EDUC 258 - Observations and Assessment Practices in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education

This course will introduce teacher candidates to early childhood assessment practices for children preschool through age 8, appropriate assessment tools, develop an understanding of responsible assessment and ways to include families and other professionals in the process. In addition, they will enhance their understanding of the IEP/ IFSP requirements and how to adapt assessments strategies for young children with special needs. Furthermore, teacher candidates will have an opportunity to review program assessment by completing a program assessment tool such as the PQA, ELLCO, etc.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: Declared education major, EDUC 313 and EDUC 314
Corequisites: EDUC 259