Graduate Record Course Description: Prepares teachers of exceptional children to administer, score, and interpret several standard educational instruments; to use informal procedures in educational assessment; and to interpret the combined results of psychological, sociological, medical, and educational assessments as they apply to the development and evaluation of individualized educational plans.

Course Design: I’ve designed this course to broaden students' knowledge of assessment theories and methodologies. Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of these methodologies to develop instructional strategies for students with unique learning needs. I designed the course with two tracks: (a) special education and other school-based professional majors; and (b) communication disorders majors. Lecture, discussion, and workshop formats will be used to help students apply knowledge of assessment principles and procedures drawn from the literature, students' experiences, and the experiences of their peers.