Seminar Description

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) refined the significant evaluation requirements set forth in the 1997 version of the law. In this module, participants learn the implications of the specific language of the law on clinical practice. Numerous examples of actual evaluations of culturally and linguistically diverse students are provided to ensure an understanding of the application of these requirements and guidelines to actual clinical practice. Particular attention is given to the appropriate use of currently available tests and other assessment materials. Participants receive explicit directions on how to conduct appropriate evaluations based upon federal law and grounded in current research. Passages from actual evaluations provide examples of how to write reports that incorporate the various points discussed.

Seminar Availability

This seminar will be available for your online viewing (or re-viewing) for 45 days after purchase. Upon purchase, this seminar will be available to you online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Time Ordered Agenda

Module Name: I.D.E.A. 2004: Evaluation of Multicultural Children and Adolescents (2 hours)

Introduction and Overview (00:00-04:03)
Disproportionality and IDEA 2004 (04:04-04:19)
Reducing Inaccurate Referrals (04:19-10:22)
The Assessment Process (10:23-31:02)
IDEA 04 and Assessment Bias (31:03-62:46)
Cultural and Linguistic Influences (62:47-80:16)
Effects on Student Performance (80:17-93:21)
Dos and Don’ts (93:22-112:56)
Case Examples (112:57-120:01)
Summary and References (120:02-121:44)

Learning Outcomes

Identify the provisions of IDEA 2004 relating to the disproportionate referral of minority children for special education.

Understand the differences between traditional assessment and current preferred practices consistent with IDEA 2004.

Apply validity and reliability principles to current assessment materials.

Identify the sociolinguistic parameters that may significantly affect a student’s performance.

Identify the “Critical Questions” indicated by current research.

Incorporate federal law and current research into written evaluation reports.

Continuing Education Credit and Certificate of Attendance

All participants that successfully complete this module will receive a certificate of attendance (2 clock hours). Authorization from your individual school district or organization prior to enrollment is recommended.

National CEU is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for .2 CEUs (intermediate level; professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

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