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Part 2: Conducting Bilingual Evaluations Using Dynamic Assessments: A Case Study (Preschool Child)

In the first part of the Dynamic Assessment (DA) Series, we created a foundational understanding of DA, learned about its benefits of DA, learned the importance of educating your SPED team on DA, and saw it in action with a fast mapping word learning task.

In this second part, we will walk through the initial referral to the written evaluation process of an actual 4 ½ year old bilingual (Spanish/English) child. We will discuss the materials and assessments that were used, focusing on non-standardized and dynamic assessments tasks to determine if the child has a language disorder, difference, loss, an academic/language gap or a combination of all of these.

Agenda

  • Briefly review dynamic assessment (if you want an in depth overview of DA please consider purchasing part 1 of this series)

  • Discuss what to include in an Assessment Plan (AP) when incorporating non-standardized and dynamic assessment methods

  • Review student’s demographic, language background/use, and case history information

  • Review assessment resources/protocols and descriptive information from various non-standardized assessment procedures (e.g., teacher interview/academic skills, receptive/expressive language skills, dynamic assessment tasks, etc.)

  • Discuss eligibility determination

Objectives

At the end of the webinar you will be able to:

  • Learn what to include in an Assessment Plan (AP) when incorporating non-standardized and dynamic assessment methods

  • Gain knowledge on preschool non-standardized and dynamic assessment resources and materials

  • Discuss how to write non-standardized and dynamic assessment tasks in an assessment report

What You’ll Receive

  • Certificate of Completion for an opportunity to earn 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH). [Formerly known as Clinical Maintenance Hours (CMH)]**

    This course fulfills 1 hour of ASHA’s professional development requirement on ASHA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) 2 hour requirement.

  • You’ll get access to a Google Drive Folder with the following Resources:

    • PDF handout of Powerpoint Slides (larger version) & a PDF handout of Powerpoint Slides (notes version) with space to write notes

    • Dynamic Assessment Resource #2 Handout with links/resources discussed and new resources not discussed during PD (Dynamic Assessment Resource #1 Handout is only available with purchase of first part of the DA series)

      You will have 30-days to download the resources included in the webinar.

  • You’ll also get a link to the pre-recorded webinar and have 30-days to access the recording and resources.

  • Example report with all of the non-standardized assessment procedures discussed during webinar

**Bilingual Speech Therapy World, Inc. meets all requirements for PDH hours. You can still use these hours to maintain your Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), but they just won’t be submitted to the CEU registry. Visit ASHA's website to see their statement on acceptance of CMH hours.

Explore The Dynamic Assessment Series

  • Part 1: How to Get Started with Dynamic Assessments: A Practical Approach

    In part one you’ll get an in-depth intro to dynamic assessment (DA) and learn practical ways on how to start implementing DA in your next assessment.

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  • Part 2: Conducting Bilingual Evaluations Using Dynamic Assessments: A Case Study (Preschool Child)

    In part two we’ll walk through the initial referral to the written evaluation process of a preschool child, specifically discussing the dynamic and non-standardized assessment practices used.

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  • Part 3: Conducting Bilingual Evaluations Using Dynamic Assessments: A Case Study (Middle School Child)

    In part three we’ll walk through the initial referral to the written evaluation process of a middle school child specifically discussing the dynamic and non-standardized assessment practices used.

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  • Part 4: How to Use Nonword Repetition Tasks to Reduce Bias in Your Assessments Webinar

    In part four we’ll cover what NWRTs are, their benefits for reducing assessment bias, relevant research, appropriate usage, different types, how to discuss findings in meetings, and practical implementation, including video demonstrations and an example write-up.

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  • Part 5: How to Use Fast- Mapping Word Learning Tasks Instead of Standardized Vocabulary Test To Reduce Bias in Your Assessments

    In part five we’ll cover fast-mapping word learning tasks (FMWLTs), relevant research, different types, the drawbacks of standardized vocabulary measures, their focus on socioeconomic status, and include a practical implementation video.

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  • Part 6: How to Use Narrative Dynamic Assessments to Reduce Bias in Your Assessments

    In part six we’ll cover narrative dynamic assessments, relevant research, different types, their role in reducing bias and preventing mislabeling of language differences as disorders, and include a practical implementation video and an example write-up.

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How to Get Started

Learning a new professional skill takes time, but it also requires that first step on your end. Dynamic Assessment is an incredible tool we should be using for all children, not just our culturally and linguistically diverse children. So, let’s get started!

1. Select a Plan That Works for You


Choose what topics you are interested in learning in the Dynamic Assessment Series. You can purchase the entire series at a discounted price or purchase one or more at a time (see options below).

2. Email me

Reach out to me via email (veronica@bilingualspeechtherapyworld.com).

Let me know whether you're interested in one, a few, or all six webinar replays.

3. Pick Your Payment & Start Learning!

Once I receive your email, I'll get in touch with you promptly to confirm your registration. Some payment options include Venmo, Zelle, and Paypal.

Then, I will send you links/resources of the selected webinar replay(s).

Explore One or More Webinar Replays

Interested in just one or two of the webinar replays?

Gain access to one or more webinar replays along with accompanying resource handouts and bonus materials!

Pricing: $30.00 (Price per webinar replay)

Explore the Dynamic Assessment Series Bundle

Want it all? Purchase the curated 6-part Dynamic Assessment Series Bundle.

Gain access to all six webinar replays along with accompanying resource handouts and bonus materials!

Pricing: $180.00 $150.00 (Save $30 when you purchase the Dynamic Series Bundle/6 webinar replays)

*Student Discount: If you are a current student and would like to purchase one, two, or more pre-recorded webinars, a $10 discount on each webinar may be applicable. Please reach out to me via email and state where you currently go to school.