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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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Member
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June 4, 2021
The presenter was very clear and articulate!
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Malka
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June 3, 2021
Very good
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Member
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June 2, 2021
Wonderful presentation and very informative.
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Katrina
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June 2, 2021
It had good relevant information for school based SLPs.
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Member
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June 1, 2021
It was very specific and reviewed specific data about evaluations.
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Emily
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June 1, 2021
This course gave good reminders as to why standardized testing should be used with caution. Information on the study of what guided diagnostic decisions more (standardized testing vs informal assessment) was really interesting.
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Kathleen
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June 1, 2021
good information
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Member
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June 1, 2021
It was very clear and concise.
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Jeannie
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May 29, 2021
All of the information presented in this course was excellent
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sarah
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May 28, 2021
Excellent sharing of information about who and how we are determining who has a language disorder other than relying on clinical judgement
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Member
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May 28, 2021
The clear layout made it very easy to follow along.
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Armetta
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May 27, 2021
Really great overview of EBP for the evaluation process!
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Erin
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May 26, 2021
Enthusiasm of the presenter about the topic.
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Beth
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May 26, 2021
I enjoyed the examples of congruent and incongruent cases and how the SLPs responded to those cases. I also liked the detailed description of sensitivity/specificity and the importance of cutoff scores.
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Member
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May 26, 2021
Very clear and easy to read
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Elizabeth
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May 25, 2021
It was a good review!
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Katherine
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May 25, 2021
Making the point that it takes multiple sources to create a reliable picture of a childs needs, beyond standardized testing
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Member
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May 25, 2021
Very interesting!
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Member
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May 25, 2021
It explained how evidence based practice decisions in child language assessments helps.
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Member
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May 23, 2021
Could be more reader friendly
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Kathryn
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May 22, 2021
Easy to listen to and follow material
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Member
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May 18, 2021
The presenter did an awesome job of explaining specificity and sensitivity for standardized testing and how SLPs need to be aware of these issues when diagnosing a child as having or not having a language impairment.
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Lauren
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May 18, 2021
Not what I expected - thought this course would be more about various language assessments rather then the background and reasoning of what standardized testing is.
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Member
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May 18, 2021
Helpful and concise information for assessment.
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Colleen
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May 17, 2021
It helped me gain a better understanding of standardized tests and factors related to identifying children with a language disorder.
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Amber
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May 15, 2021
Good information regarding standardized testing enhanced by informal assessment measures.
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Member
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May 14, 2021
concise organized presentation
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nancy
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May 13, 2021
The course demonstrates other perspectives.
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Member
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May 12, 2021
Course was well written, and well presented. It didn't have any big surprising conclusion, so that is good, I suppose.
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Rhonda
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May 11, 2021
Relates to my field with finding assessment information about school age students
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Member
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May 10, 2021
As a SLP working for over 10 years I am glad I took this course to relook at my assessment processes and make sure I am using confidence intervals correctly when interpreting scores. I am also happy to find a new assessment tool to look into with the TEGI.
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Member
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May 10, 2021
Self paced and slides were provided
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Member
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May 8, 2021
Very helpful information. It made me think about how I make diagnostic decisions as a school-based SLP and recognize the importance of evaluating the role standardized tests.
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Bliss
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May 5, 2021
This research was helpful . I will consider the evidence when evaluating my next client.
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Tyler
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May 4, 2021
Makes more sense of the numbers we use every day
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Member
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May 2, 2021
The review of standardized testing terminology and proper use.
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Member
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May 2, 2021
Learned more about the reasons we choose the dx tools we choose and why.
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Member
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May 1, 2021
Well presented - easy to follow and comprehend
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Allison
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May 1, 2021
It was a helpful update for me about wide-ranging practices concerning identification and testing.
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Member
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April 30, 2021
Presenter kept repeating information
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Dekosha
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April 30, 2021
very detailed and information was very applicable to my filed of work.
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George
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April 30, 2021
Solid information and nice depth in analyses
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Kaitlyn
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April 29, 2021
The instructor of this course pointed out evidence based practice that was helpful as a first year SLP in the school system. I appreciated that she added in the research findings of all cases discussed. Her information was very helpful and she was very knowledgeable about her topic.
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Paula
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April 26, 2021
The instructor gave me a new way to look at how I am conducting diagnostics and the information that I need to use to make informed decisions about the language skills of the students I assess
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Ella
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April 26, 2021
The presenter was very clear and met the learning objectives.
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Member
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April 25, 2021
My district uses at least 2 standardized tests, classroom based observations, speech/language observations, and language samples to diagnose a student as SLI. This was a good reminder to look at the standardized tests more closely.
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Member
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April 24, 2021
The class did stress that a speech-language pathologist, should use both, formal standardized testing measures, as well as,informal parent\teacher questionaires, and language samples to determine speech-language treatment eligibility.
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Janet
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April 22, 2021
Thank you! The confidence interval span does make a huge difference in how one interprets the evaluation results.
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Member
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April 22, 2021
The various forms of data collected was quite thorough. This was a relevant topic for me and my district.
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Member
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April 22, 2021
I've been out of grad school for about 9 years now so it was nice to get a refresher on this topic
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Kimberly
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April 20, 2021
I was hoping for more specific examples for a wider variety of ages.
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Christine
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April 17, 2021
The engaging and enthusiastic presenter made this class enjoyable to view!
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