Chapter 1: Assessment

Question 1

Assessment

Answer 1

A process that involves collecting information about a student for the purpose of making decisions. It involves gathering information about a students strengths and needs in all areas of concern.

Question 2

Purpose of Assessment

Answer 2

Evaluation decisions, Eligibility and diagnosis decisions, IEP decisions, placement decisions, and instructional Planning

Question 3

9 steps in Assessment Process

Answer 3

Step 1. Identification of children
Step 2. Full and individual evaluation of the child by a multidisciplinary team
Step 3. Determination of eligibility for special education
Step 4. Scheduling an IEP meeting
Step 5. Holding an IEP meeting and then writing the IEP
Step 6. Providing the special education and related services to the student
Step 7. Progress monitoring
Step 8. IEP review
Step 9. Child is re-evaluated.