Upon completion of this chapter, the reader will understand:

• the importance of linking the assessment practices used with young children with a broader curriculum framework
  
  
• how standards and curriculum-based assessments can be aligned to decide what to assess and teach as well as to have a basis for an assessment process that links programmatic expectations with curriculum development
  
  
• the linkage between programmatic expectations and curriculum development through an authentic assessment approach and how to better determine group and individual needs

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• Figure 4.1: Measurement framework
  
  
• Table 4.2: Purposes and methods for determining program quality
  
  
• Table 4.3: Overview of learning environment instruments