SPED 515 Assessment in Special Education
Review of the methods and materials used in the assessing and evaluating the performance of students who may be eligible for special education. Topics include psychometric theory, selecting/administrating tests, scoring, interpreting and communicating test results/findings; 10 hours of off-campus field experience required. In accordance with CT law, districts may require criminal background and/or DCF child abuse and neglect registry checks to participate in the field experiences in this class. Students are required to follow the background check policies of the district in which they are placed and are responsible for all associated fees. CCSU is not responsible for district policies.
Credits
3
Cross Listed Courses
No credit given for those with credit in SPED 415.
Prerequisite
Admission to the Professional Program in Special Education for students in the Special Education M.S.: For Initial Certification;
Admission for students into the graduate program in Special Education M.S.: For Teachers Seeking Cross Endorsement in Special Education;
Admission for students into the graduate program in Special Education M.S.: Specialization in Inclusion and Transition,
or permission of the department chair.
May be taken concurrently with
SPED 502,
SPED 503,
SPED 514, and/or
SPED 516.