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Member
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October 16, 2021
Great "food for thought" about testing and looking at the results as well as what we use to assess our clients
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Member
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October 15, 2021
It was applicable to me and the types of assessments that I use in diagnosing language disorders in the education setting.
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Lindsey
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October 12, 2021
It was more descriptive than prescriptive. I will continue to make me eligibility decisions in the same way.
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Member
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October 12, 2021
Some of the research presented was good I was hoping for it to be more functional. The instructor had a lot of great energy though (maybe I shouldn't have taken it after lunch).
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Member
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October 11, 2021
Interesting speaker. It is a topic which is often not considered when choosing a standardized test.
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Nancy
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October 10, 2021
This presenter presented information that I find to hold true in my work as a school based SLP.
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Patricia
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October 8, 2021
Increased my understanding of ways to think about the tests I use.
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Member
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October 8, 2021
Good information for how collective school-based SLPs qualify students
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Orlando
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October 7, 2021
Refresher on testing
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Amber L.
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October 6, 2021
Something I had never thought deeply about. Good info.
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Susan
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September 30, 2021
Most of my work is with diagnostics, so this was very relevant to what I do.
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Denise
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September 28, 2021
well organized and presented - included a topic not often discussed
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Erin
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September 28, 2021
Dr. Katrina Fulcher-Rood's passion for the topic was evident, which made her easy to follow and enjoyable to listen to. She did a great job with presenting her findings along with the research that is out there.
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Wanda
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September 28, 2021
It provided very useful information to help in identifying students needing intervention and determining eligibility.
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Member
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September 27, 2021
Enthusiasm of speaker and methods used and discussed
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Lauren
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September 26, 2021
It was good to listen to this as a podcast on a long car drive! Good information and I feel like I still got a lot out of it by listening (and not watching!)
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Member
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September 26, 2021
Structure
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Member
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September 24, 2021
This presentation was straight forward and informative. I am surprised that 67% of SLPs surveyed feel that their employer determines the criteria/eligibility for services.
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Jennifer
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September 19, 2021
This is one of the best speechpathology.com course I've taken. We need more advanced course surrounding this topic. I loved hearing about the different case scenarios - these are questions I am asking myself every week.
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Jessica
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September 17, 2021
Good reminder that standardized tests need to be supported by informal measures.
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Elizabeth
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September 16, 2021
Interesting take on our practice and standardized assessment use. SLP practice needs to definitely look at the whole child and all environments for better diagnosis.
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Member
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September 16, 2021
Good information regarding EBP and standardized assessment
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Jan
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September 14, 2021
New information about how my colleagues identify students with language impairment and how we should consider sensitivity and specificity of assessment tools.
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Member
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September 13, 2021
Nice flow of information.
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Member
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September 13, 2021
The information regarding selecting tests with evidence of diagnostic accuracy was very informative.
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Member
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September 13, 2021
The fact that it took an EB approach to determine what/how/why SLPs select diagnostic criteria for children in schools.
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Elizabeth
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September 12, 2021
The presenter clearly put together the information in a way that was both informative and easy to understand. Her personal exoerincene with the topic and knowledge base about the topic was exceptional.
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Kelly
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September 9, 2021
I really enjoyed her method of instructing- it made sense and brought to light something that is so important! I’m excited to see more presentations like this, that analyze the data but then also give us some tangible resources to utilize in our practice. I never knew about the TEGI and I am so excited to use it to inform my clinical decision making!
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Andrea
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September 8, 2021
The speaker was very knowledgeable about the topic of assessments.
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Member
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September 7, 2021
Excellent presenter, easy to follow
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Kathryn
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September 4, 2021
As a graduate student I found this diagnostic information very helpful!
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Member
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September 3, 2021
there was a lot of information and definitions which allowed for easy understanding as the presenter continued on about a topic.
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DENISE
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September 2, 2021
I liked the case studies and wish we were able to see the data used for the cases.
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Gianna
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September 2, 2021
I enjoyed how it discussed 5 different cases and also showed charts to help the reader understand.
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Member
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September 2, 2021
This course refreshed my memory on how to compare different standardized assessments.
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Patricia
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September 1, 2021
Information was something I could apply practically to my practice
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Beverly
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August 31, 2021
This presentation was very relevant to school-based SLPs and their ability to accuracy determine a student's eligibility for therapy. It definitely makes you rethink your current practices for eligibility.
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Cathy Ann
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August 22, 2021
This is a topic that is very popular among my colleagues currently.
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Isabel
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August 21, 2021
The course was very focused and presented the information in a logical manner which was easy to follow. I liked the examples which were given. However, I would have liked the course even more if it had provided some suggestions as to how to give and interpret informal assessment tasks as accurately as possible, and practical suggestions on how to combine them with standardized testing to get accurate data.
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Kimberly
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August 20, 2021
I really like this presenter's style. She didn't just read off the slides.
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giuliana
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August 19, 2021
the explanations
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Member
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August 14, 2021
Presenter was passionate and realistic.
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Member
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August 13, 2021
Interesting information
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Member
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August 13, 2021
Not really applicable. I was hoping for a synopsis of what the latest evidence base IS re: standardized testing, but it went more into the realm of presenting a research paper.
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Charis
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August 11, 2021
Easy to follow
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Kathleen
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August 11, 2021
Makes me look at why I make my decisions.
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Member
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August 9, 2021
The case studies were very helpful.
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Member
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August 9, 2021
Loved learning about the TEGI.
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Member
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August 8, 2021
The speaker, Katrina spoke very well and explained thoroughly the information presented.
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Member
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August 8, 2021
Research data and clear definitions of terms
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Anthony
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August 6, 2021
I really enjoyed this topic as a school based SLP as it supports other findings that evaluations should include more than just standardized measures.
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Toni
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August 6, 2021
The presenter did a great job of conveying this information in an exciting and easily understood manner. This will help me to consider how I approach the diagnostic process in the future.
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Angela
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August 4, 2021
The presenter is very good at presenting things in a clear and engaging manner.
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Member
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August 3, 2021
This course gave a new perspective on what I need to be looking for in my future with evaluating my students.
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Eleanor
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August 2, 2021
As an SLP working in a school district, this course was very relevant to my how I approach evaluation and decision making
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Betsy
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July 31, 2021
Great course!
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Nell
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July 31, 2021
So informative and interesting would love to hear more / how we can do better !
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Member
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July 29, 2021
This instructor was very passionate and very knowledgable. I was engaged the entire time.
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Emilie
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July 27, 2021
knowledgeable instructor and explanation of content was excellent
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Member
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July 27, 2021
Interesting course on standardized assessments and how there is still a significant need to still assess their reliability as a standard measure.
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Member
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July 22, 2021
Lots of repetition
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Daniela
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July 21, 2021
the presenter provided clear, concise presentation of information. Her presentation was easy to follow and she appeared to be very knowledgeable on the subject matter.
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Antonia
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July 20, 2021
The instructors style of presentation and few real time examples
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Terese
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July 20, 2021
The course clearly supported the importance of parent interview/concerns in addition to affect in the classroom (teacher reports) in determination, note solely the cutoff scores on a standardized test, which are very important in conjunction with the other information that we obtain as SLP's.
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Rebecca
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July 20, 2021
No comments at this time.
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Member
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July 19, 2021
I believe we need to look at a child as a whole and become more confident in our knowledge of typical versus disordered speech and language. I believe we rely on standardized tests because we are not as comfortable with this as we could be. We are mandated in schools to identify a deficit, show an educational impact, and show a need for specialized instruction. I am lucky to live in a state that specifically states we cannot use a cut-off score so we are free to show a deficit in any way we are professionally able. I know we can use observations, developmental charts, language samples, parent and teacher interviews in conjunction with strategically chosen standardized tests to make better overall eligibility decisions which can then include educational impact and need for specialized instruction.
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Member
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July 18, 2021
interesting information
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Mary
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July 16, 2021
The class highlighted the need to understand the weaknesses of standardized tests.
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Member
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July 16, 2021
This course encouraged me to delve deeper into my selection of standard evaluation tools. I tend to go to the same ones every time. Looking at other factors related to the child should determine test selection. I also need to really look at the examiner manual and look for the factors of specificity and sensitivity. Who wants to be the clinician who allowed a student to "fall through the cracks"?!
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Wendy
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July 13, 2021
The examples were very helpful.
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Cheryl
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July 12, 2021
Terms were clearly defined and specific, functional examples given. Built on knowledge already acquired and filled in gaps re: interpreting standardized test scores.
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Lindsay
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July 8, 2021
The research the presenter completed on language assessment.
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Member
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July 8, 2021
I had the wrong expectations going into this course, thinking it might offer some techniques or tips for assessment. However, it was interesting to learn the research on what other school-based SLPs are doing for their evaluations.
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Emily
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July 6, 2021
It is important to consider evidence based practice in evaluation
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Robin
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July 3, 2021
I was surprised that most research respondents stated that the employment agency determine eligibility in the schools. According to the law, it is a team decision. SLPs recommend (or not) services to the team but the team makes the final determination.
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Carol
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July 3, 2021
Always good to have evidence-based information.
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Member
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July 3, 2021
Well presented information; a good review of what to think about when using standardized assessment for decision making
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Carrie
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July 3, 2021
Great information and wonderful presentation!
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Member
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July 2, 2021
This was listed as an advanced level course. However much of it covered basic information that would be covered in master's level coursework on assessment and/or child language disorders
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Member
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July 1, 2021
These standardized tests are the gold standard for diagnosis, so I appreciated hearing about the test potential shortcomings. How informal measures can help and how we can really look into the confidence intervals to help determine performance on these tests.
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Laura
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July 1, 2021
It was a little difficult to follow the presenter.
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Member
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June 30, 2021
You are a great instructor and presenter!!!
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Crystal
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June 30, 2021
Helped you understand what testing tools other speech therapists were using and how they determine if a child had an impairment or not.
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Amy
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June 30, 2021
It really made me think about decision-making at my school. My colleagues and I are currently updating our eligibility criteria, and this made me rethink a lot of components of diagnosing!
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Susan
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June 23, 2021
It solidified my beliefs regarding the standardization of assessment and therapy in environments that service large case numbers.
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Member
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June 22, 2021
Excellent resource for understanding the value and scope of standardized testing
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Hannah
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June 21, 2021
Great info on childhood language assessment. Thank you!
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Katherine
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June 18, 2021
The presenter shared information about how to locate or develop data relative to a specific standardized assessment's specificity and sensitivity.
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Member
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June 17, 2021
Very well organized and explained. It also reemphasizes the importance of taking all aspects of testing into consideration when determining eligibility, not just the standardized test scores.
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Member
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June 15, 2021
She was easy to follow and understand.
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Karen
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June 10, 2021
Very interesting information!
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Susan
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June 10, 2021
Presenter demonstrated excellent knowledge of important facts about testing students and determining the correct results. She was easily understood and her passion made the presentation very enjoyable! She made information clear and precise. Greatly recommend for all SLPs in various settings.
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Kristy
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June 9, 2021
She spoke clearly, and explained some mathematically difficult issues nicely.
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Member
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June 8, 2021
It did not hold my attention very well.
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Kristen
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June 8, 2021
The detailed scores and variety of formal/informal measures used.
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Rebekah
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June 8, 2021
Relevant information for a school-based SLP
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Kelly
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June 7, 2021
Applies to realistic professional practice. Incorporated real world practice data as well as research data. I learned new information to consider for my own decision making.
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Ashley
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June 7, 2021
This is an excellent PD for SLP's working in the school system.
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Member
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June 7, 2021
I appreciated the review/definition of sensitivity and specificity. While I understand these concepts, it was helpful to have a clear explanation of how to use these measures to determine the validity of a test. I also appreciated the discussion of using a different cut-off score, which I had not considered. While I may not be able to do this within the constraints of my district guidelines, it is interesting and may be helpful when I have a borderline case. I already use confidence intervals, and thought this was a good succinct explanation of why this can help with diagnosis.
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Mary
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June 5, 2021
I have always had concerns about using standardized tests, especially with children with learning disabilities. I know that attention, behavior, bias, child's experience have a huge impact on test results. Also, often when a child is participating in an initial or 3-year reevaluation in a school, they can be over tested in a short period of time and "burn-out". I have personally seen many, many cases of test results which either do not accurately reflect the child's capabilities or do not really add to what we know about the child from a more "Response to Intervention" based assessment. This training addressed these concerns in a scientific way.
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