CPS 7520 - Data-Based Decision Making for Academic Interventions in School Psychology

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: CPS 7490, CPS 7510, and CPS 8440 with a minimum grade of “B”; or take CPS 8440 concurrently.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B” is required for this course.

Description
Requirement: A minimum grade of “B” is required for this course.Designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of school psychology students, this course is an introduction to the process of linking psycho-educational assessment results to school-based interventions. It prepares school psychology students for their roles in data-based decision making and the development of cognitive and academic competencies of school-aged children, with particular emphasis on the implementation of research-based interventions. It includes review of federal, state, and local policies governing the delivery of remedial and special education services in the schools and offers practical experience in methods for communicating assessment results and recommendations to educators and parents. L