EDSP 423 - Assessment of Students with Disabilities

Unit(s): 3

In EDSP 423, candidates explore the basic principles and strategies of assessment and the ways that assessment informs curricular and instructional decisions for individuals with diverse special education needs. Candidates learn to use a variety of formal and informal assessments, linking these with progress monitoring to analyze student performance and develop appropriate goals based on findings. Legal, ethical, and diversity issues related to assessment are explored. Eligibility criteria and characteristics of students with disabilities are also a focus of this course.

Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Education Specialist Credential program or by permission of the instructor.