This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

This course is an introduction to principles and practices in evaluation procedures in education and special education (preschool through adolescence). Students are also introduced to securing case histories and test administration and interpretation in basic development and skill areas.

This course will assist in preparing the special educator to be familiar with and knowledgeable about tests and test administration in conjunction with teaching students with special needs. Students will become familiar with a large variety of assessments which cover all aspects of development.            

The following mild-moderate disabilities competencies are covered: 

1.CC1, 1.CC2, 1.CC3, 1.CC4, 1.CC5, 1.CC6, 1.CC7, 1.CC10

1.CAT1, 1.CAT4, 1.CAT5, 1.CAT6, 2.CC3, 2.CC4, 2.CAT4, 3.CC2, 6.CC6 

7.CC4, 7.CC7, 8.CC1-CC8, 8.CAT1-5, 9.CC8, 10.CC4, 10.CC5

          See the competency matrix handout which is posted under Resources and Materials

This course meets the following MoSPE Teacher Candidate Standards: 1C1, 1C3, 4C2, 7C1, 7C2, 7C5, 7C6, 8C3, 9C2