SPE315 Assessment in Special Education

This course provides an overview of the processes involved in educational and diagnostic assessment of children and adolescents. Attention is given to both formal (e.g. norm-referenced) and informal (e.g., classroom-based) assessments, issues of assessment bias, and limits of testing. Special emphasis is directed towards interpreting assessment results and connecting assessment to instruction. The role of the special educator as a collaborative consultant and multidisciplinary team member is also considered. Legal, ethical, and cultural/linguistic assessment issues are addressed. A minimum of 15 hours of field experience is required. Prerequisite(s): Admission to NCE and the Special Education Undergrad Program, SPE300, SPE310. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours