Understanding Assessment in the Special Education Process: A Step-By-Step Guide

Description: Understanding Assessment in the Special Education Process: A Step-By-Step Guide for Educators by Roger Pierangelo, George Giuliani ""Short and to the point???a huge advantage! Easy to read and understand, and a great reference. This book is a must-have for every school building in every district!""???Rachel Aherns, Collaborative Resource TeacherSummit Middle School, Johnston, IA"Build your knowledge of how the assessment process works!"This compact handbook provides general and special education teachers with clear information about the types of assessments that help determine student eligibility for special education services. Written by legal and special education experts, this guide defines disability categories and explains applicable federal regulations as they relate to the assessment process in special education. The authors outline a multidisciplinary approach for comprehensive evaluations based on observation, interviews, and testing. This indispensable resource clarifies the teacher??'s role in the referral process and also covers: The components of a professional evaluation reportStudent behavior during assessment Making presentations to an Individualized Education Program committeeAn ideal step-by-step reference for instructors who have not had specific training in assessing students with special needs, "Understanding Assessment in the Special Education Process "helps educators make the most effective use of available assessment options. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This handbook explains applicable federal regulations and clarifies the referral, assessment, and evaluation process that helps determine student eligibility for special education and related services. Author Biography Roger Pierangelo is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy at Long Island University. He has been an administrator of special education programs and served for eighteen years as a permanent member of Committees on Special Education. He has over thirty years of experience in the public school system as a general education classroom teacher and school psychologist, and is a consultant to numerous private and public schools, PTAs, and SEPTA groups. Pierangelo has also been an evaluator for the New York State Office of Vocational and Rehabilitative Services and a director of a private clinic. He is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist, certified school psychologist, and a Board Certified Diplomate Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology. Pierangelo is currently president of The National Association of Special Education Teachers, executive director of The American Academy of Special Education Professionals, and vice-president of The National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education. Pierangelo earned his BS degree from St. Johns University, his MS from Queens College, Professional Diploma from Queens College, PhD from Yeshiva University, and Diplomate Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology from the International College of Professional Psychology. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, Nassau County Psychological Association, New York State Union of Teachers, and Phi Delta Kappa. Pierangelo is the coauthor of numerous books, including The Big Book of Special Education Resources and The Step-by-Step Book Series for Special Educators. George Giuliani is an assistant professor at Hofstra Universitys School of Education and Allied Health and Human Services, in the Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education, and Rehabilitation. He is the executive director of the National Association of Special Education Professionals, president of the National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE), vice-president of the National Association of Special Education Teachers, and an educational consultant for various school districts. He has provided numerous workshops for parents and teachers on a variety of special education and psychological topics.Giuliani earned Board Certification as a Diplomate Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology from the International College of Professional Psychology. Giuliani is also a New York State licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, and has an extensive private practice focusing on children with special needs. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, Suffolk County Psychological Association, Psi Chi, American Association of University Professors, and the Council for Exceptional Children. Giuliani earned his BA from the College of the Holy Cross, MS from St. Johns University, JD from City University Law School, and PsyD from Rutgers University, The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.Giuliani is the coauthor of numerous books, including The Big Book of Special Education Resources and The Step-by-Step Book Series for Special Educators. Table of Contents About the AuthorsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionStep I. Understanding Assessment and Special Education Assessment Importance of Assessment Purpose of Assessment The Difference Between Testing and Assessment Role of the Education Professional in the Special Education Process Assessment and Federal LawStep II. Understanding and Identifying Students Who Might Exhibit a Disability Understand the Meaning of a "High Risk" Student High Risk Students: Determine the Severity of the Problem Understand How Tension Affects High Risk Students Become Familiar With Common Avoidance Behavior Patterns Exhibited By High Risk Students ConclusionsStep III. Understanding and Making a Referral to the Child Study Team Understand Your Role in the Referral Process Learn About the Membership of the CST Understand What Takes Place at the CST Meeting Learn About the Various Sources of Information Available on Your Student Understand the Options of the CST ConclusionsStep IV. Understanding and Obtaining Parental Informed Consent for AssessmentStep V. Understanding the Requirements of an Evaluation for a Suspected DisabilityStep VI. Understanding the MDT and the Comprehensive Assessment Understand the Responsibilities of the Team Assigned to Do the Comprehensive Assessment: The Multidisciplinary Team Understand the Membership of the MDTStep VII. Understanding the Various Methods of Assessment Options Available to the MDT What Is a Comprehensive Assessment? What Is Norm-Referenced Testing? Primary Areas of Assessment ConclusionsStep VIII. Understanding Basic Statistics and Scoring Terminology Used in Assessment Age Equivalent Alternate Forms Reliability Concurrent Validity Construct Validity Content Validity Correlation Criterion-Related Validity Grade Equivalent Interrater Reliability Mean Median Mode Range Percentile Rank Predictive Validity Raw Scores Reliability Reliability Coefficients Scaled Scores Split-Half Reliability or Internal Consistency Standard Deviation Standard Error of Measurement Standard Scores Stanine Test-Retest Reliability T Scores Validity z Scores ConclusionsStep IX. Understanding Students Behavior During the Assessment Process Understand the Possible Effects of Examiner Variables Understand How to Observe Overt Signs of Tension Understand Behaviors That Are Observed . . . Understand Behaviors That Provide Insight Into the Students Organizational Abilities During the Assessment Process ConclusionsStep X. Understanding the Components of a Professional Evaluation Report Practical Guidelines for Writing a Professional Evaluation Report Understand the Components of the ReportStep XI. Understanding What Is Required for a Presentation to the IEP Committee Concluding ThoughtsGlossaryReferences and Suggested ReadingsIndex Review "From understanding basic statistics to understanding the foundations of the MDT, this is a powerful tool that educators need." -- California Bookwatch, January 2008 "This book clearly does just what it promises, providing a step-by-step guide about the special education assessment process." -- Renee J. Ponce-Nealon, Third-Grade Teacher "Short and to the point-a huge advantage! Easy to read and to understand. A must-have for every school building in every district." -- Rachel Aherns, Collaborative Resource Teacher Review Quote Yes…what this book clearly does is just what it promises "step by step" process of the special education process. Transitions are smooth. Details ISBN1412917913 Author George Giuliani Short Title UNDERSTANDING ASSESSMENT IN TH Pages 120 Publisher Corwin Press Language English ISBN-10 1412917913 ISBN-13 9781412917919 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 371.904 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-11-30 Country of Publication United States Edited by George A. Giuliani Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Residence US Affiliation Long Island University Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY Long Islan Subtitle A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators Imprint SAGE Publications Inc DOI 10.1604/9781412917919 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2008-01-15 NZ Release Date 2008-01-15 US Release Date 2008-01-15 AU Release Date 2008-01-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160678159;

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