ED 5730 - Assessment of Young Children in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education: Birth to Age 8

In this course, students use procedures involved in the evaluation process for determination of eligibility for special education of children from birth to age-8. Students develop the skills to administer and interpret assessment tools commonly used by early intervention staff and early childhood special education teachers. Students will review early support and services, explore the role of various members of the staff who might work with a child with exceptionalities, describe the purpose of the evaluation team, become familiar with how to develop and interpret assessment reports for a young child with exceptionalities, and develop an instructional plan to address the child’s learning needs while incorporating the family/caregivers. (3 credits)