Assignments

1. Review of Psychological Test & Instrument (30 points; Due Date: November 26, 2024)

You will work individually to review one psychological instrument. Your review will include a discussion of the following: 

1. psychometric properties; 

2. intended and actual uses; 

3. generalizability to the educational environment; and 

4. special concerns and alerts related to their use. 

You will be provided with a format for this assignment. The Burros Mental Measurements Yearbook and Tests in Print, along with reference books in the Special Education Section of the Lehman College Library are sources for extensive information about tests and test reviews–both of which are included in the the Lehman College databases. On the assignment due date, you will deliver an oral presentation that is not to exceed 10-minutes using a slideshow tool of your choice (e.g., PowerPoint, Prezi). A detailed review of the assignment guidelines will occur in advance of the deadline to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the purpose of the assignment, the steps you will need to take to successfully complete it, and how the assignment will be graded. Unsure where to start? This model will help you click into gear.

Click HERE to submit your presentation & accompanying session materials (i.e., handouts, graphic organizers, etc.) on or before November 26.

2. Collaborative IEP Writing Project (40 points; Due Date: December 10, 2024)

This project relates to the primary purpose of assessment, which is effective educational planning for children with atypical academic, social emotional, and behavioral development. You will select members of your working group. Groups will be provided with a clinical evaluation. In-class workshop time has been scheduled for group members to work collaboratively to draft the IEP.  For this assignment, your group will:

Step 1: Write an Individualized Education Plan using the NYSED IEP Form based on the information detailed in the group's assigned clinical report.

Step 2: Formulate specific recommendations for:

1. Classroom environment;
2. Instruction;
3. Academic and behavioral management, accommodations and adaptations; and
4. Ongoing communication and collaboration with other professionals and the child’s parents/guardian. 

Click HERE to submit a copy of the co-developed draft IEP document on or before December 10.

3. Participation via 10 Nearpod Lessons (30 points; Due: ongoing, each week on Sunday before midnight)

Throughout the semester you will complete 10 Nearpod lessons exploring issues related to the theoretical bases of testing and techniques underlying psycho-educational evaluation of children with learning and behavior problems (3 points each). Your response to lesson activities is due each week on Sunday before midnight (EST). A quality response to lesson activities draws upon your personal, professional, and theoretical knowledge. Along with links to all lesson resources (e.g., embedded videos and articles), Nearpod join codes are added above underneath each session on a weekly basis at 4:00 PM on Tuesday.