SLP Course Details

Course # 4794
Assessment for Special Education Eligibility

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CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0

Course Abstract

Assessment of speech-language skills for children referred for special education must marry federal requirements with clinical best practice. This course will review federal special education requirements associated with evaluation and identify additional requirements states and local school districts may generate. It will identify best practice regarding selection, administration and analysis of standardized assessments (e.g., review of normative population, use and abuse of subtests, interpretation of test results) . The course will conclude with discussion of use of intervention data and informal assessment strategies (e.g., observations, artifact review, speech and language sampling) to inform eligibility decisions.
This course was recorded on June 27, 2011

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • After this course, participants will be able to identify federal requirements associated with evaluation for special education.
  • After this course, participants will be able to identify possible additions to federal requirements established by the state or the local school district.
  • After this course, participants will be able to identify best practice in administering standardized assessments.
  • fter this course, participants will be able to identify effective informal assessment.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-10 Minutes Review of federal requirements associated with evaluation for special education
10-20 Minutes Roles of states and localities in adding requirements to federal provisions
20-35 Minutes Review of best practice in administering standardized assessments
35-55 Minutes Review of informal assessments
55-60 Minutes Summary and Q & A

Average Rating (66 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on April 25, 2013
I liked the way the speaker spoke with authority and an upbeat, positive attitude. She was easy to listen to and very clear explaining the material.
Review by: Member on March 13, 2013
It was easy to follow. Great examples and explanations.
Review by: Member on December 26, 2012
clear concise guidelines
Review by: Member on December 23, 2012
ABLE TO RELATE INFORMATION TO PRESENT CONDITIONS AT MY OWN WORK ENVIRONMENT. PRESENTER SPOKE CLEARLY -WELL ORGANIZED PRESENTATION
Review by: Member on December 16, 2012
Information was relevant to current work setting
Review by: Member on December 13, 2012
I always struggle with encorporating work samples in my eligibility and assessments, I gained good ideas to use with my next eligibility.
Review by: Member on December 3, 2012
Outline and presentation followed hand in hand.
Review by: Member on October 6, 2012
The speaker was well informed
Review by: Member on October 1, 2012
Good overview.
Review by: Member on August 22, 2012
Very well organized presentation that clearly explained the point of view of the school eligibility team.
Review by: Member on August 16, 2012
This is a great refresher course for our federal requirements.
Review by: Member on August 3, 2012
Clear, concise and descriptive analysis of IDEA.
Review by: Member on June 27, 2012
Use of podcast
Review by: Member on May 21, 2012
Good information, well presented
Review by: Member on May 14, 2012
The information was presented in a systematic way to clarify the process of eligibility.
Review by: Member on May 1, 2012
Clear and concise explanations
Review by: Member on April 27, 2012
specifics regarding the law
Review by: Member on February 24, 2012
The instructor was very knowledgeable about the content and practical examples where provided.
Review by: Member on December 31, 2011
Information on what to do with "standardized" test results that were not obtained in a "standardized" manner. Thank you!
Review by: Member on December 28, 2011
Informative review of school procedures and IDEA laws
Review by: Member on December 21, 2011
Information was organized and pertinent.
Review by: Member on December 14, 2011
The course reminded me how important it is to go into depth when doing an evaluation and gather as much information as possible.
Review by: Member on November 25, 2011
Presenter spoke clearly and her materials were very well written and concise. Good course.
Review by: Member on November 12, 2011
This will be very helpful to me as I am about to work in the school system again. She explanied the laws for special ed. very well.
Review by: Member on November 7, 2011
Good speaker

Course Information

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Course Presenter

lissa power defur

Lissa Power-deFur, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Dr. Power-deFur serves as Professor and Graduate Coordinator in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.  Prior to joining the Longwood faculty, she served at the Virginia Department of Education as speech-language consultant, policy analyst, and special education and student services director.   Longwood currently provides speech-language services, including screenings, assessments and intervention in various local school districts.  She often presents on the provision of speech-language services within the special and general education parameters.  Lissa received her bachelors’, masters’ and doctorate in speech-language pathology at the University of Virginia.  Dr. Power-deFur is an ASHA Fellow.  She is a regular volunteer for ASHA and her state association.  

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Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a CEU Total Access member.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)

Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.

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