Course Description
Educational and adaptive behavior assessment of individuals with disabilities. Basic measurement concepts and procedures for administering standardized, informal, and curriculum-based tests.
Athena Title
Assessing Individ with Disabil
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3030E
Prerequisite
Permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completions of this course, students will: 1. Understand basic terminology used in assessment.(CC3:K1(GC3- K3) 2. Demonstrate understanding of legal provisions and ethical principles regarding assessment of individuals. (CC3:K2) 3. Understand typical procedures used for screening, pre- referral, referral, and classification. (CC3:K3) 4. Understand the use and limitations of assessment instruments. (CC3: K4) 5. Describe appropriate procedures for creating and maintaining records. (CC3: S2) 6. Gather relevant background information. (CC3: S3) 7. Use performance data and information from all stakeholders to make or suggest modifications in learning environments. (CC3:S8) 8. Use assessment information in making eligibility, program, and placement decisions for individuals with exceptional learning needs, including those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. (CC3: S10) 9. Understand legal provisions, regulations, and guidelines regarding assessment of individuals with exceptional learning needs. (CC3: K2) (GC3-K2) 10. Understand appropriate use and limitations of each type of assessment instrument. (CC3: K4) (GC3-S2) 11. Develop and administer nonbiased, informal assessment procedures. CC3: S4) 12. Use formal and informal assessments. (CC3: S5) 13. Interpret information from formal and informal assessment instruments and procedures. (CC3: S6) 14. Develop or modify individualized assessment strategies. (CC3: S9) 15. Understand basic terminology used in assessment. (CC3: K1) (GC3-K1) 16. Report assessment results to all stakeholders using effective communication skills. (CC3: S7) 17. Understand ethical concerns related to assessment. (CC3: K2)
Topical Outline
1. Legal and ethical issues in special education assessment 2. Technical aspects of assessment: reliability, validity, and descriptive statistics 3. Curriculum-based and informal measures 4. Assessment of adaptive skills 5. Assessment of cognitive skills 6. Assessment of achievement 7. Behavioral assessment 8. Assessment of receptive and expressive language 9. Assessment in early childhood 10. Assessment for transition
Syllabus