EDU 435 Data Collection, Interpretation, and Implementation in Special Education
This course provides teacher candidates with the knowledge required to collect, interpret, implement, and communicate data in special education. Candidates will explore the role of data in progress monitoring and the IEP process for students with disabilities. This course will provide students with an overview of the types of assessments used to create student academic and behavior goals as well as inform classroom instructional decisions. Candidates will examine high leverage practices related to the collection, interpretation, implementation, and communication of data in special education. Consideration is given to legal policies and ethical principles in regard to the administration and interpretation of data collection and implementation procedures.
Prerequisite
EDU 211 or
SOC 243, admission to the teacher education program
Course Outcomes
- In this course, you as a special education teacher candidate will learn:
1) Types of assessments used to create student academic and behavior goals as well as inform classroom instructional decisions.
2) The role of data in special education
3) Legal and ethical considerations related to the collection, interpretation, and use of data in special education
4) How to collect and use data to identify student strengths and barriers
5) The role of assessments in the identification and eligibility process
6) How to collect and use data for progress monitoring
7) How to collect, interpret, and use data for the purposes of writing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs
8) How to use data to plan and adapt instruction for students with disabilities
9) How to communicate data and student progress with stakeholders
10) High leverage practices related to the collection, interpretation, implementation, and communication of data in special education.