Looking back over this course, much information has been presented showing not only the importance of assessment in early childhood, but how assessment can foster healthy development and guide teaching and learning. Throughout the course, you have selected specific assessments for specific purposes and specific age groups. You have researched and analyzed validity and reliability, as well as made modifications based on the needs of students. You have closely examined standards and expectations for early childhood educators that guide assessment in the learning environment.

 At this point in time, all revisions to these documents should have been made based on Instructor and peer feedback. What remains is adding the Introduction and 

To prepare:

1. Review Parts 2, 3, and 4 of the Learning Outcomes Project as assigned throughout this course and organized for Module 4: Week 8, Assignment 3.

2. Then, consider how this content could be introduced and framed through the Introduction and Part 1 so that your reader(s) are clear on the most important considerations concerning assessment for young children.