S1~Intro+To+Assessment

Learning Outcomes:

 * ~ 1a || Describe and match each of the four assessment types (screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring, & outcome) with its intended purpose, use, and appropriate tier of instruction/ intervention. ||
 * ~ 1b || Explain how a well designed and implemented school MTSS/RtI model contributes to the special education referral process. ||
 * ~ 1c || Gather and summarize existing data, including universal assessments and RtI data typically available for students prior to their referral for and individualized evaluation. ||

Class Activities

 * Activity 1 - Similarities & Differences (An example)
 * Activity 2 - Chalk Talk
 * Activity 3 - DAZE
 * Activity 4 - Identifying Purpose
 * Activity 5 - Mapping Assessments to Tiers of Instruction/ Intervention
 * Activity 6 - Homework Pair Share
 * Activity 7 -Oral Presentation Model: The Colorado Growth Model
 * Activity 8 - C lass Reflection

Assignments
(Due on Saturday morning, May 18th. Please upload to WorldClass [|DropBox] )
 * ** Review of Learning from Session 1 **
 * S1 Essential Questions (Reduced due to the short amount of time between sessions)
 * [[file:S1~Essential Questions.docx]]
 * Task 1: Mapping Assessment to Tiers of Instruction/Interventio n (worksheet linked below)
 * [[file:T1~MapAssmtsToTiers.docx]]
 * === Preparation for Session 2 ===
 * Task 2: Parent Rights - Become familiar with the laws related to special education evaluation by skimming the state’s “[|Parent and Child Rights in Special Education Procedural Safeguards Notice]” // (Amended 07/01/11) // available at http://www.cde.state.co.us/spedlaw/info.htm
 * Perform a PDF search for the word "evaluation" and select any three occurrences to summarize in your own words. Select one evaluation reference for each of the following categories:
 * One piece of information that you think is important for every special educator to know.
 * One piece of information you found surprising.
 * One piece of information ton which you could use more information or clarification.


 * Long-term Assignment Preparations/ Reminders **
 * Begin or make arrangements toward completing your required 20-hours of field experience (see list of suggested activities). A one-page summary of any 3 experiences are required for this class.
 * Prepare a 10-15 minute multimedia presentation (choice of PowerPoint, video, overlays, physical models, posters, realia, etc. plus handouts) on our state's currently approved interim assessments. If possible please provide a sample or released item to share with the class. See the scoring rubric for other expectations. Both the instructor and your peers will score the presentations using this oral presentation rubric:
 * ** Presentation options ** :Check out the CDE [|Resource Bank] and select a state approved Math __or__ Reading, Writing, & Communicating assessment at a grade level of your choice.

For those who would like to learn more about Assessment Types, there is a helpful web tutorial linked below:

 * Learning Module: “Types of Assessment Commonly Used Within an RTI Framework” linked from the National Center on RtI Implementer Series: [|Understanding Types of Assessment within an RTI Framework] learning module