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Dec 21, 2024
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ESSI 520 - Multidisciplinary Assessment and Evaluation
3 Credit(s)
Pre-service special educators will understand legal provisions, regulations and guidelines regarding unbiased assessment, Response to Intervention, and use of psychometric instruments and instructional assessment measures with individuals with disabilities. Application of assessment results to individualized program development and management, and the relationship between the use of multiple assessment sources and placement decisions will be central tasks in this course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT student must have passed Teacher Education Program Checkpoint I.
Grading Method: Letter grade.
Learning Outcomes:
1.Special education specialists use valid and reliable assessment practices to minimize bias2.Special education specialists minimize bias in assessment.3.Special education specialists design and implement assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of practices and programs.4.Special education specialists facilitate the continuous improvement of general and special education programs, supports, and services at the classroom, school, and system levels for individuals with exceptionalities.5.Special education specialists use understanding of cultural, social, and economic diversity and individual learner differences to inform the development and improvement of programs, supports, and services for individuals with exceptionalities.6.Special education specialists apply knowledge of theories, evidence-based practices, and relevant laws to advocate for programs, supports, and services for individuals with exceptionalities.7.Special education specialists conduct, evaluate, and use inquiry to guide professional practice8.Special education specialists use their knowledge of the professional literature to improve practices with individuals with exceptionalities and their families.9.Special education specialists foster an environment that is supportive of continuous instructional improvement and engage in the design and implementation of research and inquiry.10.Special education specialists model respect and ethical practice for all individuals and encourage challenging expectations for individuals with exceptionalities.11.Special education specialists support and use linguistically and culturally responsive practices.12.Special education specialists create and maintain collegial and productive work environments that respect and safeguard the rights of individuals with exceptionalities and their families.13.Special education specialists advocate for policies and practices that improve programs, services, and outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities.14.Special education specialists advocate for the allocation of appropriate resources for the preparation and professional development of all personnel who serve individuals with exceptionalities.15.Special education specialists provide leadership to formulate goals, set and meet high professional expectations, advocate for effective policies and evidence-based practices, and create positive and productive work environments16.Special education specialists evaluate research and inquiry to identify effective practices.17.Special education specialists design and implement evaluation activities to improve programs, supports, and services for individuals with exceptionalities.
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