PPP 759 - Assessment of Children: Human Diversity

Credits 3
This course presents theory, best practices, and procedures applicable to the assessment and education of children with learning problems and how to intervene on behalf of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students who are at risk academically. Students will learn to identify evidence-based strategies to enhance services and address potential influences related to diversity. Students will learn skills to provide professional services that promote effective functioning for individuals, families, and schools with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds and across multiple contexts with respect to diversity in child development and advocate for social justice and equity in all aspects of service delivery.