10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of screening and identification in special education?
To identify children who may be experiencing delays or learning problems
Who may identify children suspected to have disabilities?
Doctors, nurses, social workers, teachers, siblings, and peers
What is the first step in suspecting a child's exceptionalities?
Looking for the root cause of the problem
Why should teachers be alert for noticeable and persistent discrepancies in development?
To discuss whether follow-up actions need to be taken
What is the ultimate goal of assessment in special education?
To make decisions about a child's education
What is the primary purpose of IEP development and placement?
To provide detailed information for educational placement
What is the main goal of the eligibility and diagnosis process?
To determine the child's disability and eligibility for special education services
What is one of the guiding general principles of SEN assessment?
The views of the child should be sought and taken into account
What is the primary focus of instructional planning?
To develop and plan instruction appropriate to the child's special needs
What is the purpose of evaluation in the context of SEN assessment?
To make a judgment about the learner's progress
Study Notes
Understanding of an Assessment in Special Education
- Special educational needs assessment is a process to determine a child's specific learning strengths and weaknesses, and to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Assessment involves collecting information about a learner to make decisions.
- Assessment in educational settings serves five primary purposes.
Purpose of Assessment in Special Education
- Screening and identification: to identify children experiencing delays or learning problems.
- Identification involves singling out suspected cases of children with special needs or disabilities for assessment and intervention.
- Identification can be done by parents, doctors, social workers, teachers, siblings, and peers.
- Some children may excel in certain areas but have deficiencies in others.
- Steps leading to normal identification include:
- Suspecting the child's exception and looking for the root cause of the problem.
- Viewing the child's developmental condition, family, school, and surrounding society.
- Monitoring the child's learning progress, age, performance, attendance, and duration.
Other Purposes of Assessment
- Eligibility and diagnosis: determining whether a child has a disability and is eligible for special education services, and diagnosing the specific nature of the learner's problems or disability.
- IEP development and placement: developing an IEP to provide detailed information for making decisions about the child's educational placement.
- Instructional planning: developing and planning instruction appropriate to the child's special needs.
- Evaluation: making a judgment about the learner's progress.
General Principles of SEN Assessment
- Guiding principles for assessors include:
- Meeting the needs of children with special educational needs.
- Meeting special educational needs in mainstream schools or settings.
- Seeking and taking into account the views of the child.
- Recognizing the vital role of parents in supporting their child's education.
- Offering full access to a broad, balanced, and relevant education for children with special educational needs.
Understand the process of special educational needs assessment, its purposes, and how it determines a child's eligibility for special education services.
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