EDUC 122 — Psychological Diagnosis
The purpose of this course is to provide prospective special education teachers with a foundation in effective assessments for students in special education. Specifically, content will cover the legal foundations of Special Education (SPED) assessment as well as understanding, administering and interpreting assessments as related to the determination of the eligibility for and type of special education and related & supportive services. This course is part of an approved set of courses that fulfill the requirements leading to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Approval for PK - 21 Special Education. Writing assignments and classroom observations as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.