Nov 16, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 [Archived Catalog]

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EDSP 4850 - Assessment and Evaluation Under IDEA


This course covers formal and informal methods of assessment, screening and identification, data collection, and appropriate application of assessment data utilizing laboratory and field experiences. Students apply and interpret assessment data in the development of a comprehensive Individualized Education Program (IEP). Students consider legal and ethical issues related to the assessment and evaluation of receiving services and supports under IDEA.

Requisites: C or better in EDSP 2730 and Advanced Standing in professional education
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to administer and interpret the results of appropriate standardized, norm-referenced measures of development, academic achievement, literacy/language or other nationally recognized standardized measures.
  • Students will be able to use assessment data to inform the development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEP).
  • Students will be able to conduct family/ecological assessments.
  • Students will be able to select, administer, and interpret non-biased assessments that are valid and reliable for the purposes of determining eligibility for services and supports under IDEA.
  • Students will be able to describe legal and ethical issues related to assessment.
  • Students will be able to apply problem-solving approaches for addressing student needs that use a team approach.



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