WILKES DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SCHOOL

ACADEMICS

Information about each child is gathered by observing children during play and work activities.  Children are asked to describe what he/she has created or what they are doing.  The information gathered is then analyzed by the teach to evaluate (assess) each child's development.

Assessments allow us to see what level of development a child is developing, in addition to his/her interests.  As a teaching tool assessments aide teachers in creating lesson and activities to meet the developmental needs of every child as an individual.

Portfolios are created for each child.  They are notebooks that include photographs, work samples, art work, anecdotal notes-based on observations.  They are shared with the parents and are sent to the next class when a child moves up.   This helps new teachers (and parents)  to clearly see the child's progress and interest.   The portfolio is given to the parents when the child leaves the school.

Tools used for assessments are observations, Creative Curriculum assessment, and Early LAP (Learning assessment profile).  Children with special needs or who are showing delays are formally evaluated with parental consent by the public school system or the CDSA (Children's Developmental Services Agencies) .  Individual goals are created and teachers incorporate the goals in the daily routines.