A study of formal and informal diagnostic and evaluative procedures appropriate for children (K-12) with exceptional learning needs. Foci include understanding legal requirements for eligibility, providing prescriptions based on assessment data and general evaluation of instruction. This course has an emphasis on the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). A collaborative "team" approach to due process will be emphasized. A 20-hour clinical experience is required during which the student will use a case study approach to the development of IEP's. Prerequisites: EDS 301. (2 SH content; 1 SH practicum) (Spring 2021This course provides students with an understanding of the foundation of assessment and evaluation related to best practice in special education, including types and characteristics of assessment, introduction to formal and informal assessment, and use of assessments and other information to determine special education eligibility, service delivery, curriculum, and instruction of students with disabilities. The course also includes the application of current legal and ethical issues related to assessment selection and use, including comprehensive evaluation requirements, students with disabilities participation in the state and local accountability systems, assessment options, appropriate grading and testing accommodations, and assessment of students from diverse backgrounds. Prerequisites: ED 301. (Spring 2023)
Offered in alternate years