INFANT & TODDLER CHILD ASSESSMENT – Training Hours:3, Core: 5, CDA: 7

Welcome to Infant & Toddler Child Assessment, a Harmony Grove Learning Collaborative professional development course designed to deepen your understanding of how infants and toddlers grow, learn, and communicate through their everyday interactions.

In this course, educators will:

  • Build foundational knowledge of infant/toddler developmental assessment
  • Learn how to observe and document learning through responsive, relationship-based practices
  • Explore tools such as developmental checklists, anecdotal notes, ASQ screening, and family interviews
  • Strengthen skills in interpreting data and planning individualized support
  • Learn to communicate with families with sensitivity, clarity, and cultural respect

KY Course Information

Training Hours: 3, Core Content: 5, CDA: 7

Course Content

Introduction to Infant and Toddler Assessment
1 Quiz
Introduction to Infant and Toddler Child Assessment
Developmental Domains & What We Assess
5 Lessons
1 Quiz
Social Emotional Development
Cognitive Development
Physical Development
Language & Communication
Understanding the Whole Child
Developmental Domains and What We Assess
Methods of Assessment in Infant & Toddler Settings
3 Lessons
1 Quiz
Observation as the Primary Assessment Tool
Documentation Methods
Screening Tools & Developmental Checklists
Methods of Assessment in Infant and Toddler Settings
Interpreting Assessment Information
3 Lessons
1 Quiz
Understanding Developmental Variability
Red Flags and Areas of Concern
Synthesizing Data
Interpreting Assessment Information
Planning Responsive, Individualized Support
3 Lessons
Using Assessment to Adjust Routines
Individualizing Curriculum
Working With Suspected Delays
Partnering With Families Through the Assessment Process
3 Lessons
Sharing Assessment Information
Family Conferences
Sensitive Conversations
Ethical, Cultural & Reflective Practice in Assessment
3 Lessons
1 Quiz
Ethics & Confidentiality
Cultural Responsiveness in Assessment
Reflective Practice
Ethical, Cultural, & Reflective Practice in Assessment