PPS 710 - Assessment and Measurement

Credits: 3
This course is designed to allow students to gain knowledge and skills regarding the use of formal and informal tests and procedures by both school counselors and school psychologists. The relationships of various assessment instruments to a variety of learning theories will be addressed. Students will learn how assessment data is utilized to inform instructionally-related intervention strategies within the context of multi-tiered systems of supports in educational settings. the importance of early intervention will be stressed. Best practices for communicating assessment results to a variety of audiences including the children themselves, parents, teachers, administrators, and community agencies, will be provided.
May not be audited.