SPY 727 - Seminar in Academic Assessment and Intervention

This course provides in-depth training in knowledge and skills for academic assessment and intervention practices. Through a problem-solving framework, students will learn advanced practices in screening and individual assessment methods to inform interventions aimed at improving academic engagement and learning for all students including those of diverse backgrounds. Students will increase their ability to use ethical practices to evaluate the suitability, acceptability, and usability of academic interventions by reviewing relevant research and other data sources. Based on knowledge of cognition, learning, and developmental processes, students will broaden their ability to select, implement, and use data to evaluate evidence-based academic interventions. Emphasis will be placed on developing collaborative skills to be able to work with other school personnel in the assessment and intervention process. Students will gain advanced knowledge in the use of information and assistive technology resources to enhance learning, intervention acceptability, and treatment fidelity.

Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in PsyD in School Psychology program and completion of SPY 620 and SPY 672, or program permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: School Psychology