Data Driven Assessments to Inform Instruction and Improve Student Outcomes, Part 1   

This course will provide an overview of measurement theory and practices for addressing issues of validity,
reliability, norms, bias, and interpretation of assessment results. Students will learn to use psychological,
educational and achievement assessment data to inform instructional supports and accommodations for
students to access to the general curriculum. Through course activities, assignments, and resources, students
will learn to: apply knowledge of measurement principles and practices to interpret assessment results and use
the data to inform educational decisions for individuals with disabilities; communicate with colleagues and
families assessment data; make data-based decisions with and about learners; and tools monitor the learning
progress of individuals. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of legal policies, ethical principles,
and culturally responsive principles regarding assessment related to special education referral, eligibility, and
individualized instruction for individuals with disabilities or needs, including individuals from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds

This course will provide an overview of measurement theory and practices for addressing issues of validity,
reliability, norms, bias, and interpretation of assessment results. Students will learn to use psychological,
educational and achievement assessment data to inform instructional supports and accommodations for
students to access to the general curriculum. Through course activities, assignments, and resources, students
will learn to: apply knowledge of measurement principles and practices to interpret assessment results and use
the data to inform educational decisions for individuals with disabilities; communicate with colleagues and
families assessment data; make data-based decisions with and about learners; and tools monitor the learning
progress of individuals. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of legal policies, ethical principles,
and culturally responsive principles regarding assessment related to special education referral, eligibility, and
individualized instruction for individuals with disabilities or needs, including individuals from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds

This course will provide an overview of measurement theory and practices for addressing issues of validity,
reliability, norms, bias, and interpretation of assessment results. Students will learn to use psychological,
educational and achievement assessment data to inform instructional supports and accommodations for
students to access to the general curriculum. Through course activities, assignments, and resources, students
will learn to: apply knowledge of measurement principles and practices to interpret assessment results and use
the data to inform educational decisions for individuals with disabilities; communicate with colleagues and
families assessment data; make data-based decisions with and about learners; and tools monitor the learning
progress of individuals. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of legal policies, ethical principles,
and culturally responsive principles regarding assessment related to special education referral, eligibility, and
individualized instruction for individuals with disabilities or needs, including individuals from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds