ECED 340 Assessment and Evaluation (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admission into the BAS-T program.
Course Description
Select, administer, score, and interpret formal assessments. Evaluate children (birth–grade 3) for special education placement. Develop IEPs, IFSPs, and 504 plans to support individual learning and developmental needs.
Course Content
A. Basic terminology used in assessment of young children B. Assessment methods and
developmentally appropriate child responses C. Legal provisions and ethical principles relating
to assessment D. Evaluation related to developmental screening, Special Services referral
process and placement E. Measurement concepts relating to assessment of young children F.
Developmentally appropriate instruments and procedures for assessment G. Assessment
interpretation and data H. Creating the IFSP/IEP/504 plan based on assessment results to
guide teaching practice
Student Outcomes
1. Define various types of assessments and the legal and ethical principles that apply to the steps in the assessment process.
2. Explain the evaluation related to child-find screening, pre-referral, response to intervention (RTI), referral, eligibility procedures, extended school year and transition procedures.
3. Design variety of formal assessments to inform decisions regarding appropriate placement and services to infants and young children with disabilities, and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
4. Administer, score and interpret data from formal assessments in order to collaboratively construct Individual Educational Programs (IEP), Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP), and 504 plans for children with disabilities.
5. Utilize ongoing evaluation/assessment data to determine the effectiveness of specially designed instruction and related services for infants and young children.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
1. Inclusive Practices: The candidate creates a welcoming, supportive, challenging environment for each and every child and his/her family and advocates for services and supports to be received in the least restrictive environment or within natural learning environments.
2. Assessment & Planning: The candidate utilizes a variety of assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation practices in collaboration with colleagues and families to guide the learning and holistic development of each and every child.
3.Data-Based Decision Making: The candidate analyzes data from a variety of sources to inform decisions about instruction, services, programs, interventions, and practices.
Information Literacy: Graduates will be critical users, creators, and disseminators of information by examining how information is created, valued, and influenced by power and privilege.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
1. Class discussion
2. Team debate
3. Essay
4. Group activity
5. Collaborative quiz
6. Design lesson plans
7. Supply orders
8. Presentations
9. Bulletin board/poster
10. Art file of techniques
11. Notebook
12. Laboratory planning and set-up
13. Written exams
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