You will write at least a 4 pp opinion paper about issues in assessment. Why is it important to identify at-risk infants and toddlers?

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2. Issues in Infant/Toddler and Preschool Assessment Paper (250 Points)
After carefully reading Mindes & Jung Chapters 9 & 10. You will write at least 4 pages opinion paper about issues in assessment. You can choose your own topic related to these chapters or you can further the issues mentioned in these chapters. Examples (these are only suggestions):
·  How do we assess babies and why is this assessment important?
·  How does assessment lead to intervention?
·  Why is it important to identify at-risk infants and toddlers?
·  When and how do we assess preschoolers?
·  What is the role of screening in the early childhood program?  What are the limitations?
·  What steps must a teacher take in a referral process?  How will parents get informed?
Scoring Rubric
Criteria
250 Total Points
Target/Exceeds Expectations
Acceptable/Meets Expectations
Unacceptable/Does Not Meet Expectations
The topic selection
50 pts
Clearly and thoroughly described
Described
Lacking
Content
100 pts
Area of development accurately and fully reflected
Area of development accurately reflected
Area of development inaccurately reflected
Overall Quality
50 pts
Very organized and consistent
Organized
Not very organized
Writing 
50 pts
Consistently appropriate; no noticeable errors
A few noticeable errors but acceptable (subtract up to 10%)
Consistent noticeable errors (subtract up to 30%)
This assignment is due by end of day (11:59 pm CST) Sunday in Module 5.