Assessment: Uncovering the Abilities of Students with Disabilities in the School Setting

Catalog description

(formerly EDU 3310) This course will provide teacher candidates with the foundational skills to understand the uses and applications of educational assessment tools and resources. Various educational tools will be presented in a hands-on format in which the instruments will be critically reviewed and analyzed. The assessment process utilized to make eligibility, program, and placement decision for students with disabilities will be discussed. Opportunities to apply test data to guide instruction will be provided through case studies.