EDSE 4430 - Assessment in Special Education

3 unit(s)

Course examines both formal and informal diagnostic procedures for students with either M/M Support Needs or ESN including identification, screening, referral, assessment, implementation, and evaluation of student progress. Focus will be on various approaches to, and practice with, assessments that will allow Teacher Candidates to support and teach students with disabilities based on current theory and research. Assignments and activities have been developed to empower Teacher Candidates to meet the unique needs of their students. The course content will include: formal and informal assessment, development of instructional objectives (both long- and short-term) based on data, instructional design and delivery, progress monitoring, accommodation and modifications, and data-based instructional adaptations. Programs and procedures to provide effective instruction to students with diverse needs will be explored including embedding the Common Core Content and English Language Development Standards within the content.

Prerequisites: Admission to Special Education Credential Program.

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