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NAEYC assessors are responsible for evaluating programs to ensure they meet NAEYC standards. They conduct site visits, gather and evaluate evidence, and compile detailed reports. Assessors typically have a background in early childhood education, significant professional experience, and undergo rigorous training and certification to ensure consistency and reliability in their evaluations.
As the final step in the accreditation process, assessors conduct site visits to programs seeking accreditation.
It is nearly impossible for programs to demonstrate the vibrant children's learning that takes place in high-quality early learning programs through a program portfolio alone. NAEYC assessors visit your program site so they can witness firsthand the valuable work a program is doing with the youngest learners. This site visit plays a key part in guiding a program through the process of continuous quality-improvement and in verifying the information supplied through a program's portfolio.
Your assessor will:
Your assessor will:
Communicate with the program to schedule a site visit
Review program and classroom portfolios
Observe and collect data from a variety of groups, including at least one classroom from all age categories (infant, toddler/two, preschool, kindergarten) served in a program
Submit data gathered during the visit to NAEYC for evaluation, to help determine whether the program will achieve NAEYC Accreditation
Provide feedback to help programs improve
Conducts random, unannounced follow-up visits
Qualifications Needed for an Assessor
Experience working with children from birth to age 8
Bachelor's Degree - in a related field, such as early childhood or child development
Strong communication skills
Strong technology skills
Ability to adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethics
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Training
Complete online and in-person training led by NAEYC staff
Participate in shadow and reliability visits
Attend the annual NAEYC meeting in Washington, DC
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