CFS 431-1, Summary of the Child's Educational and Developmental Status Instructions
This form contains 146 fields organized into 27 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
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| Abilities and Friendships to Develop | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the comments or report from school/preschool personnel identify specific abilities, talents, interests, and friendships that should be developed.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the comments or report from school/preschool personnel do not identify specific abilities, talents, interests, and friendships that should be developed.
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| Abilities and Friendships to Develop - Line 1 | Text |
Enter the first line of the description regarding specific abilities, talents, interests, and friendships that should be developed. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Abilities and Friendships to Develop - Line 2 | Text |
Enter the second line of the description regarding specific abilities, talents, interests, and friendships that should be developed.
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| Achievement/Development Decline Review | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if a review of past achievement or developmental test results indicates a decline over time.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if a review of past achievement or developmental test results does not indicate a decline over time.
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| Additional Educational or Developmental Needs and Assets | ||
| Additional Needs and Assets | Text |
Provide a list of any additional educational or developmental needs and assets.
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| Behavioral Intervention Needs Assessment | ||
| Yes, needs intervention | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child exhibits behavior patterns in attitude, independence, organization, self-control, or social interaction that indicate a need for intervention.
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| No, does not need intervention | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child does not exhibit behavior patterns in attitude, independence, organization, self-control, or social interaction that indicate a need for intervention.
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| Behavioral Patterns Description Line 1 | Text |
Please provide the first line of the description for any behavioral patterns indicating a need for intervention. Fill only if 'Yes, needs intervention' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes, needs intervention
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| Behavioral Patterns Description Line 2 | Text |
Please provide the second line of the description for any behavioral patterns indicating a need for intervention. Fill only if 'Yes, needs intervention' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes, needs intervention
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| Caseworker Signature Date | ||
| Caseworker Signature Date | Date |
Enter the date the caseworker signed the document.
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| Child's Information | ||
| Child's Name | Text |
Provide the full name of the child.
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| Child's Date of Birth | Date |
Provide the child's date of birth.
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| Child's Learning Style | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the school or preschool personnel identified how the child learns best.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the school or preschool personnel did not identify how the child learns best.
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| Learning Style Description | Text |
Enter a description of how the child learns best. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Learning Style Additional Description | Text |
Provide any further details regarding how the child learns best.
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| Child's Perspective on Education | ||
| Child's Educational Perspective | Text |
Provide a detailed account of the child's perspective regarding their educational goals, achievements, frustrations, and friendships. Fill only if 'Do the foster parent(s) identify any specific abilities, interests, and friendships that should be developed or any areas of concern that may limit learning and other school/preschool achievement?' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Child's School Achievement Details | ||
| Child indicates abilities/concerns - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child indicates any specific abilities, interests, friendships that should be developed, or concerns that may limit learning and other school/preschool achievement. Fill only if 'Do the foster parent(s) identify any specific abilities, interests, and friendships that should be developed or any areas of concern that may limit learning and other school/preschool achievement?' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Child indicates abilities/concerns - No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child does not indicate any specific abilities, interests, friendships that should be developed, or concerns that may limit learning and other school/preschool achievement. Fill only if 'Do the foster parent(s) identify any specific abilities, interests, and friendships that should be developed or any areas of concern that may limit learning and other school/preschool achievement?' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Child's Interview Description | Text |
Please describe any specific abilities, interests, friendships, or concerns indicated by the child that should be developed or may limit learning and school achievement. Fill only if 'Child indicates abilities/concerns - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Child indicates abilities/concerns - Yes
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| Child's Educational Perspective | Text |
Please describe the child's perspective regarding their educational goals, achievements, frustrations, and friendships. Fill only if 'Child indicates abilities/concerns - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Child indicates abilities/concerns - Yes
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| Current Special Education Eligibility | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child is currently eligible for special education/early intervention services.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child is not currently eligible for special education/early intervention services.
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| Current Special Education Services | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child is currently receiving special education or early intervention services.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child is not currently receiving special education or early intervention services.
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| Developmental Evaluation | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child (preschool only) has received a developmental evaluation.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child (preschool only) has not received a developmental evaluation.
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| Developmental Evaluation Details | Text |
Provide the dates, specific evaluations, and findings concerning the child's developmental evaluation, including their areas of strength and concern. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Actions Taken | Text |
Document the specific actions that were taken based on the developmental evaluation findings.
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| Gifted Program Needs Assessment | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child exhibits talents or academic behavior that indicates the need for accelerated instruction or placement in a gifted program.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child does not exhibit talents or academic behavior that indicates the need for accelerated instruction or placement in a gifted program.
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| Talents/Behavior Description Line 1 | Text |
Enter the first line of description detailing the child's talents or academic behaviors indicating a need for accelerated instruction or gifted program placement. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Talents/Behavior Description Continued | Text |
Continue entering the detailed description of the child's talents or academic behaviors indicating a need for accelerated instruction or gifted program placement. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Hearing Screening | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child has received a hearing screening.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child has not received a hearing screening.
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| Hearing Screening Findings | Text |
Provide the date(s), evaluation(s), and findings related to the child's hearing status. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Hearing Screening Actions Taken | Text |
Document the actions taken regarding the child's hearing screening.
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| Interview the child's biological parents | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child's biological parents identified specific abilities, interests, friendships that should be developed, or any areas of concern that may limit learning or school/preschool achievement. Fill only if 'specific abilities, talents, interests, and friendships that should be developed?' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child's biological parents did not identify any specific abilities, interests, friendships that should be developed, or any areas of concern that may limit learning or school/preschool achievement. Fill only if 'specific abilities, talents, interests, and friendships that should be developed?' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Biological Parents Progress Description | Text |
Please describe any specific abilities, interests, and friendships that should be developed or any areas of concern that may limit learning and other school/preschool achievement, as identified by the child's biological parents. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Biological Parents Progress Additional Description | Text |
Please provide any additional details regarding specific abilities, interests, friendships, or areas of concern identified by the child's biological parents. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Interview the foster parent(s) | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the foster parent(s) identify any specific abilities, interests, and friendships that should be developed or any areas of concern that may limit learning and other school/preschool achievement.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the foster parent(s) do not identify any specific abilities, interests, and friendships that should be developed or any areas of concern that may limit learning and other school/preschool achievement.
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| Foster Parent Interview Description Line 1 | Text |
Enter the foster parent's description of the child's educational/developmental progress, including any identified abilities, interests, friendships, or concerns that may limit learning or achievement. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Foster Parent Interview Description Line 2 | Text |
Continue entering the foster parent's description of the child's educational/developmental progress, including any identified abilities, interests, friendships, or concerns that may limit learning or achievement. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Learning Limiting Conditions | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if disabilities or other conditions that might limit learning and school/preschool achievement are identified.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if no disabilities or other conditions that might limit learning and school/preschool achievement are identified.
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| Limiting Conditions Summary | Text |
Summarize any disabilities or other conditions identified that might limit learning and school/preschool achievement. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Limiting Conditions Detailed Description | Text |
Provide a detailed explanation of any disabilities or other conditions identified that might limit learning and school/preschool achievement, offering further insights or examples.
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| Medical Examination | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child has received a medical examination.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child has not received a medical examination.
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| Medical Examination Findings | Text |
Provide the date(s), evaluation(s), and findings regarding the child's health status from the medical examination. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Actions Taken | Text |
Document the actions taken related to the child's medical examination.
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| Needs for Further Assessment | ||
| Further Assessment Needs | Text |
Provide a list of any indicated needs for further assessment, such as case study evaluation, school/preschool conference, tutoring, or referral.
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| Other Areas of Concern | ||
| Yes, other areas of concern | Checkbox |
Check this box if the interview with school/preschool personnel identifies other areas of concern.
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| No, other areas of concern | Checkbox |
Check this box if the interview with school/preschool personnel does not identify any other areas of concern.
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| Other Areas of Concern Description | Text |
Describe any other areas of concern related to the child. Fill only if 'Yes, other areas of concern' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes, other areas of concern
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| Other Areas of Concern Additional Description | Text |
Provide additional details regarding other areas of concern related to the child.
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| Other Information to Enhance Education | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if there is any other information that will enhance the child's education.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if there is no other information that will enhance the child's education.
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| Enhancement Information Summary | Text |
Enter a summary of any other information that will enhance the child's education. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Enhancement Information Details | Text |
Provide detailed information regarding any other information that will enhance the child's education.
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| Special Education Classification History | ||
| Ever Classified Eligible - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child has ever been classified eligible for special education or early intervention (birth to three) services.
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| Ever Classified Eligible - No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child has never been classified eligible for special education or early intervention (birth to three) services.
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| Past Classification(s) | Text |
Provide the classification(s) given if the child was previously eligible for special education or early intervention services. Fill only if 'Ever Classified Eligible - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Ever Classified Eligible - Yes
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| Past Classification Details | Text |
Provide additional details or explanations regarding the child's past special education or early intervention classifications and services.
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| Special Education Evaluation Details | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if comments or the report from school/preschool personnel identify a possible need for a special education case study or early intervention evaluation.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if comments or the report from school/preschool personnel do not identify a possible need for a special education case study or early intervention evaluation.
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| Special Education Need Description | Text |
Enter the description if school or preschool personnel identified a possible need for a special education case study or early intervention evaluation. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Additional Evaluation Need Details | Text |
Provide any additional details regarding the identified possible need for a special education case study or early intervention evaluation.
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| Summary | ||
| Educational/Developmental Status Summary | Text |
Please provide a comprehensive summary of the child's overall educational and developmental status, including identified service needs, services currently being provided, and plans to secure any necessary services not yet in place.
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| Supervisor Signature Date | ||
| Supervisor Signature Date | Date |
Provide the date when the supervisor signed the document.
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| Vision Screening | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child has received a vision screening.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the child has not received a vision screening.
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| Vision Screening Findings | Text |
Provide the date(s) of vision screening, the evaluations conducted, and the findings regarding the child's vision status. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Vision Screening Actions Taken | Text |
Document the actions taken following the child's vision screening.
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