Presenter: Ashley Arnold, LSSP, NCSP

Assessment of Students with Low Incidence Disabilities: Struggles & Solutions

Assessment of low incidence disabilities is a complex process. A score on any test gives an estimate of performance in a particular area, compared to a reference. Standard scores must be interpreted in the wider context of results from a range of diagnostic information sources. Assessments should not be used as a single source of information for diagnostic or intervention decisions. This presentation will review different assessments that can be utilized in a holistic evaluation. Participants will learn how to use clinical validity data as a qualitative source of information. Participants will review the differences between norm referenced assessments, criterion referenced assessment, and functional assessments for a variety of low incidence populations, including but not limited to deaf/hard of hearing, visual impairments, intellectual disability, and autism. Participants will learn how to make individualized, student specific recommendations and interventions for school-based teams. 

There are two price tiers for this event

1.       Region 10 public local education agencies receive free registration

2.       Out of Region and/or Private/Non-Profit entities pay $75.00

Discounts will be reflected at checkout.

If paying with a P.O., please send a copy of the P.O. to Angelia Rottman at Angelia.Rottman@region10.org.