The standard error of measure indicates the amount of uncertainty that a sample (such as a normative sample) is truly representative of the general population. In the case of administering standardized tests, it conveys the level of uncertainty that a single test performance observed by the evaluator represents how the child would do if it were administered multiple times. Read More
Tag: Assessment
Bilingual Therapies Symposium July 18-21, 2013 Costa Rica
I am excited to be giving the keynote speech at the 2013 Bilingual Therapies Symposium in Costa Rica, July 18-21. My keynote will focus on how to address ethical concerns in the workplace. Bilingual practitioners find themselves at the forefront of a sea of change in how to provide appropriate services. Bilingual evaluators may be the first to raise ethical concerns in settings that continue to use traditional approaches to disability evaluations and to intervention approaches. I am bringing real situations that have happened to bilingual practicioners to share. I am hoping for an interactive, challenging, and productive discussion. Like the name of this website, we need to be LEADERS to ensure that everyone receives competent services. I am also going to share the videos Miriam Baigorri and I created for parents of children with repaired cleft palates when no speech-language pathologist is available. I am looking forward to this conference–it is one of my favorites.
Understanding Assessment: The Consequences of Bias
Bias occurs when one interprets or judges others based on their own background and experience. This results in viewing other practices, expectations and perceptions as inferior or wrong and can result in many different consequences. Read More
Understanding Assessment: Applying Dynamic Assessment
Dynamic Assessment is a method of assessment which uses a “test-teach-retest” model. The emphasis is on the individual’s ability to acquire the skills/knowledge being tested after being exposed to instruction. Read More
