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One of the purposes of assessment is to promote children’s learning and development. Browse through The Head Start Child Development and Learning Framework: Promoting Positive Outcomes in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children 3–5 Years Old resource to learn how ongoing assessment results should inform practice.

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/teaching/eecd/-Assessment/Child%20Outcomes/HS_Revised_Child_-Outcomes_Framework(rev-Sept2011).pdf

Why is it important for assessment results to inform practice?

How does this framework help an early childhood professional use ongoing assessment results to design appropriate learning activities? Please give a specific example.