Assessment and Data-Based Decision- Making for Students with Disabilities

Catalog description

This course provides students with the knowledge of educational assessment types and purposes including diagnostic, formative, summative, and standardized assessments. Students will learn how to collect, analyze, and prepare assessment data to monitor student progress and to create an assessment case study. Students will make data-based decisions for instruction and behavior supports through an asset-based approach. Biblical themes to be explored in relationship to assessment practices: cooperativeness, dignity,image of God, listening, love, justice, neighbor, patience. Fieldwork required (5 hours).