Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study: FCS04 Using & Collecting Data

This 1 hour professional learning opportunity will prepare paraeducators within their district to understand and use data collection effectively for assessment and instruction.  This course covers 1 of the required 28 units of study hours that align with the FCS learning objectives.

Audience: K-12 instructional paraeducator

Program Objectives:

• Review the purpose of data collection and examine various methods to assist in both collecting instructional and behavioral data

• Identify ways to use assessment data when assisting in instructional applications

• Identify methods to assist in recording and maintaining data

• Review various assessment tools according to job assignment (e.g., DIBELS, Smarter Balance)