WorkshopEarly Learning Guidelines Observation and Documentation Training
DepartmentESU 10 Early Learning Connection
Primary ContactAlexandra Dillon
LanguageEnglish
DescriptionThis training provides early childhood educators with practical strategies to record accurate and objective observations in the early childhood environment. Participants will explore how high-quality observations connect to the Nebraska Birth to Five Learning and Development Standards (ELG’s) and can be used to support child development, instructional planning, and family engagement. Through interactive activities, participants will practice writing observations, distinguishing fact from opinion, and linking observations to ELG domains to inform child progress and outcomes.

Objectives:
?Write factual, objective observations
?Understand the impact and importance of accurate documentation
?Utilize the ELG observations to support children’s growth and development
?Use observation data effectively to communicate with families and inform instructional decisions

Nebraska’s Core Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals:  Observation, Documentation, and Assessment

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Content Area:  Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior

 

LocationESU 10 - Kearney or online via Zoom
Section(s)
Workshop Section DetailsSection Date  Contact  Registration ListStatusRegistration Count
November 7, 2026Dillon, Alexandra0 (5/30)