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Page 1 of 5 ECFMH Credential PORTFOLIO COMPONENTS: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE - EXAMPLES of Documents AREA I. Philosophy and professional orientation examples of evidence notes A. Family-Centered, Strengths and Outcomes-Based Philosophy Family service plan with intervention, strength-based assessment tool or goals for families/child Sample program newsletter to families Strength-based intervention strategies Translated materials provided for families Photos of setting reflecting families and their cultures B. Self Knowledge, Self-Assessment, and Professional Development Self- assessment tool Documentation of performance review Individual Professional Plan (IPDP) C. Ethics and Confidentiality Documentation, consent form or checklists used to explain parent rights and/or mandatory reporting Confidentiality policy and procedures Documentation of protective service provider status D. Effective Communication Skills Sample communication log or journal between families and staff (be sure to include communication from families) Sample parent newsletter or other communication; describe how delivered to reflect a variety of communication strategies Photos of classroom that reflect family stories E. Teamwork and Collaboration Meeting notes reflecting who attended and content Coordinated plan among services

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ECFMH Credential PORTFOLIO COMPONENTS: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE - EXAMPLES of Documents

AREA

I. Philosophy and professional orientation examples of evidence notes

A. Family-Centered, Strengths and Outcomes-Based Philosophy

• Family service plan with intervention,

strength-based assessment tool or goals

for families/child

• Sample program newsletter to families

• Strength-based intervention strategies

• Translated materials provided for families

• Photos of setting reflecting families and

their cultures

B. Self Knowledge, Self-Assessment, and Professional Development

• Self- assessment tool

• Documentation of performance review

• Individual Professional Plan (IPDP)

C. Ethics and Confidentiality • Documentation, consent form or

checklists used to explain parent rights

and/or mandatory reporting

• Confidentiality policy and procedures

• Documentation of protective service

provider status

D. Effective Communication Skills

• Sample communication log or journal

between families and staff (be sure to

include communication from families)

• Sample parent newsletter or other

communication; describe how delivered

to reflect a variety of communication

strategies

• Photos of classroom that reflect family

stories

E. Teamwork and Collaboration • Meeting notes reflecting who attended

and content

• Coordinated plan among services

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• Describe example of how a conflict was

addressed with parents and/or colleagues

• Describe a team building activity and

reflect on its effectiveness

II. Family Systems Examples of Evidence notes

A. Family Characteristics • Sample family intake questionnaire that

reflects family values, strengths etc.

• Write a reflective description of your work

with a family who has values different

from your own

B. Factors Impacting Family Function • Sample referral form or list of resources

for children and families

• Sample observation of a family

C. Supporting Families • Reference letter from family member in

program

• Sample family support or service plan and

who is included

• Documentation of family to family events

• Photos of supportive play environments in

the home

• Describe how family members are

involved in program/classroom planning

III. Child Development Examples of EVIDENCE notes

A. Knowledge of Child Development • Lesson plan that reflects developmentally

appropriate practices

• Completed developmental screening tool

• Child-focused observations

• Photo of developmentally appropriate

setting

• Sample social skill teaching tools

• Information shared with parents about

temperament and child development

• Outline of training provided on child

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development topic

B. Impact of Relationships • Daily schedule that reflects effective and

individualized transitions

• Sample transition plan

• Describe supportive interventions used for

a child/children experiencing loss

• List of referrals used for therapeutic

services

• Describe supportive strategies to assist

child attachment to parents and other

caregivers

C. Social and Emotional Development • Describe how you used social skill

teaching tools or curriculum

• Photos of environment that optimizes

social skills and play

• Describe how children’s literature was

used to support social skills and emotional

fluency

• Sample social story

• Completed Social emotional assessment

tool

D. Impact of Environmental Factors • List of referrals used for services

• Sample family genogram and describe

how used

• Sample intake process that includes family

history and environmental risk and

protective factors

IV. Assessment Examples of EVIDENCE notes

A. General Knowledge of Assessment • Sample functional behavioral assessment

and how the behavior support plan relates

to it

• Describes child assessment process and

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the team members

• Example of strength based assessment or

observation

B. Implementation of Assessment • Documentation of ongoing observation

• Sample completed formal and informal

assessment tool

• Sample summary of assessment findings

• Describe how Behavior Support plan is

used over time

V. Addressing Challenges Examples of EVIDENCE notes

A. Risk and Resilience Factors in Children and Families

• Sample support plan that builds on

strengths of child and family and develops

resiliency

• Examples of completed risk assessment

tools

B. Specialized Knowledge for Working with Vulnerable and Identified Populations

• Sample of strategies used with children to

with specific disorders

• Example of data collected and described

how used for intervention planning

• Photos or descriptions of environmental

adaptations for individual children to

support inclusion

C. Effective Transitions • Transition meeting notes reflecting

members of transition team

• Sample parent communication regarding

transitions

• Sample transition plan for a child

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VI. Systems Resources Examples of Evidence notes

A. Resources and Systems • list legal and advocacy resources and

describe how they are shared with family,

staff, community

• describe service coordination strategies

used with families

• describe how staff help family complete

applications for services/resources

• table of contents of family resource

directory that is used

B. Laws, Policies and Procedures • sample policies relevant to work setting,

may be related to ethical practices and

procedures

• meeting notes or presentations explaining

laws, policies or procedures, including or

led by candidate

• listing of relevant laws and policies used

C. Program Planning and Evaluation • notes showing participation in program

strategic planning , evaluation or

community needs assessment

• newsletters or meeting notes

communicating program changes to

families and stakeholders