The specialization in Bilingual Special Education requires 40 credits. Foundations of Special Education. Forty-five hours of field work are re quired. The Evaluation of Individuals with Disabilities . An introduction to the study and understanding of the theory of tests and measurements and basic statistical procedures as they apply in Special Education.
Attention is given to the selection of appropriate tests for use with students with disabilities.
Stan dardized achievement tests, criterion reference tests, reading tests, intelligence tests, informal classroom assessment devices, and psychological instruments are discussed. The preparation of an evaluation case study is required. Assessment and Instruction for Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities. Informal curriculum assessment procedures, curriculum design and adaptation, and effective instr uction techniques will be learned through a set of interrelated activities in which the student performs assessments, plans curriculum, and instructs a small group of children exhibiting learning problems. Learning Strategies and Curriculum for Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities.