Field 058: Primary Special Education (PK–5)

Alignment of OAE Primary Special Education (PK–5) Assessment Framework with Ohio-specified Standards

This alignment study identifies the national and/or Ohio educational standards that are addressed in whole or in part by each competency of the assessment framework. An indication of alignment does not necessarily imply complete congruence of the content of an OAE test competency with the relevant standard. The information in this document is subject to change if revisions are made to the assessment framework. Any changes will fully supersede the information contained in this document.

Note: In addition to the national Educational Preparation Standards and Ohio Educator Standards included in the alignment study, the assessment framework includes the Ohio Learning Standards-Extended (OLS-E) opens in new window as a resource for providing appropriate scaffolding and differentiation for students with significant learning needs.

Child Development and Individual Learning Differences
Competencies Ohio Educational
Preparation Standards 		Ohio Educator
Standards
CAEP 2018 K-6 Elementary Teacher Preparation Standards NAEYC 2019 Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators CEC Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Special Educators (2020) CEC Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Early Interventionists/ Early Childhood Special Educators (EI/ECSE) B-8 (2020) Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession (2005) Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (Birth to Kindergarten) (2012) Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (Kindergarten through Grade 3) (2012)
0001 Understand child development and factors that influence human development and learning from birth to age ten (grade five). 1a 1a, 1b, 2a Standard 2 Standard 1 Standard 1 Strand: Physical Well-being.
Domain: Social and Emotional Development. Topic: Peer Interactions and Relationships 		Strand: Social and Emotional Development. Topics: Self and Relationships. Strand: Approaches Towards Learning.
Topics: Initiative; Engagement and Persistence
0002 Understand how children construct knowledge and then use this understanding to create opportunities for children to learn about and explore their world. 1a; 1b 1c, 1d Standard 2 Standard 1;
Standard 2		 Standard 1 blank blank
Assessment, Progress Monitoring, and Individual Program Planning
Competencies Ohio Educational
Preparation Standards 		Ohio Educator
Standards
CAEP 2018 K-6 Elementary Teacher Preparation Standards NAEYC 2019 Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators CEC Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Special Educators (2020) CEC Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Early Interventionists/ Early Childhood Special Educators (EI/ECSE) B-8 (2020) Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession (2005) Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (Birth to Kindergarten) (2012) Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (Kindergarten through Grade 3) (2012)
0003 Understand formal and informal assessment instruments and procedures for evaluating strengths and needs of students with disabilities in grades PK–5. 3a, 3b, 3c 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d Standard 2; Standard 3;
Standard 4 		Standard 4 Standard 3 blank blank
0004 Understand policies, principles, and procedures related to referral, eligibility, program planning, and placement of students with disabilities in grades PK–5. 1c, 3d blank Standard 2; Standard 3; Standard 4 Standard 3 Standard 3 blank blank
The Learning Environment and Social-Emotional Learning, Interventions, and Supports
Competencies Ohio Educational
Preparation Standards 		Ohio Educator
Standards
CAEP 2018 K-6 Elementary Teacher Preparation Standards NAEYC 2019 Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators CEC Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Special Educators (2020) CEC Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Early Interventionists/ Early Childhood Special Educators (EI/ECSE) B-8 (2020) Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession (2005) Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (Birth to Kindergarten) (2012) Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (Kindergarten through Grade 3) (2012)
0005 Understand practices for establishing positive and productive learning environments for students with disabilities in grades PK–5. 1b, 3e, 3f, 4a, 4f 1c, 1d, 4a Standard 5; Standard 6 Standard 5;
Standard 6 		Standard 1; Standard 5 Strand: Physical Well-being. Domain: Decision Making. Topic: Safety Practices and Domain: Social and Emotional Development. Topic: Peer Interactions and Relationships. Strand: Social and Emotional Development. Topics: Self and Relationships. Strand: Approaches Towards Learning.
Topics: Initiative; Engagement and Persistence
0006 Understand strategies and methods for teaching and supporting social-emotional competence and developing interpersonal skills for students with disabilities in grades PK–5. 3e, 4a, 4d 1b,1c, 1d, 4b, 4c Standard 5; Standard 6 Standard 6 Standard 1; Standard 5 Domain: Social Emotional Development. Strand: Self. Relationships; Peer Interactions and Relationships; Empathy and Social Awareness. Strand: Social and Emotional Development. Topics: Self and Relationships. Strand: Approaches Towards Learning.
Topics: Initiative; Engagement and Persistence
Specialized Instructional Planning, Design, and Delivery
Competencies Ohio Educational
Preparation Standards 		Ohio Educator
Standards
CAEP 2018 K-6 Elementary Teacher Preparation Standards NAEYC 2019 Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators CEC Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Special Educators (2020) CEC Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Early Interventionists/ Early Childhood Special Educators (EI/ECSE) B-8 (2020) Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession (2005) Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (Birth to Kindergarten) (2012) Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (Kindergarten through Grade 3) (2012)
0007 Understand evidence-based strategies and practices for developing and implementing effective planning and instruction in a variety of settings for students with disabilities in grades PK–5. 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 1d, 4b, 4c, 5b, 5c Standard 2; Standard 3; Standard 5; Standard 6 Standard 3;
Standard 5 		Standard 2; Standard 4 blank blank
0008 Understand evidence-based instructional strategies, methods, and activities for promoting the academic achievement and learning of students with disabilities in grades PK–5. 4c, 4e, 4f, 4g 1d, 4b, 4c, 5b, 5c Standard 2; Standard 3; Standard 5; Standard 6 Standard 5;
Standard 6 		Standard 2; Standard 4 blank blank
Professional Relationships and Responsibilities
Competencies Ohio Educational
Preparation Standards 		Ohio Educator
Standards
CAEP 2018 K-6 Elementary Teacher Preparation Standards NAEYC 2019 Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators CEC Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Special Educators (2020) CEC Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Early Interventionists/ Early Childhood Special Educators (EI/ECSE) B-8 (2020) Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession (2005) Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (Birth to Kindergarten) (2012) Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (Kindergarten through Grade 3) (2012)
0009 Understand ways to develop effective collaboration and communication processes to promote home/school engagement and engage with members of the school and community to promote the educational achievement of students with disabilities in grades PK–5. 5a 2a, 2b, 2c Standard 7 Standard 2; Standard 7 Standard 6 blank blank
0010 Understand the professional responsibilities and legal and ethical issues relevant to teaching students with disabilities in grades PK–5. 5b; 5c 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e Standard 1 Standard 7 Standard 7 blank blank

 

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