SPED 6322 Assessment in Special Education
This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding of assessment issues related to students in general and special education settings. Topics covered include the types and characteristics of assessments, an introduction to formal and functional assessment in special education, and the use of assessment information to determine special education eligibility, identifying current academic and non-academic performance, setting instructional goals, monitoring progress, and determining the effectiveness of instruction. Current legal and ethical issues in assessment are discussed including participation in state and local assessment programs, appropriate grading and testing accommodations, and assessment of students from diverse backgrounds.
Prerequisite
Admission to the Teaching (MAT) program.
Offered
As scheduled