Assessment and Eligibility: A Guide for Teachers and Families

Assessment and Eligibility: A Guide for Teachers and Families
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As part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), it is important for parents and educators to understand the assessment process and their rights and responsibilities. This brochure aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the assessment methods, their purposes, and how the data will be used to make educational decisions related to eligibility or intervention.
92075-7956550Reviewing Existing Data
Before conducting further assessments, the IEP team, which includes general education teachers, reviews existing data to determine the need for additional assessments. This data may include information from previous assessments, classroom observations, and reports from parents or other professionals. The purpose of this review is to gather a comprehensive understanding of the student's strengths, challenges, and progress, and to inform the decision-making process for determining eligibility or the need for further intervention.
Assessment Methods
There are different types of assessments that may be used in the evaluation process, each with its purpose and methods. These assessments may include:
* rightbottom0Norm-Referenced, Standardized Testing: This type of assessment compares a student's performance to a norm or standard group of peers. It is used to determine how a student's skills and abilities compare to those of their same-aged peers. The results provide valuable information about a student's relative strengths and weaknesses and can help identify areas where the student may need additional support (Dockrell, & Henry, 2018).
* Language Sampling: Language sampling involves observing and analyzing a student's spontaneous speech in a naturalistic setting. It provides insights into a student's communication skills, including their ability to express themselves and understand language. Language sampling can be especially useful for assessing students with speech and language disorders and can help inform intervention strategies (Ebert, & Scott, 2014).
* Dynamic Assessment: Dynamic assessment involves actively engaging the student in the assessment process to evaluate their learning potential and ability to benefit from instruction. It focuses on the student's ability...