Diversity Sensitive Disability Evaluations

Unlock Equitable Disability Evaluations: A Comprehensive Guide

This course builds upon experience developing guidance for the NYS-DOE's culturally and linguistically appropriate disability evaluations framework, now updated with the latest research and practical field recommendations. It's designed for a wide range of professionals dedicated to understanding and supporting diverse learners. Whether you're a Speech and Language Pathologist, Psychologist, Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher, or Administrator, this course offers valuable insights.

Gain a deeper understanding of the crucial distinction between "difference versus disability" and how to foster inclusive educational practices.

Course Modules:

• Part 1: Cultural & Linguistic Considerations for Accurate Evaluations

  • Explore SES (Socioeconomic Status), cultural, and linguistic factors impacting referral processes and disability evaluations.
  • Understand the critical issue of disproportionality in special education.
  • Learn strategies for mitigating psychometric mismatch and updating your MTSS/RtI framework to be more diversity-sensitive.

• Part 2: Unbiased Assessment Tools & Dynamic Approaches

  • Discover a variety of unbiased disability evaluation tools, including the power of long-term and short-term dynamic assessments.
  • Receive further practical tips for enhancing diversity-sensitive MTSS/RtI implementation.

• Part 3: Implementation & Resources

  • Participate in a follow-up discussion to share insights and best practices.
  • Access a wealth of free resources to support immediate implementation in your practice.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is invaluable for:

• Speech and Language Pathologists: Enhance your ability to conduct culturally responsive evaluations.
• Psychologists: Improve your understanding of diverse populations and assessment methodologies.
• Special Education Teachers: Gain insights into interpreting student abilities with cultural sensitivity.
• General Education Teachers: Understand how to recognize differences and make informed referral recommendations.
• Administrators: Develop strategies to advance DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) goals within your departments.

Need to Decide if this Course is Right for You?

Feel free to contact me for a personalized consultation.

Professional Development:

Participants may be eligible for CTLE and/or CEUs – please see instructions at the end of the course for details.