Please circle the sessions attended:
- Jim Walsh - Keeping It Legal and Ethical in Special Education
- Katharine Muller - What Diags and LSSPs Need to Know About Language Development in ELLS
- Steven Feifer - Neuropsychology of Math
- Marnee Loftin - Best Practice Evaluation for Visual Impairment
- Steven Feifer - Neuropsychology of Behavior
- Marnee Loftin - Evaluation of Students with VI for Other Disabilities
- Gail Cheramie
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Keynote: Keeping it Legal and Ethical in Special Education
Jim Walsh
This session will provide a review of new legislation that will impact special education services in Texas, as well as important court cases that have practical implications.
Disproportionality - Are You Part of the Problem? How Culturally Proficient Are You
Sherry DiMarco
Disproportionality in Special Education is under the microscope at both the state and federal levels. Addressing this issue requires that we look at ourselves and identify our own hidden biases before we can look at our students and identify their needs. This workshop will guide you through a process of self-reflection so you can keep your own biases out of your work with individual students.
Interpreting Test Results: How to Write This in Your Reports
Gail Cheramie
A review of the most recent XBA 2.0 using case studies. Emphasis will be placed on clinical judgment for testing and how to organize and write up results.
The Neuropsychology of Mathematics
Steven Feifer
This workshop will explore how young children learn and acquire basic mathematical skills from a brain-based educational perspective.
The Neuropsychology of Emotional Disturbance
Steven Feifer
This workshop will explore the neural architecture of emotional behavior by examining various brain structures laying the foundation for higher level social skill functioning. Specific biological factors related to the development of social competence and emotional self-regulation will be explored.
Best Practice Evaluation for Visual Impairment
Marnee Loftin
This session will provide a brief overview of visual impairment, including common etiologies and establishing eligibility for Visual Impairment. Emphasis will be on selection of appropriate instruments for emotional/behavioral, cognitive, adaptive behavior, and educational evaluations. Specific information on appropriate accommodations as well as cautionary statements will be discussed.
Evaluating Students with Visual Impairments for other Disabilities
Marnee Loftin
This session will discuss additional eligibility that may occur in students with visual impairments. Specific etiologies that may be associated with other specific eligibility will be discussed. Specific procedures and guidelines for interpretation of results will be presented for Intellectual Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Emotional Disturbance. Emphasis throughout this session will be on a collaborative model of assessment.
14 NASP CPDs available
15 eCampus Credits
NASP and eCampus Continuing Education Credits will be given to sessions attended during the Livestream.
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