Student Orientation for the Phase1-3 Evaluation Process

1. Student
Orientation for the
Phase1-3 Evaluation
Process
Educational Diagnostician
Special Education Program

2. Trademark Outcomes
Each graduate program has selected a
trademark outcome (TO) based on 3 factors:
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Key findings identified by employers
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Critical standards and objectives recognized by
professional organizations
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Valuable results pinpointed through faculty
expertise
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3. Why Have Trademark Outcomes?
The trademark outcome (TO) for each graduate
program represents a decisive skill that sets our
graduates apart from others in the field.
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Performance-ready upon graduate
In-depth knowledge and practical implementation
experience throughout the program
You don’t just learn about it, you practice it until
perfecting it with faculty guidance
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4. TO for Educational
Diagnostician Specialization
Engage in collaborative consultation with stakeholders to
improve outcomes for students/clients in all relevant
settings.
The candidate can:
•ICC10S5 Plan and conduct collaborative conferences
with individuals with exceptional learning needs and their
families
•ICC8S4 Develops or modifies individualized intervention
or assessment strategies using the collaborative
consultation process
•ACC4S2 Design and implement research activities to
examine the effectiveness of instructional practices
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5. What is a Phase?
The graduate curriculum in the College of
Education is divided into 3 interrelated
phases that assess mastery of the TO.
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Phase 1 (P1) is the acquisition of
knowledge.
Phase 2 (P2) is applying the knowledge and
skills you have learned.
Phase 3 (P3) entails designing,
implementing, and evaluating the
information in real life settings.
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6. Three Phase Evaluation Sequence
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Phase 1: Learning new or more in-depth
information about particular competency-based
set of skills.
Phase 2: Skill development to be able to
demonstrate an deep, performance-based
understanding.
Phase 3: Practical application of the skill by
performing it in a real-world setting.
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7. Scope and Sequence
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Scope and sequence chart shows the 3
Phases
Helps you to know if you are taking courses in
appropriate phases
Provides clues about your preparation when
you need remediation
Allows you to know what to expect from course
assignments
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8. Scope and Sequence for Ed Diag
A&Es
A&Es
A&Es
Phase 1:
Communication
EDSP 5307:
Collaborative
consultation
methods
EDSP 5320:
Low Incidence
characteristics
EDSP 5330:
High Incidence
characteristics
Phase 2: Plan and
Implement
Intervention
EDSP 5301:
Educational
Appraisal
EDSP 5303: ABA
in Special
Education
EDSP 5304: High
Incidence
Instructional
Methods
Phase 3: Evaluate and
monitor progress
EDSP 5093:
Internship
EDSP 5094:
Advanced
Internship
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A&Es
A&Es
Assessment
P1 Assessment:
Communication
skills mastery
EDSP 5308:
Authentic
Assessment
EPSY 5389:
Intelligence
Testing
P2 Assessment:
Plan & implement
mastery
P3 Assessment:
Evaluates
intervention results
and monitors
progress

9. Performance-based Assessment
As you are moving through the 3 phases of
coursework, you will be evaluated through 2
methods:
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Apply and Evaluate course assignments (A&Es)
P1, P2, and P3 end of phase assessments
Information about how to complete A&Es is
provided in the course syllabi
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10. Apply and Evaluate Assignments
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Each course has an A&E
A&Es are specific to the content of the course
but assess progress towards mastery of the TO
Progress on individual A&Es provides you and
your professor with opportunities for both
remediation and enrichment
Feedback on A&Es occurs before the course is
completed
Rubrics are used to document your
performance
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11. Phase 1 End of Phase Assessment
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Occurs during the P1 courses
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Reflects mastery of all P1 knowledge and skills
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Allows for opportunities for remediation if
necessary
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12. Example of a P1 End of Phase Assessment
for Educational Diagnostician
Conduct a collaborative consultation meeting in
which quality communication skills are utilized.
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Document the following with video clips and in
writing.
Explanation of baseline through graphing
Explain a variety of methods for use in a behavioral
plan based on baseline data
Exhibit other communication consultation skills for
working with families
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13. P2 End of Phase Assessment
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Occurs during the P2 courses
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Reflects the application of the knowledge and
skills learned in P1
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Requires that you actually do something in a
scaffolded project to demonstrate mastery
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Includes a remediation plan as needed
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14. Example of a P2 Assessment for
Educational Diagnostician
Conduct and submit video clips of an
assessment planning meeting as well as a
written summary of evidence in the following
format:
•a collaborative consultation meeting in an
authentic setting,
•in which the stakeholders review the
assessment plan,
•Review the assessment results, and
•make data-driven instructional decisions for the
student.
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15. P3 End of Phase Assessment
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Incorporates a performance-based
demonstration of what you have learned
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Occurs at the end of the program
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Signals mastery of the Trademark Outcome
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16. Example of a P3 End of Phase Assessment
for Educational Diagnostician
Complete a single subject design procedure to
evaluate the impact of a treatment intervention
developed through the collaborative consultation
process.
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Document the following in writing and with video
clips.
Baseline/graph
Plan based on data
Consultation
Data collection/graph
Consultation
Develop new plan
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17. Rubric-based Evaluation
Rubrics will be
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used to evaluate student progress on both A&E
assignments and end of phase assessments
Included in each course syllabus
available before the assignment or assessment is
due
provided to the student after evaluation
form the basis for remediation or enrichment
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18. Questions?
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Send your questions to
Look for the Frequently Asked Questions page
for more information
Orientations on Lync are available on a
scheduled basis and upon request.
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