Part 4 - Understand the Requirements of an Evaluation for a Suspected Disability Introduction A variety of assessment tools and strategies are used to gather relevant functional, academic and developmental information about the child, including...

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...

IEP Goals and Objectives for the iPhone and iPad Special Education Dictionary To learn more, Click Here Parent Teacher Conference Handout To learn more, Click Here WEEK IN REVIEW New NASET Publications and Articles of Interest in Special...

Part 10 - Understand What is Required for a Presentation to the IEP Committee Introduction Once the assessment process is completed, and the report is written, the results will be shared with the IEP Committee, the district wide committee...

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 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...

Part 5 - The Multidisciplinary Team and the Comprehensive Assessment Introduction A variety of assessment tools and strategies are used to gather relevant functional, academic and developmental information about the child, including information...

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...

BCISE FAQs NASET - Board Certification in Inclusion in Special Education (BCISE) Program BCISE FAQ Frequently Asked Questions What is Inclusion Education? Inclusion education means that all students with disabilities are welcomed and educated...

Part 13 - The Common Core Standards Introduction You’ve probably heard a lot about this new initiative in education called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are an effort by states to define a common...