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Diversity in Development and Learning
Is Disability in the Eye of the Rater? Considerations for ADHD Assessment and Implications Beyond Diagnostic Identification




Understanding and respect for diversity in development and learning, and advocacy for social justice, are foundations for all aspects of service delivery. Examples of professional practices include:

Addressing individual differences, strengths, backgrounds, and needs in the design, implementation, and evaluation of all services. Using a problem-solving framework for addressing the needs of English language learners.  Promoting fairness and social justice in school policies and programs


Important Session Information:


NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE PROVIDED VIA ZOOM. ZOOOM LOGIN INFORMATION WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOT O THE TRAINING.

Presenter: Dr. Charles Barrett

Participants will review the literature related to assessing and diagnosing students from different racial and ethnic groups for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for Black students.  Specific emphasis will be placed on how rater characteristics influence diagnostic decisions. 

An interactive workshop with multiple opportunities for active engagement, participants will be encouraged to consider the manner in which data are gathered throughout the assessment process and informs next steps for children and adolescents.  Implications for school-based psychological practice and influencing practice and policy decisions in local school divisions related to serving CLD students and families will be discussed. 

Learner Objectives:

(1) Participants will discuss best practice recommendations for the comprehensive assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 

(2) Participants will discuss how rater characteristics such as race, acculturation, and SES influence diagnostic decisions. 

(3) Through the lens of social justice, participants will discuss the implications for equitable school-based psychological practice and policy

This session is free to all Region 10 LEA member districts and charters.
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Session ID:
2636834
Credits Available:
(1.5) CPE
Seats Available:
264
Fee:
$50.00
Contact Person:
Angelia Rottman
Instructor(s):
Keya Saleh
Region 10 Contractor
Date Time Location
1/20/2021 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Special Populations Zoom
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Region 10 Education Service Center
 
Second Location
400 E. Spring Valley Rd.
 
904 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081-5101
 
Richardson, TX 75081
 
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