Clinical Field
Experience C: Understanding Specialized Assessments – The Role of the
Specialist
Nonbiased
formal and informal specialized diagnostic assessment results provide
meaningful information and data to make team decisions that best support
students with disabilities. The assessment results should be communicated to
ensure all stakeholders fully understand the implications for the classroom,
including possible accommodations or modifications in the IEP for assessments
or testing conditions. Teachers can learn strategies for advocating and
mentoring staff and students for such classroom and assessment accommodations
or modifications.
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 the following:
1.
The distinguishing criteria/factors between nonbiased formal and
informal specialized diagnostic assessments that are administered to
individuals with disabilities.
2.
Examples of nonbiased formal and informal specialized diagnostic
assessments that are administered to the students being evaluated, including
any legal and ethical requirements.
3.
How the school specialist interprets information from a nonbiased
formal and informal specialized diagnostic assessment.
4.
How the assessment information is used in making eligibility,
program, and placement decisions for students.
5.
Strategies in communicating specialized assessment results to
various stakeholders, including parents and students.
6.
For students that are eligible for special education services, how
the assessment results could affect possible accommodations or modifications
listed in the IEP related to the classroom environment, instruction, and
assessments or testing conditions.
7.
Strategies for advocating and mentoring staff and students for
such accommodations or modifications.
Use any
remaining field experience hours to assist the teacher in providing instruction
and support to the class.
In
250-500 words, summarize and reflect upon your observations and explain how you
will use your findings in your future professional practice.
APA
format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
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assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment
to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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