What is one of the first things you do when looking at a map. Besides determining where you want to go, you have to know where you are. Looking at where your child is, can be a powerful tool as well. Most often, this is accomplished through an assessment.
When completing assessment, you need to look at things from an objective manner. You also need to realize that you may need to ask yourself some tough questions about your child. You may not like what you find out, but it important to determine where you child is currently to be able to map a path to where you are going.