EDSP 669 - Diagnostic and Assessment Procedures for Individuals with Disabilities

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 or EDSP 651 or PSYC 401
This course teaches the rationale, content, technical adequacy, administration and scoring of diagnostic educational instruments used with students with disabilities. The emphasis is on identifying areas of educational need in students with disabilities. Diagnostic and informal information is used to formulate a written and oral report and recommendations for teachers and/or parents. This includes assessment and management of instruction and behavior that includes an understanding and application of the foundation of assessment and evaluation related to best special education practice; of service delivery, and curriculum and instruction of students with disabilities.