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