SE 911 - Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation of Students with Special Needs

(3.00 cr.)

Students demonstrate a thorough understanding of the role of the assessment process in education. The content addresses the principles and ethics related to test selection, formulation of diagnoses, and development of appropriate educational programs. Students become familiar with a variety of informal and formal assessment techniques (norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, curriculum-based, and authentic measures). Opportunities to administer, score, and interpret such measures, as well as to demonstrate awareness of the ethical and legal requirements, roles of professionals, and the implications of culture and diversity in the assessment process.

Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually