In this module, Cate reviews the conclusions of the evaluation and works to develop goals that will provide the support that Alex really needs. Read More
Category: Individualized Education Program (IEP)
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) documents the special education and related services necessary to meet the educational needs of a student with a disability. Goals, objectives, present levels of performance, and related services are all included within the IEP.
Dynamic Assessment: Nonword Repetition, Syllable and Sentence Repetition (DDPE Playlist: Module 8)
In this module Cate discusses using dynamic assessment using repetition of nonwords, sentences and syllables (Dollaghan & Campbell, 1998) to help confirm Alex’s diagnosis of developmental apraxia. Read More
Motor Speech, Articulation, and Speech Sound Inventory (DDPE Playlist: Module 7)
In this evaluation Cate continues with the evaluation by performing an assessment of Alex’s speech and articulation through the use of an articulation screener from the PLS-5. Read More
Academic Language in Receptive and Expressive Language (DDPE Playlist: Module 4)
In this video module, Cate introduces the child being evaluated for this case study and begins the evaluation by using a variety of materials available on LEADERSproject.org. Read More
Critical Questions for the Parent Interview Part 2 (DDPE Playlist: Module 3)
In this third video module, Cate continues on with the critical questions that need to be answered during the parent interview.
Critical Questions for the Parent Interview Part 1 (DDPE Playlist: Module 2)
As evaluators, we should look to the parent in these interviews as the expert in their child’s development, over time and in various contexts, to give us critical information leading to a differential diagnosis. In this second module, Cate reviews the critical questions that should be asked of the parent during an evaluation and begins the first part of the interview with Alex’s mother.
Why an Accurate Differential Diagnosis Matters (DDPE Playlist: Module 1)
In this module, Cate introduces the DDPE module series by discussing why it is so important to get an accurate diagnosis. She does so by demonstrating a real-life evaluation step by step.
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Law and Policy: Use of Standardized Scores for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children ages 3-21
NYS- ells-disabilities-standard-scores-december-2014.pdf
This is a special education field advisory that was released in December, 2014. It details the use of standardized scores with culturally and linguistically diverse children. Read More
