In this third video module, Cate continues on with the critical questions that need to be answered during the parent interview.
Category: Normative/Standardization Sample
These terms are basically synonyms. Standardization sample is the term more frequently used in statistics and normative sample is more common within psychometrics. The individuals participating in the standardization study (i.e., standardization sample) take the test or measure to be normed during test development. The resulting scores/performances determine what is considered normal or typically developing performance for that test. Most commercially available tests use a standardization sample that reflects the most recent U.S. census information. This means minorities and culturally or linguistically diverse children are present only in small numbers.
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.
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
Appropriate Assessment Procedures- Part 2 (Preschool Disability Evaluations: Module 13)
This module examines different sources of bias that are present in commonly used standardized language tests. Read More
Test Review: CELF-5
The Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF-5) was designed to assess a student’s language and communication skills in a variety of contexts, determine the presence of a language disorder, describe the nature of the language disorder, and plan for intervention or treatment.
Test Review: CELF-4 Spanish
TestReview_CELF 4 Spanish_1.8.14.pdf
The Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Spanish, Fourth Edition [CELF-4, Spanish] is a standardized test designed to assess the presence of a language disorder or delay in Spanish speaking children aged 5-21.
Test Review: CELF-P2 (Spanish)
The Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals- Preschool, Second Edition [CELF-P2] Spanish is designed to assess the presence of a language disorder or delay in Spanish speaking students aged 3;0-6;11.
Test Resource Guide: Volume V- Communication/Language Assessment Tests of Language Proficiency
This resource, originally published in 1997, consists of reviews of standardized tests that are intended to measure language and communication skills. This volume is one in a series of guides for assessment in the New York City Public Schools. Read More
