Assessment in Special Education: Practical Applications for Teachers
About this ebook
The text is organized into three sections specifically based on the sequence of interactions that special education teachers are likely to have with students new to their caseloads:
Section I. Special Education Eligibility Determinations—Focuses on the comprehensive, multi-disciplinary evaluation process that is used to determine if a student qualifies for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA). This section includes information about administering and interpreting formal assessments that guide legal decisions and intervention planning.
Section II. Progress Monitoring and Data-Based Decision Making—Covers a set of assessment practices that are used by special educators and other intervention providers to monitor student progress toward individualized goals across academic and behavioral outcomes. This book is unique among comprehensive assessment texts in providing detailed guidance about curriculum-based measurement, general outcome measures, and mastery measures as tools to guide intervention and help students maximize learning.
Section III. Classroom Assessment—Provides a guide to using assessment as a tool for equity, engagement, and daily instructional decisions. This section explores how teachers can design and implement classroom assessments that not only measure learning but actively enhance it.
Key Features
Chapter learning objectives
Case studies providing context for the concepts and skills addressed in each chapter
Application opportunities aligned with the chapter objectives
Bolded key vocabulary with in-text definitions
Chapter review questions
Please note: ancillary content such as eFlashcards and printable forms are not included with this ebook as in the print version of this book.
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About the author
Melissa C. Jenkins, PhD, is the vice president of curriculum & instruction for 2Teach Global, an educational consulting company dedicated to promoting inclusive education around the world. Prior to taking on this role, Melissa was an assistant professor of education at the University of Mary Washington, where she taught graduate and undergraduate courses in educational foundations and special education. She brings years of experience as a special education teacher and administrator to her role as a teacher educator. Melissa is committed to promoting inclusive education by preparing practicing and pre-service educators to recognize, value, and build upon the diverse experiences of all learners. She enjoys sharing her work through local, national, and international conferences. Additionally, Melissa is coauthor of two books, multiple book chapters, and several articles in educational journals. In her personal life, Melissa enjoys the practice of yoga, the occasional cross-country road-trip, and anything that lets her spend time with her family.
Kyena E. Cornelius, EdD, is a clinical associate professor in the School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida. Her scholarship focuses on teacher education, effective classroom instruction, and high-leverage practices. Her professional goals center around elevating the teaching profession.
Kiersten K. Hensley, PhD, has more than two decades of experience in special education from a variety of perspectives, including classroom teaching, state and district consulting, and teaching in higher education. Her interests include assessment, intensifying math instruction, and social emotional learning supports for teachers and students.
Dana L. Wagner, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Dana was a special education teacher and instructional coach prior to her work in higher education. Dana’s research interests include in-service and pre service teachers’ understanding and use of evidence-based practices and literacy interventions.
