Spotlight on Young Children: Observation and Assessment, Volume 2 : National Association for the Education of Young Children : 9781952331251 : 1952331250 : 25 Apr 2024 : Meaningful, developmentally appropriate observation and assessment are core components of every early learning setting. In today's world of data collection, high-stakes testing, and accountability, it is vitally important to understand how to effectively assess young children in familiar settings; use this data to inform the curriculum; and communicate this information with staff, families, and communities.   Carrying on the work of the first volume of Spotlight on Young Children: Observation and Assessment, this book brings together all-new articles curated by Hilary Seitz, director for educator and leadership programs in the California State University system. Organized into three distinct parts, the contributions Discuss changing the landscape of observation and assessment Emphasize the need for assessment to be cul