SED 5630 - Assessment in Special Education

Institution:

University of Detroit Mercy

Subject:

Special Education

Description:

Examines a variety of formal and informal instruments and techniques used in assessing the strengths, needs, interests and preferences of children and youth suspected of having a learning disability or emotional impairment. Focus is placed on providing students with knowledge and skills necessary for selecting, using, interpreting and evaluating results from measurement and/or screening instruments and techniques commonly employed by professionals to facilitate special education placement and program decisions. Alternative assessment/decision-making models (i.e., Response to Intervention) will be reviewed. Simulation of the multi-disciplinary process and IEPC wherein the IEP is developed with the inclusion of appropriate educational program goals and dimensions taken from the evaluation process. Students will be required to assess two adult learners enrolled in the Special Education program and provide a summary of assessment results.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udmercy.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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