PSYC 627 Session 1

Which assessment type is used to briefly evaluate students who may be at-risk?

• Screening

• Diagnostic

• Focused (Problem-Solving)

• Counseling & Rehabilitation

LEA stands for which of the following?

• Least Educational Aptitude

• Local Education Agencies

• Legal and Educational Administration

• Local Educational Advocate

True or False: School psychologists are the SOLE decision makers when determining if a student is eligible for special education services.

• True

• False

Select ALL that apply: A child cannot be determined as having a disability if the determining factor is which of the following?

• The child had inappropriate or inadequate instruction

• The child has limited proficiency with the English Language

• The child was disruptive during testing

• The parents do not agree that their child should be classified under one of the disability categories

Norm-Referenced Tests CANNOT Do Which of the Following? (Select ALL that apply)

• Measure Mastery of Material

• Measure Current Levels of Performance

• Explain What to Do About Problem Areas

• Explain Why A Child is Behind or Above Their Peers

True or False: Once a child is found eligible for special education, they don't need further evaluation in the future.

• True

• False

True or False: The Discrepancy Model of Specific Learning Disability classification has a long history of being problematic in determining SLD.

• True

• False

True or False: The tests items we use as school psychologists can be made widely available to the public.

• True

• False

Based on our discussion today, answer "Yes" or "No" to the following: A school psychologist informs a teacher they will be coming in for a classroom observation. When the school psychologist arrives, the teacher says "Jennifer, there's someone here to see you!" The school psychologist scowls, and asks to speak with the teacher in the hallway. Is the school psychologist's reaction justified?

• Yes

• No

True or False: Structured Interviews are open ended and without an agenda.

• True

• False