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| Assessing the Quality of Special Education Classrooms and Services |
| Friday, May 26, 2006 |
| 6:00 PM–9:00 PM |
| Auburn |
| Area: EDC; Domain: Applied Research |
| CE Instructor: Lisa N. Britton, Ph.D. |
| LISA N. BRITTON (Spectrum Center), AMY CRYE (Spectrum Center), WHITNEY S. O'KEEFE (Spectrum Center) |
| Description: The purpose of this workshop is to provide the participants with some tools that will allow them to assess a classroom to evaluate the quality of the program. In particular, we will provide training in the following areas: Classroom Climate Data: Participants will learn how to use a partial interval recording system to collect data on instructions, praise statements, and negative statements delivered by classroom staff and compare these data to classroom expectations. Communication Data: Participants will learn how to use a partial interval recording system to assess the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices and how classroom staff promote communication within the classroom setting. Participants will also learn how to compare these data to classroom expectations. Functional Assessment (FA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Checklist: Participants will learn to assess the quality of an FA and BIP based on the criteria discussed through the workshop. There will be an emphasis on assessing the thoroughness of the FA in determining the function of the behavior as well as ensuring that the BIP is based on the function of the behavior. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Checklist: Participants will learn to assess the quality of IEP goals based on the criteria discussed through the workshop. There will be an emphasis on ensuring that the baseline levels have quantitative values. In addition, there will be a focus on ensuring that the IEP goals are specific and measurable. |
| Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will learn how to use a partial interval recording system to collect data on instructions, praise statements, and negative statements delivered by classroom staff and compare these data to classroom expectations. 2. Participants will learn how to use a partial interval recording system to assess the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices and how classroom staff promote communication within the classroom setting. 3. Participants will learn to assess the quality of an FA and BIP based on the criteria discussed through the workshop. 4. Participants will learn to assess the quality of IEP goals based on the criteria discussed through the workshop. |
| Activities: A didactic lecture will be provided on each of the topics listed. After each section, the participants will have an opportunity to practice the skills discussed. The following practice activities will occur: 1. Participants will practice collecting partial interval recording on staff interactions with students. 2. Participants will practice collecting partial interval recording on staff promoting communication skills with students. 3. Participants will practice assessing the quality of an FA and BIP. 4. Participants will practicing assessing the quality of IEP goals. |
| Audience: Consultants in schools, Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists, and other professionals working in an education setting |
| Content Area: Practice |
| Instruction Level: Basic |