Instructional and Related Services Team Authentic Evaluation: Focus on Special Programs
Session Summary
The presentation focuses on refining collaborative assessment practices for special programs. Various assessment options, including informal and criterion-referenced, are discussed. Authentic assessment opportunities, like community sports, are explored. Learner profiles and their assessment needs are a key aspect of the session. The presentation highlights collaboration between service providers for data collection.
Target Audience
Adapted Physical Education Teachers Teachers for the Visually Impaired, Special Education teachers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists
Learning Objectives
Expand understanding of team assessment options
Identify data collection strategies and tools needed to support collaboration
Increase understanding of sensorimotor and preoperational stage learner profiles as related to assessment needs
Identify opportunities and environments for authentic assessment
Refine current assessment practices through collaboration
 
Half-Day Session
Comprehensive Coverage: Focused overview of key concepts with targeted discussion on priority topics.
Practical Implementation: Hands-on opportunities with an emphasis on modeling and guided examples rather than extended practice.
Outcomes and Support: Participants gain foundational knowledge and initial strategies to begin implementation.