Assessment in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
Date:
September 14 All day
Price:
Topics:
- Early Childhood Special Education
Instructor(s):
Kara McDonough
Event Type:
Hybrid
Graduate Credits:
3
Intended Audience:
Aspiring and current early childhood and early childhood special educators with an earned bachelor’s degree
Participants must attend all events:
- Event Date
- Event Date
Start/End Dates: September 14 – December 17, 2026
This course is designed to provide individuals seeking an endorsement in early childhood special education with an opportunity to integrate and reflect on theory and evidence-based practices related to assessing children from infancy to age six.
We will review federal and state laws and national position statements, such as the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council of Exceptional Children’s Recommended Practices that address the assessment of infants, toddlers, and young children with diverse cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds. This course will examine various assessment purposes and corresponding assessment tools, formative and standardized assessments and procedures. We will also study the evaluation planning process. Participants will have opportunities to learn about different family and child assessment strategies and tools. Participants will practice the evaluation process including planning meetings, evaluations, and determination of eligibility for services.
