UNIT 7 DISCUSSION 1 [u07d1] Unit 7 Discussion 1 Using the Right Tool for the Right Job Resources ? Attributes and Evaluation of Discussion Contributions

UNIT 7 DISCUSSION 1 [u07d1] Unit 7 Discussion 1
Using the Right Tool for the Right Job
Resources
? Attributes and Evaluation of Discussion Contributions .
? Professional Communications and Writing Guide .
In this unit, you read about changes over time in the procedures for evaluating
SLDs. Recently, most states changed their existing rules and regulations to
include a RTI model, which identifies three levels of intervention or teaching to
facilitate learning for all students. Subsequently, it became important to
determine tests or assessments, which would provide monitoring or progress
within each level of instructional intervention. However, this model for teaching
has now been utilized as a method for identifying students as having a learning
disability. You were also introduced to a number of diagnostic measures for
monitoring progress, which included nationally standardized tests, as well as
locally normed standardized measurement procedures called CBM. In addition,
the authors of your Psychological Testing and Assessment text presented
several questions or concerns regarding the use of diagnostic tests when
working with individuals suspected as having a learning disability.
Based on your unit readings, complete the following for this discussion:
? Outline the concerns that may exist with using an RTI model when identifying
students suspected as having a learning disability.
? Identify some of the limitations or concerns that may result from using diagnostic
tests (both nationally standardized and CBM) when working with all students, as
well as students suspected as having a learning disability.
? Identify some of the strengths in using these tests or measurements for progress
monitoring.
? Summarize this information and present a recommendation for the use of the RTI
model, nationally standardized diagnostic tests, locally normed CBM, and
intelligence and academic achievement tests, and their role in monitoring
educational progress and identification of a learning disability.
Be sure to cite specific AERA standards for educational testing and assessment
that have direct bearing on this discussion; in particular, assessments serving
multiple purposes, and informing teaching and learning.