III. Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation

Knowledge

20. Specialized terminology used in the assessment of children who are deaf or hard of hearing

21. Components of an adequate evaluation for eligibility placement and program planning (e.g., interpreters, special tests) decisions for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

22. Legal provisions, regulations and guidelines regarding unbiased diagnostic assessment, and use of instructional assessment measures with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

23. Special policies regarding referral and placement procedures (e.g., Federal Policy Guidance, October 30, 1993) for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Skills

24. Administer appropriate assessment tools utilizing the natural/native/preferred language of the student who is deaf or hard of hearing.

25. Gather and analyze communication samples from students who are deaf or hard of hearing, including nonverbal as well as linguistic acts.

26. Use exceptionality-specific assessment instruments (e.g., SAT-HI, TERA-DHH, FSST) appropriate for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.