different types of assessments, and selecting and implementing appropriate assessment tools. Also included are ways to use the resulting data to adjust program offerings to ensure positive youth development. (2 hours)
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Objectives
- Discover the benefits of implementing a process of child and youth observation and assessment into your out-of-school program.
- Identify the types of observation and assessment methods available, and the advantages of each.
- Select child and youth observation and assessment tools that meet the needs of the program.
- Devise a plan for implementation that includes staff training, assessment design, and data collection procedures.
- Use the resulting data to inform stakeholders and to guide the process of continuous quality improvement.
