SPSY 745 - Psychoeducational Appraisal & Intervention I

Institution:

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

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Description:

SPSY 745 is the first course in a year-long sequence designed to present the student with an introduction to various methods of assessment applicable to the field of school psychology. This course emphasizes norm-referenced evaluation techniques and associated skills such as psychoeducational report writing and oral feedback of evaluation results. Students will gain skills in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of several cognitive ability and academic achievement instruments. Students will also practice synthesizing test data with other important evaluation data (e.g., observations, interviews, other test data), all while considering culturally sensitive and responsive evaluation practices. Linking assessment results to appropriate goals and recommendations will be addressed. Additional course content will emphasize building rapport with students and families and the need for data-based decision making involving multiple modes and sources of data. Prerequisite: standing as a second-year graduate student or consent of instructor. (F)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uwrf.edu

Phone Number:

(715) 425-3913

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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