Core-Selective Evaluation Process Handbook (C-SEP), Second Edition: Revised and Updated

Core-Selective Evaluation Process (C-SEP) is a pattern of strengths and weaknesses (PSW) approach to SLD identification that involves a comprehensive, targeted, and purposeful evaluation process that integrates multiple sources of data with norm-references test results and professional judgment. C-SEP is an assessment model (collecting and considering multiple sources of data) and not a testing model (C-SEP does not focus on single test scores).

This revised and updated manual is designed to provide an overview of C-SEP and help evaluators understand the process of conducting targeted, comprehensive evaluations. In addition to providing step-by-step directions for the implementation of C-SEP, the manual provides information regarding the alignment with special education law, publisher guidance, evaluators’ professional judgment, and best practices in assessment. Additionally, the manual contains several case illustrations using C-SEP. Finally, several electronic resources are provided to assist evaluators in documenting and implementing C-SEP.