SPED 4148 - 60 Assessment of Young Children and Families with Exceptionalities

This course builds on the recommended practices to prepare education professionals to assess young exceptional children aged from birth to eight with diverse learning needs and their families. Students gain knowledge of various approaches to assessment and master skills in administering the assessment and interpreting gathered information to determine eligibility, planning and implementing the intervention, monitoring progress, as well as evaluating the program. The concerns, priorities, and resources of families will be addressed in support of the decision making throughout the assessment process. Prerequisite(s): SPED 3150; EDPSYCH 3109; EDPSYCH 3148; TEACHING 3128; junior standing. Must have a cumulative and UNI GPA of 2.50 or higher to enroll in this course. Prerequisites are waived for students from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.