Observation, Documentation, and Data Collection in Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms

This two-hour professional development session strengthens early childhood educators’ and Therapeutic Integration Specialists’ skills in observation, documentation, and data collection to support children in inclusive classrooms. Participants will learn to distinguish objective observations from subjective interpretations, use respectful and measurable language, and collect  frequency, duration, and antecedent-behavior-consequence (ABC) data. The training emphasizes documenting children’s strengths, participation, responses to interventions, and progress toward
individualized goals, including Therapeutic Integration Plan (TIP) goals. Through interactive discussion, note-rewriting exercises, and classroom scenarios, participants will practice creating
accurate daily notes and incident documentation, maintaining confidentiality, and communicating significant changes to supervisors and clinical teams. These skills support informed
decisions about classroom strategies and individualized supports that promote children’s learning and inclusion.