ALIGNMENT

Objectives

1. Explain why it is important for services and assessments to align.
2. Explain how to align services using appropriately matched assessments.
3. Explain how alignment fits within the overall CASA criteria.
4. Assess to what extent your services align with your identification system.

Learning Tasks

1. Watch Goal 2 Module 2b Video
2. Complete Goal 2 Module 2b Application Activity (recommended)
3. Read Goal 2 Module 2b Additional Resources (recommended)

GOAL 2 MODULE 2B

Watch the following video over aligning identification and services.

Goal 2 Module 2b Application Activity

• Examine your district's identification process and your district's program services and goals.
• Create an alignment chart that shows the assessment(s) used and the corresponding service and placement provided.
  Answer the following questions:
  • How aligned are your assessments and services to specific domains? How aligned are your assessments and services to the various levels of need (acceleration vs an hr a week)?
  • What additional CASA criteria do you need to consider when aligning services in your district?
  • What are your next steps, if needed, for aligning your services to your assessment domains and levels of need?

Download the Goal 2 Module 2b Application Activity

Goal 2 Module 2b Additional Resources

NEXT STEPS

After completing this module, you'll proceed to Module 2c: Sensitivity.