The cognitive and educational evaluation is a main data source for MET teams to determine eligibility and placement for special education services. All team members must make decisions and advocate for educational instruction, strategies, and placement based on evaluation report results. Collaboration with parents about sharing evaluation results and seeking consent for special education services … Read more
Review the “Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) Case Study.” Using the information from the case study, compose a 500-750 word analysis that: Identifies required team members and additional specialists who should be included as part of the MET team. Includes a discussion regarding specific information that should be elicited from the individuals identified for the MET … Read more
Allocate at least 2 hours in the field to support this field experience. Observe and collaborate with a school specialist (e.g., behavior specialist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or speech pathologist) about diagnostic assessments and his or her role in the process of evaluating individuals with and without disabilities. During your observations, make note of … Read more
Write a 300-500 words, write a rationale explaining the goals and activities you planned for Gabriel and how they demonstrate compassion, justice, and care. Support your findings with a minimum of two scholarly resources. While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and … Read more
Review “RTI Case Study: Laney.” Based on the information provided, begin the process of drafting a 250-500 word summary of Laney’s current educational performance that could later be incorporated into the PLAAFP section of an IEP. Your summary should include the following student information: Academic strengths Results from evaluations Performance in classes Influences of language, culture, … Read more
Each student who participates in the eligibility process for special education services is unique. The Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) has the responsibility of selecting the appropriate formal and informal assessments that best measure identified student strengths and needs. Teachers must possess the knowledge of the characteristics of informal and formal assessments to fully participate as … Read more
RTI is a systematic pre-referral assessment process employed by school staff to ensure universal, targeted, and intensive individualized interventions are implemented prior to initiating the formal special education referral process. RTI requires collaboration with colleagues to select and develop RTI interventions and assessments to be administered to students. Teachers should have knowledge and skills … Read more
Understanding measurement principles and the characteristics of assessments helps to minimize bias in individual teacher assessment practices. The ability to explain descriptive statistics encourages deeper understanding of how data is derived to aid decision-making within the classroom setting. These skills will support collaboration with colleagues and families in making decisions about students with disabilities to … Read more
Teachers who understand the characteristics of technically sound formal and informal assessments are better prepared to create such assessments and analyze the data they produce. Academic, cognitive, behavioral, and functional living assessments provide specific insight into the strengths and needs of students. In turn, teachers can use assessment data to guide instructional decisions for his … Read more
Allocate 2 hours in the field to support this field experience. As a special educator, you will have many roles and responsibilities. Collaborate with your mentor teacher to reflect on the following professional roles and responsibilities of a special education teacher: Case managing and managing others, i.e., paraeducators, aides Differentiating lesson plans with general education … Read more