GLOSSARY OF TERMS ASQ®-3
Ages and Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition A developmental screening tool for use with children ages one month to 5½ years old. The ASQ®-3 highlights a child’s developmental strengths and areas of concern. Camp Fire uses ASQ®-3 to see where individual children need additional support, assess development over time, and identify developmental domains to emphasize in the classroom.
BOY
Beginning of Year Generally refers to measurements taken at the beginning of a school year (September through November).
BPOT
Best Practices Observation Tool A research-based checklist for classroom observers to measure the presence or absence of teaching practices that align with the CFSRP professional development curriculum. Checklists are tailored to classroom type (infant, toddler, Pre-K3 and Pre-K4).
CFSRP
Camp Fire School Readiness Program Camp Fire First Texas’ research-based initiative to strengthen school readiness through improving language and social-emotional skills among children age 0-5 and enhancing the quality of teaching and childcare centers
CIRCLE
Circle Progress Monitoring Tool A criterion-referenced assessment used to identify prekindergarten students who are on track, need monitoring, or need support for development of early literacy and social emotional skills.
CLASSTM
Classroom Assessment Scoring System A quality improvement tool focused on teacher-student interactions that measures the teaching quality within a classroom. Camp Fire uses CLASSTM to gauge classroom quality and provide individualized feedback to improve educator practices.
CPALLS+
An assessment of prekindergarten learning (literacy, math, science, social studies), social development, and critical Head Start skills. Camp Fire uses CPALLS+ to assess older children’s language and math skill development over time.
DECA
Devereux Early Childhood Assessment A strengths-based social-emotional screening and assessment tool for infants and toddlers (ages one month to 36 months) and preschoolers (ages three to five years). Camp Fire uses DECA to assess children’s social-emotional well-being and level of protective factors.
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Glossary CAMP FIRE SCHOOL READINESS & EARLY EDUCATION APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM | 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR EVALUATION REPORT
