Assessment

CEC Standards and High Leverage Practices (HLPs)-ELSE 5043

Standard #1: Learner Development and Individual Differences

Knowledge and Skills

1. Issues, assurances and due process rights related to assessment, eligibility, and placement within a continuum of services. (CC1K6)

Standard #4: Assessment

Knowledge and Skills

1. Basic and specialized terminology; use and limitations of assessment instruments used in assessment of individuals with ELN. CC8K1, GC8K1, CC8K4

2. Laws and policies regarding screening, referral, diagnosis, and placement procedures for individuals with mild disabilities. CC8K2, CC8K3, GC8K2

3. National, state, and local evaluation and assessment accommodations and modifications. CC8K5

4. Implement procedures for assessing and reporting both appropriate and problematic academic and social behaviors of individuals with mild disabilities, P-12. GC8K4

5. Types and importance of information concerning individuals with mild disabilities available from families and public agencies. GC8K3

6. Gather relevant background information; administer nonbiased formal and informal assessments.

7. Develop or modify individualize assessment strategies. CC8S1, CC8S2

8. Interpret information from formal and informal assessments as a basis for IEP, IFSP, ITP, and BIP development. CC8S5

9. Use assessment information in making eligibility, program, and placement decisions for individuals with exceptional learning needs, including those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background. CC8S6

10. Use exceptionality-specific assessment instruments with individuals with mild disabilities including the following: Behavior Rating Scales, Behavior Observation Assessment, Information Processing Assessment, Adaptive Behavior Assessment, Environmental Assessment, Ecological Assessment; use technology conduct assessments. CC8S3, GC8S2, GC8S4

11. Evaluate instruction and monitor progress of individuals with exceptional learning needs; create and maintain appropriate records and reporting systems for parents. CC8S8, CC8S10, GC8S5

12. Develop or modify individualized assessment strategies; use observational assessment and create curriculum-based assessments. CC8S4, GC8S3

13. Implement procedures for assessing and reporting both appropriate and problematic social behaviors of individuals with ELN. GC8S1

14. Select, adapt and use specialized formal and informal assessments for young children and their families for preparation of the IFSP. EC8S1, EC8S2

15. Participate as a team member to integrate assessment results in the development and implementation of individualized family service plans, individualized education plans, individualized transition plans; and report results to stakeholders using effective communication skills. CC8S7, EC8S3

16. Participate and collaborate as a team member with other professionals in conducting family-centered assessments; assist families in identifying their concerns, resources, and priorities; and evaluate services with families. EC8S4, EC8S5, EC8S6

High Leverage Practices

HLP 4 Use multiple sources of information to develop a comprehensive understanding of a student’s strengths and needs.

HLP 5 Interpret and communicate assessment information with stakeholders to collaboratively design and implement educational programs.

HLP 6 Use student assessment data, analyze instructional practices, and make necessary adjustments that improve student outcomes.