SPD 320 Clinical Field Experience B: Understanding Assessments

By administering assessments and analyzing the results, targeted and individualized interventions can be implemented to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Teachers can collect assessment data and gauge the effectiveness of designated interventions in addressing documented student needs.

Allocate at least 5 hours in the field to support the field experience.

In this assignment, observe and collaborate with one or more certified K-5 classroom teachers about pre-referral assessments and his or her role in the RTI process.

Part 1: Assessment and Interventions

Select one tier of the RTI model that was discussed during Clinical Field Experience A. In collaboration with the certified K-5 classroom teacher:

• Develop 2-3 interventions, based on RTI student assessment data provided by the mentor teacher, to support the progress of a student or small group of students in the classroom.
• In 250-500 words, describe each intervention to include teacher, student, and family roles, and share it with your mentor teacher for feedback.
• After incorporating the feedback from your mentor teacher, administer the interventions with the selected student(s) and provide the student with feedback on their performance.

Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the teacher in providing instruction and support to the class.

Part 2: Reflection

In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect upon your experiences developing and administering the interventions, and providing student feedback on his or her performance. Explain how you expect the interventions you developed to meet the needs of the student, incorporating his or her assessment results in your response. Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.

Submit your intervention description and your reflection in a single document to your instructor.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Document the locations and hours you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.

Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form to the LMS in the last topic. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.

SPD 320 Clinical Field Experience B: Understanding Assessments

Knowledge and understanding of diagnostic evaluation assessments provides a depth of knowledge for participating on school-based decision-making teams. Academic achievement and IQ assessments, adaptive behavior scales, and behavior rating scales also provide specific data and insight into the strengths and needs of students. In turn, teachers can utilize assessment results to adjust planning and instruction within the classroom.

Use the “Diagnostic Evaluation Assessment Matrix Template” to complete this assignment.

Research diagnostic evaluation assessments: Academic assessment achievement, IQ assessment, adaptive behavior scale, and behavior rating scale. For each assessment type, identify one assessment example.

Include the following:

• Name and publication date
• Brief description: The specific skills/knowledge assessed.
• Age/Grade level
• Procedures for assessing and reporting: Procedures for assessment process and reporting of information to stakeholders.
• Types of scores yielded: Include standard scores, score ranges, percentiles, classification, degree of proficiency, etc.

Summary

Include a 250-500 word summary description of each team member role in the assessment process and planning and administering academic interventions based on assessment results. Support your findings with a minimum of four resources.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.