SLP Course Details

Course # 5143
Interpreting PLS-5 Test Results

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Disclosure: This course is presented in cooperation with Pearson

CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 3, CE-SPC-13-065; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0

Course Abstract

This course will discuss interpretation of the scores on PLS-5, including the new growth scale values. Changes in content and item developmental placements from PLS-4 to PLS-5 as well as and PLS-4/PLS-5 retests will be discussed.

Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

This course was recorded on October 18, 2011

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam

After this course, participants will be able to describe how growth scale values can be used to track a child’s progress.
After this course, participants will be able to list two reasons why a child’s score may be lower or higher on PLS-5 than PLS-4.
After this course, participants will be able to explain differences in developmental skill levels for select items on PLS-4 versus PLS-5.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction and overview
5-25 Minutes	Interpretation of scores
25-40 Minutes	Score differences in PLS-4/PLS-5 retests
40-55 Minutes	Age level changes for selected developmental skills
55-60 Minutes	Question & Answer Period

Average Rating (46 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments

Review by: Member on April 29, 2013

it addressed the problem of agencies using percent delay with age equivalency. (I never hear anyone speak to this) I work with early start and they did not realize the inappropriateness of using age equivalency to determine percent delay. However, the manual did not permit me to copy the information to share with them further, due to copyright.

Review by: Member on December 29, 2012

I had a difficult time keeping up with the slides and the presenter.

Review by: Member on October 31, 2012

very clear why pls-5 is different from previous version. Really liked learning about Growth Values, new concept for me. Great general review of statistics used in assessment!

Review by: Member on October 30, 2012

very important

Review by: Member on June 18, 2012

It offered advise that is very applicable to my position of determining eligibility for services.

Review by: Member on April 27, 2012

Great information, well presented

Review by: Member on April 22, 2012

Answered questions and addressed areas of confusion.

Review by: Member on March 25, 2012

Great for addressing and explaining differences between the PLS 4 and 5

Review by: Member on January 7, 2012

very specific information

Review by: Member on December 30, 2011

informative

Review by: Member on December 27, 2011

Insignificance of age-level, AC/EC comparison data

Review by: Member on November 29, 2011

Thanks for making it easy on me to see the difference and interpret the results from the PLS4 to the 5.

Review by: Member on November 25, 2011

Good refresher on key terms and clear description of differences between PLS-4 and PLS-5.

Review by: Member on November 21, 2011

Practical information for an assessment tool I use often

Review by: Member on November 18, 2011

Organized. Easy to follow along.

Review by: Member on November 3, 2011

I haven't used a PLS for a long time, so it was a great way to get caught up with the newest version and to see the changes made.

Review by: Member on October 30, 2011

Easy to understand and provided the info i need to successfully administer.

Review by: Member on October 29, 2011

Very applicable, also clear and concise information.

Course Information

This is an audio recording of a Live Webinar.

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Course Presenter

Nancy Castilleja, M.A., CCC-SLP

Nancy Castilleja is Senior Product Manager for Speech and Language products at Pearson Assessment. Prior to this role, Nancy developed many assessments with The Psychological Corporation and Harcourt Assessment, including PLS English and Spanish editions, Boehm-3, and CELF-4 Spanish. Nancy has 8 years of clinical experience working with infants, school-age children, adolescents, and adults in school and community settings. She has presented at many state and national conferences on early childhood assessment and bilingual assessment issues. Nancy is an employee if Pearson Assessment who publishes the PLS-5.

Disclosure: This presenter is employed by Pearson, which sells the PLS-5 assessment tool discussed in this talk. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 3, CE-SPC-13-065; 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.

AG Bell - Listening and Spoken Language Credential

This course is offered for 1 hour(s) of CE Credit from the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language. For an explanation of content areas, please view pdf listing all 9 "domains."

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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