Chapter 1

Question 1

Assessment

Answer 1

A process that involves collecting information about a student for the purpose of making decisions, involves gathering information about a student’s strengths and needs in all areas of concern

Question 2

Purposes of Assessment

Answer 2

Evaluation, Diagnostic, Eligibility and diagnosis, IEP development, Educational placement, Instructional planning

Question 3

9 Steps in the Assessment Process

Answer 3

1. Identification of children
2. Full and individual evaluation of the child by a multidisciplinary team
3. Determination of eligibility for special education
4. Scheduling an IEP meeting
5. Holding the IEP meeting then writing the IEP
6. Providing special education and related services to the student
7. Progress monitoring
8. IEP is reviewed
9. Child is reevaluated