SPED 608 - Assessment of Exceptional Learners

(3 hours) This course will provide students with a strong conceptual and empirical foundation in learning disability research and eligibility and assessment procedures with consideration of legal and ethical issues. In addition, evidence-based interventions for reading, writing, and math learning disabilities will be reviewed. Students will be provided with extensive experiences in administering and interpreting standardized academic tests, integrating this data within a comprehensive assessment battery, and communicating assessment results and recommendations both orally and as part of written assignments. Note: This course cannot be challenged.