Fall is school conference time! At Early Childhood Academy, we hold conferences with our families to share their children’s progress, identify areas of need , and create a plan to address them. Your conference provides us with the opportunity to share what we’re seeing at the academy and work with you to establish priorities for your child’s care and development, as well as address any concerns or questions you may have.
At Early Childhood Academy, we use the HELP assessment plan to identify areas of strength and areas of need for your child. This evidence-based assessment provides us with a data-driven framework to assess your child’s progress on developmental skills. It is designed specifically for children from birth to six years old and covers seven major areas of skill development, from cognitive, language, and social-emotional skills to fine and gross motor skills. It also helps us assess your child’s self-help and regulatory/sensory organization skills.
An important part of the HELP assessment is the family conference, where you have the opportunity to discuss your priorities, questions, and concerns with us to round out the overall picture we have of your child’s developmental progress. Here’s what you can expect at your next conference at ECA.
Celebrate Milestone Achievements at the School Conference
During your conference at Early Childhood Academy, we’ll celebrate all of your child’s milestone achievements, both big and small. We may have noticed that your infant has mastered the pincer grasp or that your preschooler is able to dress themselves when it’s time to go outside to play.
We will cover all seven areas of skill development during your conference. You will have the opportunity to share what you have noticed at home and share any concerns or questions you have about your child’s progress. We will also share what skill developments you can expect over the next 6 to 12 months.
Identify Areas of Need
Once we celebrate your child’s successes, we will take a close look at their areas of need. We may have noticed that your child is still struggling with toilet learning or having a hard time sharing during free play.
At your conference, we will thoroughly review any and all areas of need our HELP assessment has identified for your child. We will work with you to create a plan for supporting your child in mastering these skills, including outside resources if our professional team feels that is appropriate.
Share Your Insights
Your conference is also a time for us to learn more about your child from you. We will encourage you to share any successes and challenges you are having at home and any strategies you are using to help your child achieve their developmental milestones. Our goal is that you see us as a trusted partner on your parenting journey, one that works with you to help your child grow.
If you are a current family, the team at your academy will reach out to you with information about how to schedule your next conference. If you’re new to ECA and would like to learn more about our evidence-based approach to childcare or schedule a tour of one of our locations, please get in touch with us.
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