FL DCF CHILD CARE BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION AND
SCREENING (BOSR ) 2024-2025 LATEST UPDATES |COMPLETE
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Child care professionals observe and screen children so they can -
ANSWER -1. Facilitate the growth and development of every child in
their program,
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability,
3. Identify signs of child abuse or neglect.
Observation and screening describe - ANSWER -how early childhood
professionals use certain methods to help them pay attention to the
behavior and development of children under their care.
Observation - ANSWER -is an ongoing process in which child care
professionals recognize and document identifiable developmental
milestones as they appear, using tools such as checklists, anecdotal
records, and running records.
Screening - ANSWER -is an ongoing process in which child care
professionals use specialized observation and documentation tools
to identify, document, and monitor typical development or possible
developmental delay.
,The three main reasons child care programs observe and screen
children are to - ANSWER -1. To foster growth and development in
every child,
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability, and
3. Identify signs of child abuse and neglect.
These processes are also used to support - ANSWER --quality
curriculum development;
-help parents support growth and development at home; -allow timely
referral for early intervention services; and -provide a common
reference point and basis for interaction between parents, program
staff, and other professionals.
Observation and screening foster growth and development in every
child by - ANSWER -determining the child's developmental-age level
and by using the information obtained from observation and
screening to develop inside and outside learning spaces, personal
care routines, communication and interaction practices, learning
activities, and program policies and procedures.
Observation and screening can detect early signs of developmental
delay or disability when - ANSWER -child care staff members are
trained to identify and document signs of typical or atypical growth
and development. Since staff members see children throughout the
day and have training in child growth and development, they may be
in the best position to spot the earliest signs of atypical development.
, Therefore, staff may be in the best position to help the child and
family.
Child care personnel should not - ANSWER -attempt to diagnose
delay or disability. Instead, they should document typical and atypical
patterns of development and take appropriate action as defined by
their program's written policies and procedures.
Observation and screening can help child care professionals identify
the signs of child abuse and neglect by - ANSWER -reporting any
suspected abuse or neglect and can do so anonymously. However,
people who work with children are required by law to identify
themselves when they report suspected child abuse or neglect.
Failure to report suspected abuse or neglect is a felony of the third
degree in Florida.
Observation and screening support quality curriculum development
by - ANSWER -focusing learning goals and objectives, lesson plans,
and teaching strategies on the development and implementation of
activities that strengthen the child's skills. The best child care
professionals can recognize what each child knows and can do, and
uses this information to help increase skills, abilities, and knowledge.
Observation and screening can help parents support their child's
growth and development at home by - ANSWER -increasing the
volume and quality of information available to them. When quality
information is combined with the professional services provided by a
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