This report provides results from the most recent update of information about the early childhood assessment practices of individual states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. It is divided into the following sections: (1) The Importance of Early Childhood Education; (2) The Role of Early Childhood Assessments; (3) Types of Assessment Tools; (4) Removal and Addition of Approved/Recommended Assessments (since September 2015); (5) Preschool Development Grants; and (6) Other Updates.