EDU 377 - Academic/Life Skills Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making for Students with Special Needs, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): Core Math, EDU 103DX & EDU 274.
This course is the study of the use of formal and informal diagnostic instruments used for planning individual instruction for students with mild/moderate educational needs. Includes authentic, portfolio, curriculum-based, performance, and alternative assessment as well as standardized tests. Procedures for using such information for placement decisions and on IEPs are discussed. A field experience is required.