Assessment & Special Education

Assessment & Special Education Order Description Review of Literature-Due April 30, 2017 via LiveText and Blackboard Assignment Link: The candidate should research, using the sources from the Annotated Bibliography assignment compare and contrast various research findings, draw conclusions based upon findings, and lastly, present findings in a research paper format (APA 6th edition). Refer to the attached rubric for specific scoring criteria. This assignment is worth 200 points and is due no later than April 30, 2017. This assignment is worth 200 pts. Alignment with Standards: Council for Exceptional Children Standards: Standard 1: Assessment Special education specialists use valid and reliable assessment practices to minimize bias. 1.1: Special education specialists minimize bias in assessment. 1.2: Special education specialists design and implement assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of practices and programs. Standard 4: Research and Inquiry Special education specialists conduct, evaluate, and use inquiry to guide professional practice. 4.1: Special education specialists evaluate research and inquiry to identify effective practices. 4.2: Special education specialists use their knowledge of the professional literature to improve practices with individuals with exceptionalities and their families. 4.3: Special education specialists foster an environment that is supportive of continuous instructional improvement and engage in the design and implementation of research and inquiry. & 1. Annotated Bibliography: Educational Diagnostics & Assessment: Develop an annotated bibliography of ten current sources (2010-present) related to assessment & special education related to student learning/selection, etc.