Part 15 - Special Education Acronyms Introduction The assessment process in special education is a very detailed approach. It is one that involves many meetings and conversations. Too often, we hear educators speaking with anacronyms rather...

Part 16 - Comprehensive Tests of Academic Achievement Introduction Assessing academic achievement is a vital component of the assessment process. Understanding where a child has strengths and weaknesses in academic areas is necessary if you are...

Part 17 - Special Education Interpreting: Challenges and Legal Aspects By. Silvia Gonzalez Koch ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SERIES Introduction This edition of NASET’s Assessment in Special Education series was written by Silvia González...

Part 18 - Sharing Information about State Assessments with Families of Children with Disabilities ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SERIES Introduction This issue of NASET’s Assessment in Special Education series highlights the role that Parent...

Part 19 - Understanding Screening ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SERIES Introduction The National Center on Improving Literacy has put together a comprehensive toolkit that addresses the importance of screening of children in the field of...

Part 2 - Identifying Similarities and Differences Research Based Strategies for the Classroom Part #2 - Identifying Similarities and Differences Username password forgot username or password? Publications ADHD Series Assessment in Special...

Part 2 - Referral to the Child Study Team Introduction When teachers in general education are having difficulty with a student in their class, they may attempt several strategies to see if the problem can be resolved within the classroom. These...

Introduction Early intervention services are designed to address the developmental needs of eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities, ages birth to the third birthday, and their families. Early intervention is authorized by Part C of the...

Part 20 - Required Responsibilities in Screening and Assessment of Students ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SERIES Introduction As part of the role of special educator, you may be called upon with other staff members to test students lacking...

Part 3 - Obtaining Parental Informed Consent for Assessment Introduction There are many times when the school district must notify a parent in writing of its proposed action and ask for written consent (permission) to carry out this action. One...