Assessment and Evaluation Flashcards

Under IDEA 2004, which assessment requirement ensures that students with disabilities are evaluated in all areas related to their suspected disability?

Answer: Comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation

IDEA 2004 requires a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation that assesses all areas of suspected disability, not just academic performance or a single measure.

Which Florida ESE document summarizes a student's evaluation results and determines eligibility for special education services?

Answer: Evaluation Summary Report (ESR)

In Florida, the Evaluation Summary Report (ESR) documents all evaluation data and the team's eligibility determination for exceptional student education services.

What is the primary purpose of curriculum-based measurement (CBM) in ESE assessment?

Answer: To monitor student progress over time in the curriculum

CBM is a progress monitoring tool used to track student growth in key academic areas over time, helping teachers adjust instruction based on data.

Florida Rule 6A-6.0331 requires that ESE evaluations be completed within how many calendar days of parental consent?

Answer: 60 days

Florida requires that initial evaluations for ESE eligibility be completed within 60 calendar days of receiving written parental consent.

Which type of assessment compares a student's performance to a normative sample of same-age peers?

Answer: Norm-referenced assessment

Norm-referenced assessments compare an individual student's performance to a standardized sample group, producing scores such as percentile ranks and standard scores.

When conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) for an ESE student, what is the primary goal?

Answer: Identify the function or purpose of the problem behavior

The FBA's primary goal is to identify why a behavior is occurring — its function — so that an effective behavior intervention plan can be designed.