Title: Evaluate formal and informal assessments.
Course: Family and Human Services I (19999-I) > Section: Describing the Needs of Diverse Populations

Evaluation should include

- a definition of formal assessmentand informal assessment
- the components of each assessment type
- qualifications needed to perform each type of assessment
- examples of formal and informal assessment.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What does it mean to assess a client?
- When is one qualified to make formal assessments?

Communication

- How can evaluation results be shared with clients and families?

Leadership

- How does a professional determine which assessment to use?

Management

- How are family resources allocated based on client assessments?

Teacher Resources:

- Behavioral Health Screening Tools, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- Virginia Uniform Assessment Instrument