Assessment for Instruction

Catalog description

Students enrolled in this course will gain knowledge related to research, theory, and practice of assessing learners with special needs across various education settings. After enrolling in this course, students will be able to describe and employ research findings and theory in the areas of (1) history and legal foundations of assessment in special education, (2) instructional decision making, (3) the technical adequacy and interpretation of norm-referenced tests, (4) the display and interpretation of data, (5) progress monitoring across content areas, and (6) assessing learners with severe needs.