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SPED 433 Assessment in Urban Special Education

This methods course will introduce students to the basic psychometric foundations of standardized and classroom-based assessment to inform data-based decision-making about exceptionality, eligibility, and educational programming for urban students with disabilities. Students in this course will learn models of educational assessment, practice methods of observation in classroom and clinical education settings, and administration of standardized assessments of academic achievement. Field experience requirements included.

Prerequisites

Special information

Prerequisites - Admission to the School of Urban Education. Note: Formerly known as SPED 403.
4 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 2, 2024 to August 16, 2026

Learning outcomes

General

  • Implement required prereferral intervention procedures.
  • Select and use assessment measures and procedures that are technically adequate and appropriate for the student and specific assessment purpose, including assistive technology supports where appropriate
  • Design, facilitate, and support a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation process using unbiased assessment measures.
  • Produce and maintain the reports, plans, and student assessment and performance data that are required by due process procedures and the school system according to the timelines for each.
  • Communicate the results of assessments and the evaluation process to students, families, teachers, and other professionals.
  • Assess the impact of race, gender, familial background, socioeconomic status, and cultural and linguistic diversity on assessment results and the special education referral, evaluation, planning, and programming process.
  • Apply systematic procedures for compiling and using data for the purposes of continuous progress-monitoring, modification of instruction, and program and schoolwide improvement.

Spring 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Assessment in Urban Special Education Peterson, Marvin D Books for SPED-433-01 Spring 2026 Course details for SPED-433-01 Spring 2026