ECS 476 - Assessment for Young Children at-risk for Disability

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University of Maine at Farmington

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Description:

What is the teacher's role when there are questions about a child's development This course focuses on the assessment process including screening, determining eligibility, and evaluating the education program. Through team participation, students learn about family-centered assessment and use various assessment approaches to gather information about the child. The course requires students to administer informal and formal (norm-referenced) assessments, interpret assessment information, and learn how to write an assessment report. Through team participation, students develop an IEP based on the assessment results. Class discussions and readings address considerations for assessing children from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Assessment bias and historic court cases are included. Prerequisite(s): Statistcs and junior level standing or permission of instructor. Once a year. Credit: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umf.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 778-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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