Special Education Assessment and Interpretation

This course focuses on the task of assessing the exceptional child, with an emphasis on measuring a child's abilities and diagnosing his or her strengths and needs. Commonly used tests and evaluation systems used in public school special education programs are examined. The course also addresses specific diagnostic procedures and the link between interpretation and the instructional process. Basic instructional, assessment, and behavioral recommendations are discussed.

Topics and Objectives

Historical Foundations of Special Education Assessment and Interpretation

  • Compare and contrast current assessment practices with historical foundations of assessment

Legal Foundations of Special Education Assessment and Interpretation

  • Explain the legal requirements of assessment and evaluation
  • Analyze the differences between assessment practices as mandated by the IDEA and Section 504 of the 1973 Vocational Rehabilitation Act
  • Define the steps in the special education evaluation and disability determination process

Basic Assessment Terminology

  • Identify key terms in assessment terminology

Assessment Instruments

  • Identify the purposes of a variety of assessment instruments
  • Identify assessments used in determining current performance levels

Collection of Assessment Data

  • Analyze effective data collection procedures
  • Determine performance levels

Interpretation of Assessment Data

  • Interpret assessment data by analyzing attributes of student learning and performance
  • Evaluate components of an educational assessment report
  • Explain how assessment data contributes to disability determination

Linking Assessment and Instruction

  • Recommend instructional strategies, modifications, and accommodations
  • Recommend classroom assessment strategies
  • Recommend behavioral and social strategies

Communication and Collaborative Partnerships

  • Examine attributes of effective communication

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