SPED 7930 - Special Education Evaluation and Assessment

This course is designed to provide students with the basic statistical, theoretical, ethical, and practical foundations of special education evaluation and assessment. Students will be introduced to the processes, methods, tools common to their district and assigned schools. Students will focus on the application, scoring and interpretation of evaluations as well as the documentation, communication and team process involved with them. The class will also introduce the rigor of standardized administration procedures. They will be observing and participating in special education decision-making and program planning for students with special education needs. Special consideration will be paid to the nuances and implications of evaluation and assessment with respect for students and families from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. This course has a 15-hour field placement.

Credits: 4