EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

Catalog description

This class is designed to assist candidates in acquiring skills related to the assessment of young children through authentic/informal approaches (observational play-based approaches, functional assessment strategies, and other criterion-referenced instruments) and norm-referenced assessments. This class provides candidates with knowledge of the legal and ethical considerations related to assessing young children (Birth through grade 3). Candidates will acquire skills related to developmental screening, determination of eligibility for special education, conducting norm-referenced assessments, interpreting results and writing reports, linking assessment results with IEP/IFSP goals and outcomes, and communication with parents and other professionals. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND (EARLY CHILDHOOD/EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJOR)