In this course, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to critically analyze the processes in place to identify students with low incidence disabilities. The complexity of learning needs in a least restrictive environment, co-morbidity of different developmental disabilities along with the influences of societal and environmental issues are explored. Students appropriately assess the skills and abilities of K-12 students with severe disabilities in a way that assessment results can be translated into meaningful educational interventions in a least restrictive environment. A field experience component is required.