PSYC 656 Advanced Academic Assessment

This course builds upon PSYC 654. Norm- and criterion-referenced academic assessment tools used to examine students’ risk for academic difficulty and/or eligibility for interventions, including special education, are discussed. Administration, interpretation, and report-writing skills will be developed. Data-based decision-making will be emphasized. Application of assessments to diverse learners, including children with exceptionalities and English Language Learners, will be discussed.