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Office of Early Childhood details assessment rules, family-reporting steps for programs
Summary
The Office of Early Childhood outlined state requirements and OEC policy AO2 that programs must use assessment tools aligned to Connecticut standards, partner with families at least twice a year, and report assessment tools monthly in ECEReporter; family-friendly summaries and staff training are required.
An Office of Early Childhood presenter said programs must assess young children “in partnership with families at least twice a year” and report assessment tools monthly in the state ECEReporter system, citing state legislation and OEC general policy AO2.
The guidance, the presenter said, aims to strengthen family partnerships, promote best practices in early childhood assessment, and create consistency across OEC-funded programs while helping the agency plan professional learning opportunities.
Under OEC general policy AO2, programs are required to use an assessment tool aligned with the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards, identify the tool in their records, and provide written…
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