R-15 The XYZs of Preschool Assessment - The Extended Version

Presenters

Formats and Times

Days 1 and 2: In-Person Trainings: 4.5 hours each (8:30-2:00) and
Day 3: Live Virtual: 4 hours (8:30-12:30), after completion of transdisciplinary preschool assessment and report for case presentation
Plus time needed to complete a preschool assessment and report

Content

This three-day training will focus on the selection and use of appropriate assessment measures designed to assess a preschool child's development including cognition, language, and play for both the initial assessment and the transition to kindergarten. Participants will critically examine the continuum of services and optimum preschool environments. Preschool special education teams will have the opportunity to examine and discuss challenging cases to improve the transdisciplinary assessment process. Case studies will explore considerations when assessing young children with complex profiles. Participants will be required to submit one initial transdisciplinary report after the first two days of the training. They will receive feedback on their reports and be given the opportunity to present their case on the third day of the training.

Intended Audience

Primarily intended for school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists. Additional participants could include early childhood special education teachers who are on an assessment team. The expectation is that entire preschool assessment teams attend together to conduct the required initial assessment.

Audience Size: 30 participants

Participants Will

Become familiar with developmental assessment methods for preschool students.
Understand the laws pertaining to the assessment of preschool students.
Understand supports, accommodations, and modifications to support engagement during preschool assessments.
Participants will conduct an initial preschool assessment and write a transdisciplinary report.

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