Studies of Assessment in Special Education and Transition Planning   [Archived Catalog]
2021-2022 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

SPED 562 - Studies of Assessment in Special Education and Transition Planning

3 Credit(s)
SPED 562 will cover formal and non-formal evaluation methods to assess students with Mild to Moderate disabilities that include standardized Formal Assessment, informal assessment, alternative assessment, and case studies. Also, there will be a focus on the importance of the individual evaluation for referral, ongoing IEP and ITP development, classroom environment, individualizing assessment and instruction to meet the needs of a range of learners. Laws pertaining to Special Education will be included to ensure ethical practices and due process which include Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).