SPE 501 Educational and Diagnostic Assessment of Exceptional Children and Adolescents

This course provides an overview of the processes involved in educational and diagnostic assessment of children and adolescents (P-21). Attention is given to both formal (e.g. norm-referenced) and informal (e.g., classroom-based) assessments, screenings, 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 10 hours of field experience is required. Pre-requisite(s): SPE 500, SPE 506 or advisor approval. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours