Course Description: This course is designed to teach aspiring special education teachers how to conduct assessments and evaluations. Students will learn to create and employ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that meet the diverse needs of the students in their classrooms. Assessment techniques developed from research-based practices and state/federal mandates will be taught. Levels of learning from early intervention to transitions will be addressed. The course will present multiple formal, informal, summative, formative, and performance-based assessment tools for inclusive and special education classrooms.

Prerequisites: SDIN 2010 and Candidacy status 3 Credits