Assessment

Why is assessment so important in infant-toddler programs?
Research tells us that the best programs constantly measure how well caregivers do their jobs and whether children are developing as they should be. They use the results to continue what is working and improve what is not; for example, to decide whether to provide more training to caregivers or to redesign infants' and toddlers' play areas.

HighScope has developed a comprehensive infant-toddler assessment tool to carry out this process of reviewing and strengthening programs. 
The Child Observation Record (COR) for Infants and Toddlers evaluates children's development in every learning area. Each day, teachers or caregivers generate brief written descriptions, or anecdotes, that objectively describe these very young children's behavior. They use these notes to evaluate children's development and then plan activities to help individual infants and toddlers and the center as a whole make progress. An infant and toddler program assessment tool is also under development. 

► For more information about HighScope's infant-toddler assessment tools, please visit the Assessment section of our Web site.