developing instruction, it is crucial that standards, objectives, instruction, and assessments be aligned. Assessments must be designed to effectively assess the learning of the objective, and the objective must accurately reflect the academic standard. A clear alignment between standards and assessments is necessary for planning quality lessons and implementing effective instruction.

Prepare for the assignment below by locating your state’s early learning and academic standards online. Review the standards specifically targeting early childhood education, birth to Grade 3.

Complete the “Aligning Standards and Assessments for Typical and Atypical Early Learners,” including the following information:

• Select a state early learning or academic standard for each of the following three age ranges: one early learning standard for 2-year-olds, one early learning standard for preschool, and one state academic standard for a grade of your choice between kindergarten and Grade 3.
• Review the class profiles for the ages/grades selected.
• Write measurable objectives that align to each standard and include a verb that directly aligns with the assessment (utilize the “Writing Learning Objectives” resource).
• Create a developmentally appropriate assessment that aligns with standards and the objectives based on student data in the class profiles.
• Describe 2-3 student data factors from the class profiles that might alter the assessment outcomes.
• Describe 2-3 accommodations or modifications for the assessment based on the data from the class profiles to meet the needs of all students. Make sure the accommodations/modifications align with the identified standards and objectives.

Following the template, write a 250-500 word summary of the following:

• Discuss the importance of alignment between standards, objectives, instruction, and assessments and how you can ensure alignment when lesson planning.
• Explain what is necessary to ensure that objectives are appropriate and measurable.
• Explain how student data and developmental milestones are used to create developmentally appropriate instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Support your response with 3-5 scholarly resources.

While APA Style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.