Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: ADRA-0004 Organization: The Alternative Dispute Resolution Academy Location: Online Length: 12 weeks Dates Offered: 5/1/2021 - 4/30/2024 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Special Education Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is for teachers to expand their knowledge of assessment with regards to the special needs classroom or inclusive classroom. Students will be able to identify and evaluate the appropriateness of various assessment formats. Learning Outcomes: demonstrate competence in effective listening and communication skills apply knowledge of teaching as a reflective process understand the make-up of standardized tests commonly used to determine eligibility for special education apply knowledge to assess their students' skills and abilities guide teachers on how to use assessment to go beyond predictions about students and their abilities General Topics: Assessment in social and educational contexts and decision-making in schools Laws, ethical codes, and standards Test scores and how to use them Reliability and validity and cultural and linguistic considerations Test adaptations and accommodations and teacher-made tests of achievement Assessing behavior and monitoring student progress Managing assessment in RTI and MTSS Test evaluation and multi-skill devices Diagnostic measures for reading and math Measures of written language and intelligence Using measures of social and emotional behavior and making instructional decisions Making eligibility decisions and accountability programs Collaborative team decision-making Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Classroom Exercise Learner Presentations Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Presentations Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from The Alternative Dispute Resolution Academy Employment Labor Law Mediation Certificate Course (ADRA-0002) Exceptional Student Education: Lower Functioning Autism (ADRA-0003) High Incidence Disabilities: Methods and Strategies (ADRA-0006) Human Exceptionality (ADRA-0005) Legal Assistance Certificate Program (ADRA-0001) View All Courses Page Content