Assessment
the components of the process
collection (of)
analysis
evaluation
determination
purpose -- ultimately to provide a child with the necessary accommodations so that they are more successful in an education space
screening and identification
school records
observation
parent intake
teacher reports
recommendation
eligibility and diagnosis
IEP development and placement
instructional planning
evaluation
**different from testing -- testing is one component of assessment, and assessment encompasses many different forms of evaluation
testing (def): administration of specifically designed and often standardized educational and psychological measures of behavior
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defined categories of disabilities for which children may be eligible
autism
deafness
hearing impairment
mental retardation*
multiple disabilities (two or more of the listed)
orthopedic impairment
other health impairment (physical)
serious emotional disturbance
specific learning disability
speech or language impairment (not ELD though)
traumatic brain injury
visual impairment
made to the school, teacher. and parents