ESP 436 Assessment & Evaluation in Special Education

This course focuses on the necessary foundations, strategies and understanding to successfully perform assessments and evaluations in the classroom for placement and implementation of programs for students receiving special education services. Emphasis is placed on the selection of appropriate assessment and evaluation tools, timelines and the interrelationship between assessment components. Candidates demonstrate selection of appropriate assessment tools and accurately interpret data used in the assessment process for qualification and implementation of individual programs for students receiving special education services.  

Credits

4

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Identify instruments/tests needed for assessment of a student with a suspected disability.
3. Demonstrate legal and ethical assessment practices and procedures.
4. Interpret assessment data.