Assessment in Special Education

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This course focuses on the role assessment plays in the diagnosis of a disability, determination of eligibility for special education services, and education of students with disabilities according to IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Students become familiar with the High Leverage Practices for assessment identified by the Council for Exceptional Children, including the use of multiple sources of information to develop a comprehensive understanding of a student's strengths and needs, interpretation and communication of assessment information with stakeholders to collaboratively design and implement education programs, and the use of student assessment data to analyze instructional practices and make necessary adjustments that improve student outcomes. Prerequisite: SPE 200 ; SPE 300 or concurrent enrollment; admission to teacher education. Offered Fall, Spring.