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DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

RP&SE 464
Course Description

Introduction to assessment terms and tools used to assist in the identification and diagnosis of students with disabilities; provide the skills necessary to collect and use assessment data to promote the successful outcomes in core academic instruction for students with disabilities.

Prerequisites

Declared in Elementary Education BSE, Elementary Education and Special Education BSE, Special Education BSE, or Special Education MS

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.95

0.34% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.45% from Historical

A Rate
92%

-1.44% from Historical

Class Size
75

55.33% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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