Developmental screening is the first step in understanding where each child is in all developmental
domains. Participants will explore the screening process and better understand the importance of
screening in Early Childhood settings. They will also examine the follow up and referral process, and
the way the child’s results impact those steps.

Objectives:
• Participants will be able to identify what screening is.
• Participants will understand the purpose of screening and why the results are important.
• Participants will learn what developmental domains are covered in the screening process.
• Participants will be able to identify what results they may see, and the steps to take according
to the child’s result.
• Participants will learn how to cultivate conversation and trust with families when discussing
screening results and next steps.
• Participants will explore examples of screenings tools and general screening processes.

Presented by: Katie Martin, WKU FCCN Family Child Care Specialist
Audience: All Staff
Age Groups: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age
CORE Content: Child Assessment
CDA Subject Area: Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior
Training Level: 2
ECE TRIS Credit Hours (Providers located in Kentucky): 1